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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2025
Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2025
Sarasota city leaders approve tiny property sale — for less than $20K

The Sarasota City Commission approved the sale of a 650-square-foot pieced of unused city property that presented an obstacle to Plymouth Harbor's expansion plans on Coon Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 28, 2025
Cyber company to hire 100 in Sarasota over two years

With new investments, Tenex is establishing its world headquarters in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 27, 2026
Report: USF economic impact nears $10B

The University of South Florida generates a nearly $10 billion economic impact across Florida each year, with roughly $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region, a new study finds.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 6, 2026
Downtown Tampa trophy property has new owner, plans include $8M in upgrades

Partners Ally Capital Group and Banyan Street Capital have partnered together on downtown Tampa’s Rivergate Tower — the Beer Can building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pennsylvania REIT buys Seminole MallSembler creating new Park Street shopping centerTampa Community Health Center buys Rooms To GoSkipper Marina redeveloping Cape Coral marinaSamir Cabrera-led group plans three-story buildingTwo real estate agents buy Bruner Lane warehouseChicago investors buy mobile home parkKolter delays Grande Sarasotan, cites condo softnessProspectsPLUS! buys Lakewood Ranch headquarters

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 6, 2023
The combination of leisure and work travel might stick around in 2023

When people are tired of looking at the same wall at home while working, a change of scenery just might be the answer.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 9, 2010
Government Digest: July 9 - July 15

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2012
Pat Neal: Observed

A day in the life of Sarasota-Manatee Entrepreneur of the Year Pat Neal.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 25, 2020
Area hand sanitizer manufacturer increases production in wake of coronavirus

Durisan’s facility is running 24/7.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 25, 2018
Elizabeth 'Libby' McHugh, 39

Senior vice president, director of client services, Wasmer, Schroeder & Co.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Elizabeth Lombardo, 31

Account manager, Wilson Creative Group

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 15, 2017
Tools for Retention

Hardware store entrepreneur Michael Wynn tackles the conundrum of employee retention with respect, recognition and rewards.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 4, 2013
Over Achievement

Anne Frazier leads an army of volunteers who teach students about the benefits of the free-enterprise system in schools.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 19, 2014
Spread the love

Testimonial Tree lets your customers tell all their friends on social media about your great product or service.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 31, 2014
Medical moves

A boom has percolated in medical and health care commercial real estate. Brokers hope it lasts a while.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 6, 2016
Tap into it

HCI Group invested $25 million to launch a flood insurance business. It has bold ambitions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 6, 2015
Mobile men

Anthony Fernandez turned his knack for fixing things into an entrepreneurial venture. Major expansion plans are on the horizon.

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  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • December 27, 2024
Bradenton Area EDC reviews progress, looks toward productive 2025

Over the past decade, the Bradenton Area EDC and its partners have assisted more than 90 businesses with expansions and relocations.

  • Opinion
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