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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 29, 2017
Hungry for Expansion

Buoyed by the success of its delivery service, Fitlife Foods aims to bring healthy prepared foods to most of Florida in 2018.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 22, 2016
Corporate report

Boat club opens new location; Community makes top 50 list; Port Manatee fuels up contracts; New hires at economic agency; Document firm heads south

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 25, 2015
Back on top

Kevin Daves' fortunes fell hard during the recession, but today he has a new project and a new outlook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2014
Corporate report

Premier awards uniform agreement to Superior Uniform's Fashion Seal; WilsonHCG receives recruitment award for Best Candidate Experience; General Dynamics Ordnance, Tactical granted new Hydra rocket contract and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2024
Top 10 Business Observer stories of the first half of 2024

While some news is of closings and layoffs, people and companies in the region are also busy buying land, expanding and taking risks.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • January 31, 2025
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch expansion, including plans for up to 5,000 homes

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 10, 2024
Miami real estate agency acquires pair of Sarasota-Manatee firms

A firm headquartered in Miami has entered the Sarasota market with the acquisition of two local agencies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 7, 2024
USF hires former undercover cop, NBA referee to combat operational stress

Former mob buster and NBA referee Bob Delaney is joining the University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education to lead seminars about operational stress.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 13, 2024
Boar’s Head closes Virginia plant, discontinues liverwurst

The Sarasota company is also setting up a Boar’s Head Food Safety Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Corporate medics

Tom Sweet has grown Tampa-based TechHealth by focusing on a niche: getting care more quickly and efficiently to people injured on the job.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 17, 2010
Following Footsteps

A five-term Republican congressman with deep historical roots will give up his seat to become Florida's next agriculture commissioner.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 20, 2016
Spirited games

Two former Wilson Sporting Goods executives brought more than 800 competitors and national television coverage to Naples for the first US Open Pickleball Championships.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 15, 2023
Sarasota County EDC names new leader

Erin Silk has been with the organization since 2019, most recently serving as COO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 24, 2023
Beverage bottling giant names new Sarasota territory manager

Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur will oversee operations in Manatee, Sarasota and parts of Charlotte counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 25, 2023
Celebrity chef and partners open Tampa modern American eatery

"Top Chef" Fabio Viviani and friends open Amendment XXI in WestShore Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2023
SRQ sets record for busiest month with over 500K passengers

The airport has seen more than 4 million passengers in the past 12 months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI lands in Sarasota

The REI Co-op is expected to bring 50 new jobs to the area with its coming University Town Center location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Tampa lighting company shuffles leadership team

John DiNardi has been named president of Volt Lighting, while founder Alan Brynjolfsson will serve as CEO and executive strategy adviser.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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