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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 3, 2026
Sarasota-based truck driving program expands nationally

FleetForce Truck Driver Training is growing its footprint on college campuses and partnering with private employers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 4, 2026
Sanibel, Captiva environmental group starts construction on housing village

SCCF is building housing on Sanibel with a focus on resilience after a previous structure was destroyed during Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2026
Bee Ridge office building, adjacent parcel sell for $3.6M

An LLC associated with a law firm purchased the property and plans to use it as an office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 12, 2026
Tampa low-income apartments sell for $30M, $24M in renovations planned

A New York firm has bought the Silver Oaks Apartments just off of Hillsborough Avenue and will make major improvements and add programing for residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2006
Killer Tomatoes

The Fresh Market sees Florida ripe for the taking. Publix and Whole Foods: Beware.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 28, 2025
Upscale Sarasota vacation rental company expands to Clearwater

The frenzied hurricane season didn't dent the enthusiasm — or wallet — that high-end vacation rental development firm Vunique Vacations has for the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Out of the, Mainstream into Success

Brothers Michael and Steven Peel started Gulfstream Homes in Naples with a small loan from a wealthy relative in 1998. Today, their company builds homes in some of the most exclusive communities in Southwest Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 25, 2009
Shedding light on renewal

Community Affairs Secretary Tom Pelham sets the record straight on the Community Renewal Act after opponents and editorial boards misrepresent the law's key provisions.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2017
Outside the Lines

Outsourcing veteran Chad Nuss claims to have seen the future of sales training. He's since built a company to deliver that vision.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 25, 2015
A fresh approach

Detwiler's Farm Market brings old-school charm to modern-day food shopping. Is it enough to outdo the grocery king?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Key Club unveils $500 million projectStarr joins Siesta Plaza, plans redevelopmentKent Technologies Lighting and Signaling closes on storage siteLee County buys Fiddlestick propertyNortheastern investment group buys land for Pollo TropicaSanta Ana investors buy Colonial Bank buildingHeritage Golf Group buys TPC Tampa BayLindell Properties kicks off Wilderness CommonsChuck's Natural Food owner buys Brandon center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Ahead of The Curve

The Bonita Bay Group plans to replicate its successful business model throughout Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Fruits of First Citrus stock saleConference center to replace Sarasota Quay Van Wezel disputes settled Lee Island coasts largely unknown Media /public workshop not well attended Bill McCollum running for Senate

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
22-23 Record Book (Sarasota/Manatee)

------ Building Permits -------The following commercial building permits totaling more than $10,000, were filed Sept. 1-5 in Manatee and Sarasota counties and the cities of Bradenton and Sarasota.CITY OF BRADENTONSouthTrust Bank NA, 3813 Manatee A

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Thomas Ranch owner buys Venice lotInvestor George Perreault buys Pen West buildingsPalmetto Bay investor buys Phoenix Professional CenterFlorida Gulf Bank develops Coconut Point branchPulte home-builders buys land for Ave MariaPrudential Insurance buys two Naples shopping centersWishnatzki Farms buys 100-acre Plant City farmNovare Group, intowngroup kick off Element constructionOdessa developer planning Suncoast Meadows center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 20, 2018
Alex Sink turned a statewide election defeat into a new career: startup sage

One of her newest roles includes mentoring young tech entrepreneurs.

  • Finance
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 3, 2024
Boar's Head faces more lawsuits over listeria-recalled meat

The deli meat company headquartered in Sarasota is being sued for personal injury, wrongful death and other causes after selling meat contaminated with listeria.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

First Tampa Development buys landCapital Realty Investors buys building in Hidden River ParkDirected Capital Resources' company buys four Taco BelInvestors pushing to annex Pine Island parcelsCroci North America buys land for future expansionDevelopers buy Bonita Beach property for Bellezza ShoppesRetailer Marco Destin buys St. Armands storeDevelopers buy S.R. 70 land for Lion's Gate DevelopmentBenderson Development revisiting Park of CommerceGold Coast Eagle Distributing completes purchase

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Naples' Hovland Real Estate planning Seville SquareBenderson Development sells 133 acresTwo Investment groups buy Southwest Florida parcelsChicago real estate firm buys Centro YborFirst Industrial Realty Trust plans Bright House centerLake Worth investor buys Carrollwood OaksSarasota developer buys Sarasota Grand landCity buys land for police stationFP&L buys Palmetto land for electrical substation

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Lower taxes, higher density, less government!

One influential legislator predicts a steep fall in state revenue as the slump in Florida's housing markets continues. An increase in density will help revenue and affordable housing.

  • Entrepreneurs
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