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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2015
A new EDC to make its debut

Economic development organizations that seek to recruit and retain businesses — incentives in tow — are as plentiful as beaches in Florida.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 15, 2023
USF launches 'Name, Image, Likeness' program for athletes

As AI and digital mimicry get better, the University of South Florida offers a course on likeness protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2011
Bank faces tough times, but won't quit

The survival fight will wage on at Sarasota-based Bank of Commerce, recognized by regulators as one of the more troubled Gulf Coast-based community banks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2021
Manufacturer moving corporate headquarters to area, bringing 200 jobs

Illinois-based Signode Industrial Group will move into the Hidden River Corporate Park in Tampa

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 8, 2019
Heights Union building breaks ground at 45% leased

With a lease for 50,000 square feet, co-work giant WeWork has pushed commitments in the Heights Union office building to 45% just as the project has broken ground.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2018
Dr. Violin

A busy Southwest Florida doctor finds solace in a high-pressure musical side gig.

  • Strategies
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • December 27, 2013
Closer to Normal

Deal-making is picking up at Gries Investment Fund as company leaders become more confident and seek capital to grow.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2016
Tampa doctor buys downtown Sarasota Hyatt

Equity fund Blackstone Group had owned the hotel since May 2007.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 29, 2024
Family behind The Villages buys Boca Grande estate for $21M

The sale is part of a surge in high-dollar deals in the region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 11, 2026
$12M outpatient center to be built near SMH-Venice campus

The endoscopy and digestive health center will handle routine procedures and house the gastroenterology team from Sarasota Memorial Hospital First Physicians Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 11, 2022
Chef brings acclaimed Chinese restaurant concept home to Tampa

Lauded by Bon Appetit magazine and Guy Fieri, Hales Blackbrick, created by Richard Hales, is set to open Nov. 15.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2013
Venice's Douglas Jeep dealership buys former Darby South Isuzu parcel

Venice's Douglas Jeep Chrysler Dodge Ram purchased the former Darby South Isuzu dealership property for $800,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2022
IT provider announces new president

Tony Dahlin has been with Current Technologies since 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2018
Software company creates new executive position

Software, ConnectWise, Brad Schow, Arnie Bellini, consulting, business, growth

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2019
Area specialty food company partners with Martha Stewart

Innovative Gourmet is offering the baskets through a partnership with Marquee Brands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2018
Hospital vice president makes leap to top post

Florida Hospital North Pinellas in Tarpon Springs, Florida, has named Jason Dunkel its new president and CEO.

  • Transactions
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2017
Retail stalwart

Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS was founded in 1983 on Sanibel Island and has since become one of the largest and most recognized corporate entities in Southwest Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2017
Company completes $12M radio station deal

Naples-based Beasley Broadcast Group completed the deal with Entercom Communications Corp.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2014
College try: Students design beach bar brand

Project was a 48-hour competition at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2015
Catholic Charities Family Resource Center moving to former social security office building

Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. purchased a 10,240-square-foot office building for $1.2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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