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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Roofing executive convicted in $2M PPP loan scam

No sentencing date set yet for Casey David Crowther.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 3, 2017
IN MEMORIAM | Bob Bartz 1951-2017

At semi-regular Wednesday breakfast sessions, filled with new and established Manatee County businesspeople, one thing stood out about Bob Bartz.

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  • November 7, 2014
Tenured banker

Gerri Moll says the region's economy has bounced back faster than she expected. Small-business lending is leading the recovery.

  • Finance
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 6, 2023
Construction underway at Manatee golf course designed by industry icons

Soleta Golf Club, which is being designed by World Golf Hall of Famer Nick Price, is expected to take a year to complete.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 12, 2025
CEO of Bradenton EDC announces retirement

Sharon Hillstrom has been at the head of the Bradenton Area EDC for 14 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 20, 2023
Siesta Key home with custom aquarium hits market for $16 million

The waterfront home was originally built in 2001.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2009
JA fundraising event canceled

The recession has caused yet another local nonprofit group to call off a fundraising event: The Junior Achievement chapter for Sarasota and Manatee counties canceled its annual Bradenton luncheon, initially scheduled for April 29.

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  • February 12, 2010
Inflation or deflation? You make the pick

Everyone seems worried about inflation. There's good reason to be concerned because the federal government is pumping billions of dollars into the system even as the economy recovers.

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  • December 23, 2009
Westshore's Sheraton Suites completes renovation

The Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport Westshore has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 25, 2010
HMA sees Florida recovery

Hospital visits may not be pleasant, but patient growth is a good leading economic indicator.

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  • December 22, 2010
Whitney Bank sells to Hancock

The New Orleans bank with Gulf Coast assets sold for $1.5 billion in stock.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • October 28, 2010
The future leaves room to whine

If you're looking for a sign of consumer confidence at the luxury end of the market, take a look at sales of wine futures.

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  • August 31, 2010
Stonegate, Southwest merge

Stonegate Bank buys Fort Myers-based Southwest Capital for $9.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 17, 2010
Hilton offers Gulf-goer guarantee

Hilton Worldwide will waive fees for guests impacted by the BP oil spill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • July 15, 2010
Florida Bank, Anderen merge

The merger creates a Gulf Coast bank with more than $1 billion in assets.

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  • July 23, 2010
Investment group buys 81-apartment complex

Caribbean Park Apartments Inc., an investment firm, purchased the 81-unit Caribbean Apartments for $1.1 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • July 26, 2010
Orders up for Roper

Beyond today's merger announcement, earnings look bright for the Sarasota firm.

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  • July 30, 2010
Toll Brothers buys Bonita Springs acreage

Toll Brothers, a national homebuilder, purchased 122.34 acres of residential land for $7 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Marketing network launches in Tampa Bay

Allies Marketing says its network of 12 companies will help clients choose services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 11, 2011
Raymond James, home lender?

The financial advisory firm will expand its business to include home loans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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