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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2025
Feds allege phony contractor scammed elderly Naples woman of $1.2M after storm

The woman continued to give the man money for repairs even after the house was sold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 24, 2026
Florida commercial real estate veteran dies at 71

Randy Mercer was known for making deals, community work and a love of music.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 18, 2023
Houston company pays $36.5 million for two Hillsborough apartment complexes

34 acres sold in Estero, a development plan changes in Sarasota and crepes coming to St. Pete top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2004
Ranch Arena Almost Iced

Salvador Diaz-Verson Jr. and two of his companies claim Bank of America improperly backed out of financing a land purchase for the Lakewood Ranch arena.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 1, 2009
Ruling the Regulators

Merger and acquisition law expert Nat Doliner is taking a national position to help direct the future of financial regulation.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 19, 2015
Better net

Banks make money on the difference between what they earn on loans and what they pay depositors. That measure is rising at most Gulf Coast banks.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 14, 2023
Sarasota EDC working with 70 companies that want to move here

As recession worries continue to percolate, the Sarasota area shines brighter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Coffee Talk (9/26/03)

This week's items: Republic Bank buyout: still no changeRBC in and Provident jobs out Naples Chamber president says location has been one of its keys Two airport controversies underway at Albert Whitte

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 7, 2022
Crowning achievement: Royal Pets levels up as it takes on big rivals

With a new flagship store in a prime location in Tampa, the pet market, hotel and veterinary clinic isn’t flying under the radar anymore.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2007
'We're onto something Big'

EpicTide is at the forefront of a national push to protect patient medical records from thieves. Health care fraud cost an estimated $80 billion to $120 billion annually.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 11, 2022
Bradenton-based startup looks to add a primary building material

Disruptive-minded startup tackles construction industry supply, cost and environmental challenges with something new: bamboo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 22, 2022
Tampa CEO says insurance industry on verge of highest price hikes in decades

Trevor Baldwins says Tampa-based insurance firm BRP Group is up for the challenge.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2007
A New Drawing Board

An ambitious condo project erases high-priced units for less expensive, smaller ones. Will buyers respond?

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  • March 30, 2007
Nice on the Ice

NHL hockey coach learned to supervise with positives and yelling moments that were few and strategic.

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  • March 12, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sarasota-based Central European Distribution Corp. boasts stellar five-year returnsArgus Foundation points out the school board "will be required to shift money" Class action lawsuit being fought in Lee County over school

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  • January 7, 2022
Prominent developers announce luxury Sarasota waterfront project

The 18-story luxury development will be situated on the Boulevard of the Arts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 18, 2021
Architects: region will bounce back strong

Many in the industry are confident in a solid pipeline of projects.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 15, 2023
Sarasota County EDC names new leader

Erin Silk has been with the organization since 2019, most recently serving as COO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 5, 2023
Selby Gardens names new COO

Crystal Bailey has been with the organization since January.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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