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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2011
Peltz Shoes to add Sarasota store

The shoe retailer plans to open a second site in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2011
Arthrex buys Robb & Stucky site

The Naples-based firm paid $12.5 million for the former retail warehouse.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 7, 2014
Back in action

The manufacturing industry in Florida struggled to climb out of the downturn. While challenges linger, a variety of companies have begun to capture more business.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2010
Tampa General buys land for rehab hospital

Tampa General Hospital purchased 9.6 acres bordered by West Kennedy Boulevard and North Willow Avenue for $12.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

W.G. Mills, a 38-year-old firm with a big presence on the Gulf Coast, was acquired by a Northeast behemoth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Local companies help restoration

Two of the Sarasota-Bradenton region's most well-known retail companies have begun to sell special products to raise money for post-oil spill restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 8, 2019
Advent Health buys two Polk County centers for $100 million

Health care provider Advent Health makes inroads into Polk County with purchase of hospitals in Davenport and Lake Wales

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2017
Massive community posts big sales day

Babcock Ranch plans to hold a grand opening in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2017
Bank on it

Momentum onUp focuses on developing good financial habits

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2015
Nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park sells

High Street Realty purchased Tampa Distribution Center from MetLife Real Estate Investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 24, 2025
SRQ names new President and CEO to succeed retiring Rick Piccolo

Currently at Pittsburgh International Airport, Paul Hoback Jr. will succeed Rick Piccolo as Presidet and CEO at Sarasota-Manatee International Airport this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2022
MLB commissioner ratchets up urgency of Rays’ stadium situation

Rob Manfred says "the time has come" for a resolution to the team’s cloudy future.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
Airline deal blessings could be mixed for Gulf

Two dominant low-fare airlines that carry thousands of visitors to the Gulf Coast's three major airports are combining and tourism industry officials are watching closely.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2022
County approves $25M in federal funds for $80M bridge project

Construction on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge is expected to begin this fiscal year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2018
Trade mission scores $35M in deals for area firms

Global Tampa Bay member businesses and elected officials, including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, conducted a trade mission to Mexico City in April, returning with $35 million in projected deals and economic activity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2015
Giant logistics firm wins $300K in subsidies

Sarasota County officials award $60,000 to undisclosed company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2026
Naples waterfront estate listed for $39 million

The recently built home is in the Olde Naples neighborhood and features a 5,000-square foot rooftop deck.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Coffee Talk

Insurers to governor: What promises?: Seriously, Gov. Crist can't be surprised that homeowner insurance rates didn't drop as far as he and lawmakers predicted, can he?Challenges linger for Gevity: Lakewood Ranch-based Gevity is still struggling to execute its transformation from a professional employee organization driven largely by workers' compensation insurance to becoming a full-service human resource provider for small and mid-sized businesses.Analyst pessimistic on Tech Data: Though he has increased his target price on Tech Data shares, Zacks Equity Research senior retail industry analyst Rob Plaza is keeping his sell rating for the Clearwater-based technology distributor.New headquarters for WCI?: Is WCI Communities relocating?Speculation in Lehigh Acres: Dennis Black, the Port Charlotte appraiser who shined the light on speculative home buying in North Port, has his sights set on Lehigh Acres next.Do you have 1 million square feet?: Commercial real estate brokers at Cushman & Wakefield have identified nine companies scouting sites in Florida that could each handle 1 million square feet of space.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2023
Developers of big downtown Sarasota parcel look to spring 2024 opening

Activity is heating up at Main Plaza, which is primed to reshape a large swath of east Main Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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