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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • April 8, 2024
Port Charlotte roofing firm owner pleads guilty to tax evasion

A Sarasota woman has pleaded guilty to attempting to avoid paying federal income tax on more than $1 million in earnings from her Charlotte County roofing business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2023
New general manager appointed for The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota has a named industry veteran Mark Sherwin general manager.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 16, 2024
SRQ to add nonstop flight to New Hampshire

Allegiant Air will add a new destination to SRQ's roster of destination states.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2023
Fort Myers builder names SWFL division president

Fort Myers-based Christopher Alan Homes has promoted Mike Meeks from senior vice president of construction to executive vice president and Southwest Florida division president.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 11, 2023
Founder steps aside to make way for a new leader at North Port pharmacy

Jay Mandra has assumed the role of president at Guardian Pharmacy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 26, 2023
$2.7 billion credit union hiring for two new branches, call center

Achieva Credit Union’s Collier County branches are set to open early next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 23, 2023
Prominent Sarasota manufacturer acquires $13 million company

Helios Technologies expects the deal to close within the second quarter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • September 23, 2024
Tampa and Michigan marketing firms merge, rebrand

The merger occurred in 2023 and the rebrand marks the final transition

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2020
Brokerage, with 40 locations, appoints new CEO

Budge Huskey previously led the Coldwell Banker brand as president and CEO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 13, 2025
Moving company moves into new Manatee space

Sunshine Movers 30,000-square-foot warehouse on University Parkway meets "very specific operational needs."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 1, 2024
The Learning Experience day care chain expands in Pasco

The Learning Experience is opening two new schools in the county at an average cost of more than $3 million each.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2026
Clearwater Beach retail center listed for $25 million

The nearly full Pelican Walk on Mandalay Avenue has been put up for sale current owner made upgrades.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2006
Corporate Report

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  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 4, 2015
Fair winds

The return of corporate travel is creating opportunities for Offshore Sailing School as it offers team building and leadership training in a vacation setting.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
High-tech Hotelier

Tampa-based eSuites Hotels plans high-tech amenities and upscale touches for a new chain of hotelsfor executive business travelers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
The Host

Paul Catoe moved from the executive offices at a Tampa television station to the award-winning post running the convention and visitors association in Tampa Bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Corporate Report

American Land Lease backssale to Green Courte Partners,Horizon Bay enters life-caremarket with three communitiesBrown & Brown subcompanybuys assets of Portland firmIntertape Polymer to cut jobs,revise contracts, services, fees,Encore Bank hires Rasmussento lead Collier operationsHSN adds publishing execto board of directorsNicholas Financial opensColumbus, Ohio branchSun Hydraulics Corp. issuingfourth-quarter dividendDiverse Web site launched forNCircle'S shows

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Sizzling Insights (Sara/Mana edition)

A founder of Outback Steakhouse speaks to University of Tampa business students. It's 'no rules, just right' for the chain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
Hotel Sales Headed Up

Hotel industry economic indicators point toward a rebound in the beleaguered markets from Naples to Tampa. That bodes well for hotel acquisition opportunities and new development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Tax Revolt

Some Florida lawyers are staging a modern day tea party, seeking refunds of millions of dollars in occupational license taxes assessed against attorneys.

  • Entrepreneurs
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