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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota County projects $8M stadium funding shortfall by 2030

County officials will analyze funding options using the Tourist Development Tax to address future repair and replacement costs for Ed Smith Stadium and CoolToday Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2023
Tampa CRE boutique firm says time was right to sell itself

After years of discussions, Dallas-based SRS Real Estate Partners has bought the boutique Tampa-based commercial real estate firm Meridian Retail Group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 14, 2025
Luxury tower tops half-billion dollars in sales

In the week's top commercial real estate news, owners invest $2 million Sarasota County gym, a Dallas investor buys St. Pete properties, and a mover moves into new space in Manatee.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 4, 2025
As neighbors keep fighting, Captiva’s South Seas plans grand reopening

In the week's top commercial real estate news, affordable housing units are coming to North Port, Tampa issues RFPs to redevelop a portion of its downtown, and a replica of the Oval office can be yours.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2007
Corporate Report

Gerdau Ameristeel plans Chaparral Steel purchaseProgress Energy Florida seeking renewable sourcesDenCor sells to Great Expressions Dental CentersDiamondhead Casino expanding casino landGeneral Dynamics Ordnance receives $44 million order Beall's stores president moving to head Beall's OutletsObee's Franchise Systems predicts $662,000 in earningsPeople's shareholders back merger with Superior BankSudbrook named CEO for Partners

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Corporate Report

Former Wild Oats CEO Maysto lead Source Interlink Cos.CPC of America picks BC Techto make new medical devicesOrthopedic Development Corp.files suit against ex-distributorMIVA reaches content dealwith AccuWeather.comBrown & Brown Inc.increases dividendConcession club rated ninthin Golfweek's top 100 listSarasota CVB picks Rocca forGerman, Scandinavian outreachWalter Industries board toissue new quarterly dividendFifth Third picks Call to headS. Florida bank operationsIllum Productions to provide animation for "9 to 5" showL-3 to provide flight recording systems for AirbusBritish gas grill maker movesU.S. division to Sarasota

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 9, 2009
Schoolhouse ROCKED

When the Legislature shifted school construction dollars to cover operating expenses it rocked a school construction industry already on its heels, and may now add to districts' borrowing costs if they can sell bonds at all.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 26, 2019
Finish line nears for dog racing businesses

The owners of the Sunshine State’s greyhound tracks face difficult business decisions in the wake of last year’s passage of Florida Amendment 13, which bans dog racing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2019
St. Pete rocks the headquarters relocation business

The sun shines bright on St. Petersburg in the race to win headquarters relocations. Says one official: ‘We are just getting started.’

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 22, 2019
Course correction: Region looks to finally move forward on traffic solutions

The Tampa Bay, Florida, transportation situation could not get much worse. But a new source of tax-driven funds, between $13 billion and $16 billion, depending on population growth, will help shape a new transportation model for the region for generations

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Coffee Talk

Gaining and losing muscle in the Russell: Coast Financial Holdings, the battered parent company of Bradenton-based Coast Bank, has suffered yet another setback: Being booted off the prestigious family of Russell Indexes, one of the leading stock market tracking funds.Chamber recognizes pro-business legislators: A diverse combination of old standards and rookie state legislators from the Gulf Coast were given high grades, and praise, by the Florida Chamber of Commerce when it comes to voting and pushing through bills in the best interests of business. Coffee businesses roast a good deal: Sarasota-based coffee entrepreneur Michael Duranko's main goal since he opened his first Local Coffee & Tea shop on Siesta Key in February has been to combine his ambitious growth plans with a keep-it-local mantra.Bay City Plywood re-brands: Tampa-based home improvement chain Bay City Plywood is modifying its name to add "Cabinets" to become Bay City Plywood & Cabinets.Hovnanian: Fort Myers is the worst housing market: What once was one of the best housing markets has turned into the worst.Colliers Arnold growing, makes moves: Clearwater-based real estate brokerage Colliers Arnold has hired 70 new people in the past year and is planning a move to bigger office digs.WCI Communities stock drops below $20: The stock of WCI Communities dropped 18% in the week ending June 26, generating endless speculation on message boards and blogs.Existing-

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 1, 2021
Movin' on up: Entrepreneur embraces aggressive brand expansion, diversification

Leaving behind a promising career in law enforcement, Spero Georgedakis got into the moving and storage business. Nearly three decades later, he believes expansion into other industries, including real estate, will move his company forward.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 28, 2022
Wellness company looks to shine after overcoming Hurricane Ian

While signs of Hurricane Ian remain in and around Cape Coral, a large, community-focused wellness business seeks to get back to its routines — including a delivering a stream of new products.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Gulf Coast Week

Funding delays projects: A projected decline in gas taxes is forcing the Department of Transportation to scale back its five-year roadwork program across the state.Fewer overseas visitors: Fewer tourists from Europe and Canada have visited Pinellas County this year than last, despite a favorable dollar exchange for international guests that has boosted business in shopping and entertainment meccas such as New York and Las Vegas.Chamber program ahead: The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Sarasota Tomorrow program, a five-year campaign designed to improve the area's sluggish business climate, is off to a better start than even its optimistic organizers originally thought.Airport commerce park: The agency that operates Southwest Florida International Airport plans to lease land to a Denver developer to build a commercial park on airport property.Drought forces limits: The South Florida Water Management District has imposed irrigation limits on businesses and residents throughout the region, including Lee and Collier counties.

  • Finance
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Gallagher Grandstands Again

Florida Chief Financial Officer Tom Gallagher officially began his campaign for governor last week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Fancy a Loan?

From a global view, lending has never been tighter. Says one top economist: "Banks are turning away borrowers left and right."

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 14 - Jan. 20

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • December 3, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Mar. 18

Regional business news at a glance.

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