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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
Body wrap entrepreneur buys private island for $14.5M

The home and more than 100 acres of land that make up Little Bokeelia Island was once home to dry cell battery inventor Charles Burgess.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 1, 2024
Sarasota County maintains AA+ bond ratings

Fitch and Standard & Poor's ratings apply to capital improvement revenue bonds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 22, 2023
Logistics company increases number of Tampa layoffs eightfold

Companies have posted 1,470 layoffs to Florida’s jobs database since Aug. 14, a potential sign of trouble for the state’s economy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2022
Tech firm that helps companies expand overseas lands $14M investment

Tampa-based HSP Group’s Series B round was led by ABS Capital.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2016
Business pulse beats faster - sort of

The SunTrust Banks Business Pulse Survey is the latest example of a rebounding economy.

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  • January 8, 2016
Florida legal climate feels hellish

Florida gets no love from the American Tort Reform Foundation's latest Judicial Hellhole report.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • June 19, 2024
Tampa Bay restaurant firm brings new concept to Pinellas golf club

The Feinstein Group, a hospitality company that owns several restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, is bringing its latest concept to the Dunedin Golf Club.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 8, 2024
Visits to Sarasota County trend down in May year over year

The May 2024 visitor data shows a slight increase in cost of lodging but overall decreases in terms of visitors, occupancy and expenditures.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 4, 2022
Road less traveled: Tourism campaign charts an unconventional course

Faced with a steep challenge from their client, a destination marketing organization, FKQ Advertising + Marketing took a much different approach to selling vacationers on the appeal of Tampa Bay.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Westfield Sarasota program to honor community leadersSarasota company uses chemical free printingSiesta Chamber searches for new executive directorTeletronics Inc. selected ascustomer contact for WaterfordDowntown Sarasota goes wirelessGreen conference held in SarasotaSarasota/Bradenton accounting firm joins forces with the BDO Alliance

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 24, 2023
Carrabba's Italian Grill launches app, offers free dessert

Tampa-based Carrabba's Italian Grill will give away free dessert if you download its new mobile app and will offer exclusive benefits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2011
Need a job? There's an app for that

Orlando-based Kavaliro recently launched a free mobile job search application. Using an iPhone or iPad, job seekers can browse Kavaliro's database for employment opportunities.

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  • April 23, 2009
Hard times for hoteliers

Tampa hotel broker Lou Plasencia says he hopes he never again experiences days in his industry like he is now. About 40% to 50% of some of his clients — hotel owners — cannot pay their debt service. By this summer, that figure might climb to 60%.

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  • November 7, 2014
Pine Tree Commercial Realty, partner buy South Pasadena Shopping Center

A joint venture of Northbrook-based Pine Tree Commercial Realty LLC and Chicago's Walton Street Capital purchased the 165,886-square-foot South Pasadena Shopping Center for $21.1 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 28, 2025
Criminal charges filed against Sarasota County business owner

The owner of the now-defunct company Sash & Sill has been arrested in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Minto buys into Sun City Center

Tampa-based Minto Communities could build up to 1,000 additional home sites.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2017
Massage chain targets more Florida growth

MassageLuxe added a new location in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Rentals profit despite downturn

The effects of the latest recession have created a feeling of hopelessness for the real estate sector in Florida. But, a Tampa research firm sees recovery — and even opportunity — for one area of the industry.

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  • April 8, 2021
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CGI Windows & Doors Launches Statewide Contest

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
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