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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 15, 2023
Sarasota physical therapy franchise business reaches 500-location milestone

Fyzical started the year with 31 new clinics and 48 franchise deals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2021
PGA Tour event to be held in area in February

The move from Mexico to Lakewood Ranch comes amid logistical challenges related to the pandemic.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 20, 2020
Ocean Properties buys out Zota Beach Resort partner

Rockwood Capital had provided funding for two dozen hotels beginning in 2007

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2019
Marketing firm expands its team with social media manager

New executive will develop and execute social media content for firm's multifaceted clients.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2021
Splish splash

The realignment will help the organization rebuild following the pandemic.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota hotel to get refreshed with new management

Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality makes its debut into the Florida market with management of The Sarasota Modern.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2024
Applications open for Business Observer's Top Contractors issue

The deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
Business Observer invites contractors to submit for special issue

The Business Observer will review submissions from companies for inclusion in its 2020 Top Contractors issue.

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  • October 17, 2019
The 2019 40 Under 40 winners show off their singing skills

Southwest Florida's top 40 entrepreneurs share their favorite Top 40 hits.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
HealthPlanOne opens call center

Insurance brokerage opens Tampa office, looks to hire service representatives.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2012
County grants IT firm $200K

Datum Corp. can collect incentives for 50 new hires over five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2014
Hertz social media lauded

The car-rental giant won two awards for its social media efforts from publisher Travel + Leisure.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2015
Tech firm wins uncommon ethics award

A foundation dedicated to ethics in business awarded CRS Technology Consultants its annual award.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
Staying home

Homeowners who refinance usually do so with a new lender. Two Naples entrepreneurs hope to change that.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 17, 2022
The sky's the limit for downtown St. Pete's new crown jewel

At 515 feet and 46 stories, 400 Central will not only be tall — really tall — but it'll also set a new standard for design and amenities.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 29, 2010
Ocular Opportunity

One of the Gulf Coast's largest eye-care practices seeks more growth — without relinquishing its obsessively tight grip on its vaunted customer service approach. It's a delicate balance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Firm that finds others work finds going good

With unemployment high statewide, Karen Rehn, who runs a staffing and job placement business, is an odd candidate to report sales growth of 200% over the past 18 months.

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  • April 10, 2020
City commits nearly $7M to Fighting Chance Fund

Fund is expected to provide critical support to about 1,000 businesses in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2017
Developer buys 268-acre site for $7M

Site is in fast-growing northeast Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • July 26, 2024
Tampa apartment complex obtains nearly $80M refinancing loan

Bellwether Enterprise, a national commercial mortgage banking company, handled a $78.6 million refinancing loan on the Mav, a mid-rise apartment complex in Tampa owned by Daniel Corp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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