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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 8, 2025
St. Pete-Clearwater airport breaks passenger records amid expansion

With one month left to go in 2025, PIE has already broken its all-time annual passenger record and is planning several expansion projects to accommodate growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 28, 2023
Homebuilder’s in-house strategy provides edge against competitors

What started as an offshoot of Naples-based Diamond Custom Homes has turned into an entity that’s forged its own identity.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jesse Biter, founder, PropLogix, Sarasota

Jesse Biter, with a keen eye for spotting trends, has applied his tech-focused entrepreneurial skillset in commercial real estate, software and the auto industry.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for dog bar on 'paws' as challenges stack up

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Bllind Faith

AmSouth loaned $3.2 million mostly on the word of a convicted felon masquerading as clergy. Should the bank have seen a problem sooner?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Argus to host Bush basher George SorosMorton, Currin to receive lifetime achievement honors from ArgusSupreme Court to consider government takingsPlaza Veri deal: Stalled or dead?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Conquering Foreign Lands

Bob Williams, of Vengroff, Williams & Associates, pushes the Sarasota collections and receivables company into the European market. Next up is Central and Latin America.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 6, 2011
Driving Revenue

Millennium Luxury Coaches continues to grow revenue every year, despite the Great Recession. The company's success is based on keeping debt low and anticipating changes in the industry.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 13, 2020
Ticket to ride: Theme park details thinking behind restart

In reopening after being sidelined by the pandemic, Busch Gardens Tampa executives learned some key lessons: Go slow, set expectations and provide clear directions.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2020
FCCI Insurance CEO, after arrest, takes leave of absence

Craig Johnson faces charges of battery on a police officer, among other allegations.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 12, 2022
Bradenton officials consider lucrative offers for City Hall

Bradenton City Council will decide in coming weeks whether to sell its waterfront building.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 2, 2016
Niche dweller

Don Paight, who led Fort Myers' redevelopment efforts for the past three decades, has joined commercial real estate brokerage firm CRE Consultants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 17, 2023
Pioneering cigar company progresses on Ybor hotel conversion project

The family behind J.C. Newman Cigar Co. in Tampa has its eyes on a unique boutique hotel project — now that's it gotten past the bats.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
Foundation CEO is determined to make long-term systemic change

Teri Hansen grew up with the passion to help others instilled in her. It shows in her work.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2007
GULF COAST ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

Aggregate population growth in Collier and Lee is expected to outpace Hillsborough-Pinellas.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 3, 2023
Sarasota performing arts theater moves forward with $8M project

The Players Centre for Performing Arts established a subsidiary to lead the capital campaign, which is scheduled to commence in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 17, 2023
Niche SWFL real estate firm sold five months after founder’s death

Jeff Darragh founded Worthington Realty in 1989.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Mike Carter Q&A

Mike Carter discusses Old Main Street, interest rates and the Mangrove Grill.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

Tampa's legal calendar is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Clearwater Bar president rebukes governor Sarasota lawyer named to advisory councilAttorneys join office of Bavol Bush Graziano & Rice Attorney general announces plans for mentoring program and more...

  • Law
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