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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2011
Sarasota's Evie's owners buy ASAP Enterprise building

Sarasota businessmen and father and son Steve and Michael Evanoff purchased the 11,700-square-foot ASAP building for $595,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Expense report tomfoolery: Be wary!

A chief financial officer might sometimes be derided for his or her bean counting ways, but a new survey reveals the sometimes thankless work is a necessary defense against potential fraud.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2012
Hungry entrepreneurs sign up for new entrees

A local restaurant chain continues to find ways to grow, despite the recession that could have squashed it.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 14, 2021
Bank working on loan program to protect condominium buildings from effects of climate crisis

Climate First Bank is developing new loan program to protect buildings from climate-related damage and cut back on emissions

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2021
Construction firm wins $81.7M road reconstruction contract

Skanska has been chosen to spearhead a makeover of the Big Bend Road/I-75 interchange in southern Hillsborough County, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2021
Construction begins on new corporate headquarters for eye care center

The headquarters of Frantz EyeCare is designed to promote staff efficiency, quality data collection and a unique patient experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2021
IT, physical security provider names area director of business development

Current Technologies expanded to Florida late 2020.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2021
Nationally known wine-focused restaurant to open new location in region, seeks employees

The location will feature a restaurant, tasting room and retail store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2021
Builder starts construction on 32-home gated community

Toll Brothers' gated Livingston Grove will contain 32 estate homes on half-acre lots in Lutz, a fast-growing section of Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Area bank, with $1.5 billion in assets, adds new board members

Dr. Alex Harris, Barbara Zipperian bring nonprofit, banking experience to St. Petersburg company’s slate of directors

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2020
Manufacturer hires more than 100 new employees

PGT Innovations is still seeking team members to fill more than 70 positions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 7, 2020
Fast-growing cybersecurity firm welcomes new executives

A-LIGN, a Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity firm, has hired Mike Herdegen as chief technology officer and Brian Gladstein as senior vice president of marketing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2020
National homebuilder purchases nearly 500 acres for new community

Del Webb plans to add a second 55-plus residential community in the Tampa Bay area, dubbed Del Webb BayView.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
New fast food location in master-planned community sold

The Wendy’s store is at 11727 E. State Road 70 in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2020
Luxury home design firm woos global executive

John Whitman has more than 25 years of experience in product design.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 10, 2020
Homebuilder breaks ground on 900-home community

Windward, in Lakewood Ranch, is expected to open in summer 2020.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Williams Parker Attorneys at Law, Sarasota, Florida |
  • June 4, 2020
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  • May 1, 2019
Recruiting firm names new owner, CEO

Sarasota-based Search Wizards founder and CEO Leslie O'Connor plans to retire.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 7, 2019
Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2019
Construction firm finds leader in relocated industry veteran

After 23 years with Midwest contractor, third-generation construction professional Shelly Patterson lands with Suffolk.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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