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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 24, 2021
ReliaQuest moving nearly 600 jobs — up to 200 of them new — to new Water Street corporate HQ

Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest will move into 120,000 square feet at the the Thousand & One building early next year

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 12, 2022
CBS News asks federal judge to unseal Hertz court papers

CBS News says information in sealed documents on vehicles reported stolen violate public's right to know

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2020
Restaurant chain to serve cocktails for first time

First Watch's new cocktail menu includes five signature cocktails and two classic cocktails.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2020
Foundation names two new members of leadership team

The new positions have been funded by the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust and an anonymous donor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2016
Centauri move highlights space shortage

While Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.'s plan to develop a new three-story headquarters in Lakewood Ranch later this year highlights the company's rapid growth, it also underscores the dearth of Class A office space throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 21, 2014
Mixed signals

The threat of higher taxes, labor shortages and rising land costs could slow the homebuilding recovery in Southwest Florida, says one leading expert.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 27, 2015
Commercial vision

The Hertz global headquarters under construction in Estero is bringing lots of attention to surrounding properties that are ready for new development.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 14, 2024
L.L. Bean, 10 new mall stores coming to Sarasota's UTC in 2025

New stores and other developments are taking shape at University Town Center, according to Benderson Development and mall management.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 23, 2025
With its New England debut, First Watch is now in 30 states

The Manatee County-based daytime dining company opened its first restaurant in Massachusetts this week.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 13, 2024
Pasco brewery takes over, reinvents Big Storm Brewing space

Editor's note: This week's News & Notes column is shorter than normal due to Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 12, 2024
2 Lakewood Ranch golf courses renovated in multimillion-dollar project

Among the updates are the addition of a fourth golf course to Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2023
Digital Media Solutions faces delisting as NY law firm launches investigation

The Clearwater company is being investigated by a class action law firm for violating state law while dealing with issues that could lead to it losing its place on the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • 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 |
  • January 16, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Next Nine Golf & Grill owners buy North Port propertySchroeder-Manatee Ranch buys 2,900 acres, announces WindsorRingling School of Art plans new student life buildingBrenda, Milt May buy Anna Maria Island Beach Resort

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 13, 2009
The Italian Niche

A group of German investors plans to grow an Italian restaurant franchise called Vapiano to as many as 10 Florida locations. Already popular in Europe, Vapiano occupies a niche between fast food and upscale dining.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • April 7, 2017
Open Door

A niche manufacturer expects a 40% increase in sales this year. It's even paying overtime again.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 18, 2010
Dare to Dream

Scott Miller has successfully blended a corporate life with an entrepreneurial one. He's found there's a lot more similarities than differences between the pair.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Expanding bond fraud

A federal grand jury probes the $1.5 million New Mexicofinancing fee of CDR Financial Products Inc., which also donated $100,000 to Gov. Bill Richardson's political action committees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sarasota-Manatee edition)

This week's items: Sysco Food Services to expand warehouse The Weiner Cos. buys land for Tire Kingdom Inovart buys two buildings, sells current officeSandcastles of Sarasota acquires Collingwood and more...

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 13, 2020
Transition plan: Insurance firm tackles two big moves at once

As it prepares to move to new headquarters and sees its leader depart, Clearwater, Florida-based Heritage Insurance Holdings faces a critical juncture.

  • Insurance
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