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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 14, 2026
Sarasota Memorial opens Sleep Disorder Center

Overnight sleep studies are conducted seven nights a week at the Sarasota Memorial Sleep Disorder Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 3, 2006
Bankruptcy Bust

Last year's change in bankruptcy rules are cited as the primary reason for a drop in filings. Attorneys are feeling the pinch.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Roaring Back

Research shows 37% of recession companies will return stronger than ever. How do they do it?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
Corporate Report: May 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2021
What They're Saying: JLL

Surge in COVID-19-inspired industrial demand in Tampa Bay is expected to continue as e-commerce becomes more a part of the overall U.S. economy. Tampa Bay is one of three markets to watch for future growth, brokerage firm says

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2009
County official creates Web site

Being media savvy is a prerequisite for most successful politicians,. Now one local Manatee County official is hoping to put that “news” knowledge to work as owner of a Bradenton news Web site.

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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 2, 2004
Boeing's Strategy: Use Military Ties to Gain Trust

Harry C. Stonecipher left retirement in St. Petersburg to help troubled Boeing. Critics say he's too close to the officials who've stepped down to do the job.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

TC Group buys land for Venice galleriaFirst Florida Bank expands into VeniceDeveloper plansPalmetto industrial parkFlorida Gulf Coast University buys land for expansionMiami home builderbuys in Fort MyersElias Brothers buys land for RaffiaFinergy buys in Channelside, plans condo/hotelRetail center owner buys Universal PlazaMarker 1 Marina sold to Dunedin buyersColliers Arnold report: robust growth continues

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2018
Airline adds four new routes

Allegiant to offer additional routes from Punta Gorda Airport beginning in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Young and Hungry

Two Sarasota men, in their 30s, took their home building company, Vision Homes of Southwest Florida, from $45,000 in sales to $14 million in just four years.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2011
'Eradicate Entitlement'

The recession doesn't have to mean the death of employee training and development. One Gulf Coast firm deep in survival mode shows the way, with stellar results.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • December 6, 2019
Defined exit plan eases transition at $34 million business

Exiting a business after decades building it up requires lots of planning, an entrepreneur recently learned.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2022
Population surge leads to developers shifting approach to mixed-use projects

A popular commercial real estate conference for retailers has returned to live action. Among the trends: new shopping center mindsets and higher rents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 16, 2017
Signs are Changing

Mergers are coming fast and furious for Florida community banks. The strategy behind the moves comes down to the latest industry truism: Size matters.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2022
Knock on wood: Sustainable cutlery maker gets big boost from national retailer

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Foodstiks has landed a deal with Target. The company believes the time is nigh for its brand of disposable wooden cutlery — if it can overcome supply-chain and industry awareness issues.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Michael Saunders wins a statewide Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year AwardNew hotel precedes arena Concrete and steel shortages are forcing local developers to focus on often-overlooked construction materials

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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 Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
State of Evolution

Community colleges have evolved into four-year institutions. Edison State College is one example of the statewide trend.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2014
Florida CFO brings smack talk to NY

It's not yet a rivalry to match the Tampa Rays vs. the New York Yankees, but a battle of words is bubbling between Sunshine and Empire State officials over economic development.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
Unleash the Dogs

Competitive pressures have forced commercial brokers such as Bill Eshenbaugh to adopt new sales strategies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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