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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 29, 2024
Sarasota-based physical therapy franchise surpasses 600 locations

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers celebrates a milestone after rapid growth this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 22, 2025
Towering 250-foot Ferris wheel could come to downtown Tampa

Tampa City Council will soon consider plans to build a 250-foot observation Ferris wheel near the cruise ship terminals in downtown's Channel District.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 23, 2025
Bealls implements AI into retail company's planning process

The Bradenton-headquartered retailer has deployed a platform called Profitmind companywide that CEO Matt Beall says is "like adding rocket fuel to the way we make decisions."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2025
Pasco AI software firm to invest $4.6M in expansion, add 60 employees

VantagePoint AI will expand its presence in Wesley Chapel. The expansion also comes with some $300,000 in Pasco-approved incentives.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amy L. Concilio |
  • March 13, 2026
Understanding Your TRIM Notice: Deadlines, Values and Your Rights

Each August, the county property appraiser mails homeowners their TRIM notice. “TRIM” stands for Truth in Millage, and the notice lists your property’s assessed value, any exemptions applied or removed, and the proposed tax rates used to calculate your property taxes for the coming year. Because this document directly affects how much you will pay, understanding it is critical—yet many homeowners overlook the TRIM notice and misunderstand its purpose.

  • Williams Parker
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 13, 2026
Heart valve replacement device makes Florida debut at Clearwater hospital

The just-approved safety device is used when replacement heart valves are implanted to help with blood flow and reduce complications.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 18, 2025
Unlicensed contractor imprisoned in Sarasota hurricane scam

A judge handed down prison time for a Hillsborough County man who prosecutors say stole thousands of dollars from Hurricane Ian victims in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 8, 2024
Feds arrest Lee County resident, indict another for COVID fraud

Two Lehigh Acres men are facing decades in prison in unrelated cases that involve allegations of defrauding the Small Business Administration.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Latt Maxcy acquires Palmer CrossingsSarasota Restaurant Equipment buys warehouseRingling College of Art plans for growthNew York company buys Jamaica Bay PlazaCharlotte Countybuys 212 acres of preserveFP&L invests in future substationsExeter Property Group buys Verizon warehousePegasus Imaging renovating M.L.K. officePrologis buys building, develops Prologis Park Madison

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Origin Capital buys 14 Lee County homesSellstate Professional Realtyowners buy North Cape CentreSchool Board of Lee Countybuys 19-acre Buckingham ChaseBCBE renovatingVillage on Venetian BayColorado REIT UDR buys Vintage LoftsNiagara Falls, N.Y. firmbuys Fowler Pilot Bank branchBZ Properties buys, renovating Clearwater retail strip centerSovereign Investment buys Ruth's Chris buildingMosaic Fertilizer buys270 acres from G&D FarmsFDOT buys SR-64 land,for roadway expansionSovereign Investment Co.buys Ruth's Chris building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

SMH buys space in Heritage Medical Plaza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Repeat Performance

Steven G. Burton's work four years ago for President George W. Bush has earned him another job during the 2004 general election.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 19, 2025
Dallas auto auction firm buys 835 acres in Charlotte County for $13.3M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Nordstrom Rack is coming to Estero, a prominent Lakeland CRE firm changes its name, and work starts on a Sarasota boutique condo community.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2022
Transactions: July 26 to Aug. 1

Student housing deal for nearly $80 million paces this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Tort Reform

Associated Industries of Florida proposes a number of changes that would benefit business and restrict lawyers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
All for Fun (Tampa edition)

There were no bind 'em, whip 'em girls at this year's Law Follies. But the former Hillsborough County attorney and administrator made for a few jokes.

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 8, 2010
Government Digest: April 9 - April 15

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 15, 2013
A Better Vista

A Venezuelan-born couple is cornering the Hispanic media market in Southwest Florida. They started modestly.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 21, 2011
Government Digest: July 22

A summary of governmental action from around the Gulf Coast, including: Charter board rejects voter approval measure, U.S. House targets EPA water quality standards and Sarasota bonds down, Florida's rating is up

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 27, 2011
Government Digest: May 27

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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