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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 15, 2021
Amid pandemic, business consultant starts new business that taps into desire for virtual connection

Ellie Finehout's concept? Help organizations host at-home cocktail crafting experiences.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • April 28, 2021
Economic development official talks about what works— and what doesn’t

While lamenting some deals that got away, one of the region’s elder statesmen of economic development, Mike Meidel, reflects on his decades in the game — and where the state and region can improve.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2014
Minnesota's Cortec Corp.opening plant in Sarasota

A company led by Boris Miksic, president and CEO of St. Paul, Minn.-based specialty chemical company Cortec Corp., purchased a 33,335-square-foot manufacturing facility in Parkland Centre for $1.4 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2022
Industry insiders: A not-so-sunny outlook for Florida's property insurance market

A foursome of insurance insiders agree the industry is chaos. Consensus on other issues, from who to blame — lawyers or insurance companies or both — to how to solve it, aren’t as apparent.

  • Insurance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2010
Gamla-Cedron buys bulk units in Promenade at Tampa Palms

Gamla-Cedron Group, an Israeli real estate investment firm, continues to buy up condo portfolios in Greater Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2010
Top Deals: Apartments Sold

The latest Gulf Coast real estate deals, updated daily with new transactions.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2020
Construction, following $13 million in financing, begins on townhome project

Whitney Townhomes’ construction start by Scherer Development in Largo follows $13.6 million in financing

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 3, 2022
Auto parts store in small rural town sells for $3 million

Just-built O'Reilly Auto Parts store with 15 year lease sells to Florida investor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 21, 2022
Zillow layoffs grow in Tampa

As the online real estate giant closes Zillow Offers programs, local job cuts more than double.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 14, 2025
Downtown Sarasota properties sell for $13 million

The connected buildings at Five Points were sold by investor Chris Brown to entrepreneur Eric Baird.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 22, 2026
Manatee moving company adds commercial division

Spirit Movers has introduced white-glove service for businesses requiring moving and logistics support.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2023
New principal attorney named at local law firm

Matthew Staggs got his start at Blalock Walters P.A. as a summer law clerk just six years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2010
TGM buys Bermuda Island Apartments

Investment firm TGM Associates LP purchased the 360-unit Bermuda Island Apartments for $29.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2011
Gulf Coast state rep seeks to curb bureaucracy

The business license and registration process in Florida, long a hotbed of entrepreneurial loathing, could be on the verge of an overhaul.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2013
Politician rounds into form before the storm

Gallows humor, with a nod to Dr. Seuss, was in style at a recent Florida House Banking and Insurance Subcommittee meeting.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
Cost of doing business remains concern

usiness owners have gained confidence about the economy and their companies.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2012
HSN names new CIO

Karen Etzkorn will oversee changes in the company's information technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2017
Hospital chosen for global clinical trial

Blake Medical Center was chosen for a beating heart, mitral valve repair trial.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2015
Manners mean a lot

A new survey highlights a part of running a business that's a key driver of first impressions, yet is often overlooked.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 18, 2024
Demolition of Sarasota restaurant makes way for new development

A restaurant demolition is underway near The Landings Shopping Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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