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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2015
Conference center back in play

When Sarasota developers Charles Githler and Andy Dorr attempted to build a $100 million conference center downtown six years ago, the project stumbled.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2015
Yea for Entrepreneurs

The Young Entrepreneurs Academy, with eight locations in Florida and more than 100 nationwide in 37 states, will make its debut on the Gulf Coast later this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2015
First Watch serves up substantial move

East Manatee County-based breakfast-brunch-lunch chain First Watch was in business more than 20 years before it opened its first franchise location.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 17, 2024
Lakewood Ranch fertility company posts 2023 results, stock trading soars

Although it lost millions of dollars, Lakewood Ranch company INVO Bioscience grew 267% in 2023 compared with the previous year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 19, 2024
Naples health care tech CEO invests $1M in firm — despite $20M in losses

HealthLynked Corp. CEO has an "unwavering belief in the company's mission."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 6, 2023
Bloomin' Brands shakes up board

Outback Steakhouse owner puts new board focus on technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 15, 2025
Fort Myers flood insurance costs to drop by 20%

The city’s FEMA rating has improved to a Class 6, which means residents will see big discounts starting in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 10, 2025
Yoder’s to open coffee, mini pie shop in Sarasota

The Bahia Vista restaurant is planning on opening its new coffee and dessert business in phases.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 22, 2025
FCCI Insurance expands excess and surplus coverage

A Sarasota-headquartered insurance company with $3.3 billion in assets is offering excess and surplus coverage to all of its regions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 14, 2025
Tampa health tech firm to lay off nearly 100 employees, blames Trump administration

GroundGame.Health, which made the Inc. 5000 list the past two years, says changes in Washington forced its clients to cut spending.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 9, 2025
Naples construction firm readies for $44M PGD airport expansion

DeAngelis Diamond is preparing to break ground on the expansion for Punta Gorda Airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2025
Former AstraZeneca exec takes over as CEO of $660M Fort Myers lab firm

CEO transition began in January, and the company closed an acquisition earlier this month.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2024
Tampa insurance CEO signs deal to remain in post until at least 2029

HCI Group Inc. Chairman and CEO Paresh Patel has signed an agreement to remain with the insurance, IT and real estate firm for at least another five years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2024
$72M SWFL gourmet food company to change name, raise $3.25M

Innovative Food Holdings, which will now be Harvest Group Holdings, also seeks to be listed on the Nasdaq.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 19, 2025
Sarasota Paradise to become professional soccer team

The United Soccer League awarded a League One franchise to Sarasota Paradise, taking effect for the 2026 season.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 11, 2024
Lifetime TV movie 'Roommate Regret' filmed in St. Pete makes its debut

A made-for-TV movie filmed almost entirely in downtown St. Petersburg is scheduled to make its debut Thursday night on the Lifetime Movie Network.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 7, 2024
Parisian-themed cafe chain from Texas eyes Tampa Bay

Plans of Sweet Paris are the second announcement of a French-style cafe chain in a month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 26, 2024
Area electric utility companies track outages during Hurricane Helene

Follow the Business Observer for updates on power outages and restoration efforts following Hurricane Helene.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2025
As Foot Locker's sale to Dick's closes, no mention of future HQ in St. Pete

The retailer's move is still on, says the company's new landlord, despite no official comment from Foot Locker or its new owner Dick's Sporting Goods.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 25, 2025
Nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, coming to TPA

Pending government approval, budget airline Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop, seasonal flights from Tampa International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica, in February.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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