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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 23, 2011
Critical Times

Robert Meade is the CEO of Doctors Hospital in Sarasota.

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  • July 6, 2021
Elsa wreaks havoc on region's airports, forcing closings and cancellations

Tropical Storm Elsa disrupted air service along the Gulf Coast Tuesday as it approached Florida; could be days before things return to normal

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  • November 18, 2019
Will Sarasota lose some if its most valued cultural institutions?

Some business leaders have concerns about messages being sent to area organizations.

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  • March 2, 2023
Ahead of hurricane season, regional body plans resiliency summit

Hosted by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, the event is planned for May 4-5 in Clearwater Beach.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2022
$113 million expansion planned for newly opened Venice hospital

The expansion was announced after the campus opened in November of last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2022
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  • February 4, 2011
Steakhouse orders a low-priced menu

An authority on high-end steakhouses, Ruth's Chris, is going down market. And the 150-restaurant chain, based near Orlando, will start with a makeover of the menus in the Sarasota and Tampa locations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Tourism industry loses millions from missing Canadians

Southwest Florida is getting particularly big with the border shutdown.

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  • October 16, 2020
Builder opens two model homes in new community

The openings mark continued growth and development of the multi-phase community in Parrish.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 21, 2020
Naples airport works to keep operations flowing

Despite COVID-19, the airport is still experiencing an increase in air traffic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2020
Car rental giant lowers age requirement to give more flexibility to returning college students

Customers of Estero-based Hertz can now rent a car if they are 18 years old or older.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2018
Hospital sets record for number of heart surgeries in year

With Dr. Jeffrey Sell at the helm, cardiac surgery volumes have increased 15 to 20% each year at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2018
Actor visits area to film new show

A collaboration between Ringling College of Art and Design and Semkhor Productions led to the filming of "Sweet Jane" in Sarasota.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 29, 2024
TECO manatee viewing center outside Tampa sets visitor record

Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center in Hillsborough County hosted 1,100 manatees at one time, which beats the previous record of 850, set last winter.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 17, 2024
Business Observer 2024 40 Under 40 nominations now open

The Business Observer's annual 40 Under 40 issue celebrates the best of the best of the up-and-comers.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 27, 2025
Global footwear retailer chooses Fort Myers for debut brick-and-mortar store

The shoe store is located at the open-air Bell Tower shopping destination.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2025
Nominations for Business Observer 40 Under 40 now open

The nomination deadline for the Business Observer's 2025 40 Under 40 issue is Wednesday, July 16.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 24, 2026
Sarasota dental company gets $95M in capital through 'strategic transaction'

Dental Care Alliance has reduced its debt, increased capital and extended its debt maturities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 15, 2024
Colorado's move to recreational marijuana stinks

Will Florida go to pot? Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 8, 2020
Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

An area university is encouraging businesses to transition from in-person to remote internships this summer and fall. Officials have some key tips about how to make it a smooth and productive transition.

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