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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 26, 2014
Strong belief

MGA Insurance goes into 2015 with a new corporate owner, among other changes. It has big expectations for growth.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 2, 2024
Selby Gardens raises $40M for next phase of redevelopment

The capital campaign for the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 20, 2023
Owners seek approval for historic South Seas resort redevelopment plan

The owners South Seas on Captiva Island plan two new hotels at the famed tourist destination and have begun the long process of winning government approval.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 18, 2024
One-stop shop complex for planning, development breaks ground

Sarasota County held a groundbreaking for a new facility to house planning and development services under one roof.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 28, 2025
Pennsylvania bank to acquire Sarasota financial firm

The parent company of Mid Penn Bank is acquiring Cumberland Advisors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 30, 2025
Virginia builder to make Tampa Bay debut with 500 new homes

Reston, Virginia-based Stanley Martin Homes already has five new neighborhoods in development, two in Hillsborough County and three in Pasco County.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 9, 2026
Pinellas airport, with record passenger count, to build four-story garage

Last year saw a record 2.8 million passengers pass through St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, prompting county officials to approve spending on additional parking spaces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Investment Group Plans Office DevelopmentBucks County cycles replaces Indian MotorcycleGroup buys land for new Centex developmentSalem Communications purchases 10 acresSan Marco II, IMAX center IN legal battle

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2008
Power Hitter

Michael Morizio did customized software development for various clients before carving a niche with Major League Baseball.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 1, 2014
Laser Focus

With more than 30 years' experience with retail giants such as Nike, Calvin Klein and Warner Brothers, Bruce Fabel knows what it takes to build and expand. He's laying the groundwork at Ideal Image.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 10, 2014
New frontier

Fort Myers attorney Luis Insignares is one of a few attorneys in the vanguard of family law for same-sex couples in Florida. His current case could create a significant business opportunity.

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  • By Katelyn Ferral |
  • January 18, 2024
Entrepreneur seizes opportunities to expand $2.6M flooring business

Andrea Couture has big plans for a unique flooring and concrete company she acquired three years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 8, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 8, 2023
Original owner returns, plans to open new Sarasota brewery, restaurant

With lessons of growing the first go-around of his business too fast fresh on his mind, Sarasota chef and craft beer entrepreneur seeks to do things differently in act two.

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  • July 6, 2007
More Space on the Way

Despite the real estate slowdown, retail space continues to expand, giving tenants more leverage on rents. The national chains want in.

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  • October 13, 2006
Meet the Bold Prediction Maker

A business consultant built a reputation on economic forecasts tied to demographic trends. He says his predictions are usually right, though timing may vary.

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  • October 26, 2007
Back to the City

More Tampa Bay residents are looking to cities for places to live, play and work and the real estate industry is churning to serve them.

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  • October 12, 2012
Discovery Daze

The handling of all electronic data in Florida courts — from tweets to emails to blogs — is now subject to new rules. Attorneys aren't the only ones with a sizable stake in the changes.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 23, 2017
Quality, Quickly

One of the region's fastest-growing restaurant chains invests heavily in research and testing ideas and concepts. The strategy is working.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 15, 2019
Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Thanks to a $30 million investment by TouchPoint Medical, a subsidiary of Concordville, Pa.-based TouchPoint Inc., Pasco County, Florida, will receive an influx of 116 good-paying jobs and a division of a multinational company.

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