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  • By Williams Parker Attorneys at Law, Sarasota, Florida |
  • April 3, 2020
Addressing Business Concerns Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Addressing Business Concerns Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2019
In Memoriam: John Watts, 1951-2019

The Tampa Bay, Florida, banking sector lost a towering figure, in more ways than one, April 18 when John Watts, executive vice president of commercial banking for Cadence Bank’s Florida division, died unexpectedly at age 67.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2022
Ellenton man sentenced for $20 million bank fraud; father to be sentenced next month for same crime

As their business faced financial ruin, father and son defrauded bank out of millions by fabricating records and statements

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2018
Sarasota Memorial board votes to buy former newspaper office $11.83 million

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's board votes Oct. 15 to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2018
Area executive, a Wall Street rock star, dies at 73

Lakewood Ranch-based Roper Technologies CEO Brian Jellison died Nov. 2.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2019
Entrepreneur pays $10 million fine, closes federal case

Attorneys say Eric Baird is ‘pleased that these matters have come to a complete conclusion.’

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 21, 2017
Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2017
IN MEMORIAM | Truly Nolen 1928-2017

Truly Nolen grew his pest control business into $114.7 million global operation.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 15, 2017
Charge It Up

First National Bank of Pasco is going gangbusters on a growth strategy that includes some unlikely banking concepts. Think coolness. And electric cars.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2017
At the gate

Data threats are exacerbated when a company has communication breakdowns. A new report aims to restore balance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2017
Problem Solvers

A noted organization known for after-school programs has added a new dimension — and it could help businesses overcome a major obstacle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2017
Firm faces $1.1M fine for hazmat shipping violations

Sarasota company faced an $8,000 civil penalty in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 26, 2018
Retro Rebirth

JMC Communities will spend $130 million to revive a storied inn, turning it into the showpiece of a new luxury residential development. Will the end result satisfy historic preservationists who fought the project?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 27, 2014
Take the Initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar — a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 7, 2014
Floridians will be safe; it's an election year

When the U.S. Congress and Barack Obama adopted the Unaffordable Care Act, they did something almost unheard of. They broke the long-standing government axiom that governments always operate in the margins.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Have metal

In fast-growth mode, Fusion Welding is ready to take on some serious work. But a lack of skilled labor continues to limit its expansion.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 13, 2014
Protectors at the Gate

High-tech data security breaches are no longer a problem reserved for big businesses. Small and mid-size firms are also vulnerable. That creates a growth opportunity for one area firm.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 20, 2014
Residential Rebound

Community banks on the Gulf Coast have been actively lending to homebuyers over the past year as the residential real estate market improves.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2013
Marina at Edison Ford

Royal Palm Marina purchase and conversion into Marina at Edison Ford

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • December 27, 2013
Brewing, suds, success

Workers in Oregon are building Ulele's microbrewery, while Tampa craftsmen create tabletops from what was once a 150-year-old barn. Then there's the 'Dirty Richard.'

  • Strategies
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