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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2024
Sarasota restaurant space on the market for $2.2 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Chilean manufacturer buys land to build a $25 million plant in Lee County, a bank branch sells in Tampa, and a developer lists the Sarasota shopping center it opened last year.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2025
GE to invest $5M in Clearwater plant, create 75 jobs

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Naples shopping center begins to fill out, a South Tampa affordable housing community opens, and a Palmetto retail center is sold.

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 19, 2025
Tampa land to be developed into warehouse, distribution center

A South Carolina developer purchased the 8-acre parcel, which is currently occupied, for $2.72 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2021
Legendary football coach: process beats outcomes

Bobby Bowden was known for his dadgum, folksy style — and winning lots of football games. One of his players revered Bowden even more for his down-to-earth leadership teachings.

  • Leadership
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 6, 2026
Melting Pot celebrates milestone with brand makeover, merchandising

Tampa-based fondue chain Melting Pot is balancing a tight line: It aims to grow a new customer base while keeping the company’s more traditional diners satisfied.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: CAPCO updateVenom ERMovini up?FrontrunnersMeet Judge BarberAgainst type

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Behind The Donaldis dumpster diveLove thy neighborThe Right PriceIn search of noiseVenom ER

  • News
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 24, 2024
AI captures history as virtual biographer in new venture

One Manatee County entrepreneur finds the solution to help people capture life stories without costly ghost writers: AI.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 26, 2017
First look

Want to find and retain top talent? Look for one factor above all else, says a top HR executive: true grit.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2024
Dennis Akers, 37

40 Under 40 winner Dennis Akers is co-founder of The Candle Pour.

  • Class of 2024
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 19, 2022
Airport lands $72 million project to address passenger traffic surge

Expansion couldn't come at a better time for Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
Dock Duel

A pair of marina owners are trying to reshape the boat docking industry along the Gulf Coast, using competing business plans.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 14, 2022
Tampa Bay landmark wins prestigious development honor

The new St. Pete Pier triumphed in the Urban Open Space category at the 2022 Urban Land Institute America’s Awards for Excellence.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2022
Florida welcomes most high-earning households in US

The competition of net gain of tax filers compared to other states wasn't even close.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Insurance tops agenda

Florida Governor-elect Charlie Crist jumped tracks en route to fulfilling his pledge to make his "anti-murder" bill the first order of business. Now, he is focusing on an issue with broad economic implications: Insurance.The insurance jam threatens the health of the Gulf Coast's construction industry - one of the primary engines in our economic vitality.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Bank goes for focus over quick expansion

First Federal Bank of Florida recently passed up two opportunities to get bigger when it declined invitations to bid on struggling local banks.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 28, 2013
Start it up

Rance Crain is a legendary figure in the world of independently owned business publications — hence the standing ovation he received during a meeting of his industry peers in June.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Movie entrepreneur sings local college's praises

The word, known locally for a few years, is now out in Hollywood: The filmmaking studio lab at Sarasota-based Ringling College of Art and Design is a top-notch destination for aspiring filmmakers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2022
Naples-based brokerage sales volume breaks $10.7 billion

The company reported gains in markets across Florida and North Carolina.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2020
Large area software firm recruits new top HR executive

Tony Dinkins has more than 30 years of human resources leadership experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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