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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2024
As Tampa Bay Rays eye 2025 move, ballpark deal in jeopardy

The Tampa Bay Rays will play home games at the Yankees training facility in 2025, but with the deal for a new ballpark in limbo, there is a chance it may never play in St. Petersburg again.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pinnacle, MGM Construction plan rackaminiums for Compass RoseLaw firm buys in Park CentralR&D Cos. starts first phase of Via VenetoWater's Edge developer starts apartmentsCharlotte Development Co. looks to sell North Port centerInvestors acquire Golden Coral buildingCitrus Square work to begin in late 2007Investor buys Northeast PlazaBarfield Bay Properties buys Palma CeiaSembler wins business awardAmerican Financial acquires Wachovia's Hyde Park branch

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2004
Got It Covered

Sarasota Memorial Hospital started the Varsity Health Charter Plan to cover small businesses that cannot afford commercial health insurance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2004
No Crime Here (Tampa edition)

A prosecutor clears two professional guardians while chiding an auditor who brought their conduct to his attention.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 10, 2019
Retailer — in stealth mode — launches new product line

Even big companies can shift quickly to new market opportunities. An example comes from $2.1 billion retailer Chico's FAS— with a team that broke a few rules along the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 12, 2023
Clay Hollis, 34

A lobbyist learned long ago that government is about finding balance.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2013
Reluctant warrior

Mike Evanoff didn't seek a fight with Sarasota County when he readied a new bar and restaurant. But he didn't back down from one, either.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2015
Other peoples' money

Sarasota County is five years and a little more than $5 million into a project to use county funds to recruit and retain businesses. Has it worked?

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 20, 2022
First home in new affordable housing project in Tampa completed

The city program awarded lots to developers who agreed to build affordable housing for local residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 7, 2022
Sarasota doctor gets 3.5 years in prison for taking bribes to prescribe opioids

A federal judge sentenced the 59-year-old doctor for taking sham “speaking fees” in exchange for prescribing drug containing fentanyl.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Winning the Case

Civil rights attorney John Relman, who won a $17.7 million verdict against Denny's, offers tips on the Fair Housing Act complaint.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 2, 2011
The Proper Fit

Chico's FAS buys a little-known catalogue company called Boston Proper. Executives say the acquisition will boost earnings.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 8, 2021
Hertz aims to overcome lawsuit, Elon Musk tweet

After announcing several new initiatives meant to relaunch post bankruptcy, The Hertz Corp. gets hit with blowback on dual fronts.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Bookkeeper charged in elaborate $800K embezzlement scheme

Arrest follows lengthy investigation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2019
National manufacturers highlight industry anxiety

Optimism among manufacturers nationally could be waning.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2018
Lights, camera, action

Can Florida revitalize its film production industry? Should it?

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2016
Twist and shout

The 'just do it' phase trips up many would-be business owners. An aspiring restaurateur got over her fears, and is now onto the next course: Make it last.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2014
Protection patrol

A former elected official knows from personal experience the havoc state government can drop on small businesses. He's out to even things up.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2016
Jail sale

A developer with experience in offices shifts his focus to apartments. Will the project break free?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 22, 2016
Sea of opportunity

The idea for her company started during a scuba diving trip. Now Autumn Blum, with financial support far from the water, aims for a big splash.

  • Strategies
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