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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 28, 2023
Sarasota developer advances with 16-story luxury condo, hotel tower

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
The Ultimate Tourist Trap

Visitors to Seminole Hard Rock spend more than $1 million daily at the two Indian casinos. Do gamblers realize they're not on American land ... that they have no legal rights? Jack Gordon wants to change that.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2008
Patient Money

In this real estate downturn, developers need two things: patience and money. The Kuttemperoor familyhas both and they're out to prove it with engineered precision.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 7, 2010
Doc out of the Box

Thirty years after opening his first Doctor's Walk-In Clinic, Dr. Stephen Dickey foresees greater demand for urgent care services in years to come. Obamacare coverage will undoubtedly bring more patients through the doors.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2011
Top Tomato

The state's largest tomato producer is confident the agriculture business in Florida is profitable, even as it faces greater government regulation and rising costs. Lipman's newly installed CEO, Kent Shoemaker, is planning some acquisitions.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 26, 2024
Headhunting firms project a surge in promotions and new business

Companies in industries from financial services to supply chain and technology to engineering are in need of executives and leaders across Tampa Bay. That means search firms are busy.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 16, 2023
$300M Fort Myers revitalization project wins more federal funding

Some of the funds will go toward rising construction costs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2022
Housing affordability, resiliency take center stage at conference

The Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council event drew leaders from across the region, including Pasco and Manatee counties.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2023
Higher interest rates will slow residential developers looking for land

But demand for land to build multifamily in downtown Sarasota and other locations will remain healthy, says Ian Black Real Estate.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Longboat chamber changes name to include St. ArmandsVengroff, Williams joins with California companyVenice food service consultant expands to West Indies

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 25, 2011
Development Deals

Collier County may be at the forefront of new residential development projects as inventory dwindles and demand increases.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2012
Move Forward

A growing health care firm with solid systems already in place still shook up how it does things behind the scenes.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2021
Barron Collier Cos. unveils new website

Barron Collier Cos.' rebranding aims to tie together the Naples company’s rich legacy with dynamic plans for future expansion

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 29, 2021
Local hospital to spend half-billion on upgrades

Tampa General Hospital has launched a $550 million facilities plan, the largest in its history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 23, 2021
In the bag: Luxury handbag manufacturer to be featured in new TV series

After a streaming service reached out to feature a few of BSwanky's purses in a new TV series, the company took it a step further to do some good for the community.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Entrepreneur opens new clothing boutique amid pandemic

Darci Jacob opened Darci, a new Sarasota women’s clothing boutique, in October.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic forecast: Pandemic leads insurance execs to target new clients differently

Keith Mercier and Patrick Wright, West Florida president and executive vice president, Cbiz Insurance Services

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2021
Master-planned community nominated for global sustainability award

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

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  • February 27, 2020
New York Yankees CEO dishes about hiring, work ethic

The Yankees have held spring training in Tampa since 1996.

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