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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2020
Mall landlord sues area Saks for allegedly owing $445K in rent

Saks Fifth Avenue is an anchor tenant at The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Williams Parker Attorneys at Law, Sarasota, Florida |
  • April 3, 2020
Addressing Business Concerns Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

Addressing Business Concerns Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic

  • Williams Parker
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  • November 12, 2019
Iconic downtown office, retail building sold for $4.4 million

The downtown Fort Myers deal went from start to close in 65 days.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Jeremy Rearden, 35

Co-founder and CTO, Synergy Custom Technology Solutions

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Angel Gonzalez, 30

Tampa Bay Market President, CenterState Bank

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 5, 2017
Opportunity knocks

Business networking company Opportunity connects members with professional leads. It's growing in users, employees and app features.

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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.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2015
Main Plaza/Hollywood 20 sells for $18.1 million

Investors plan to redevelop the landmark property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 27, 2015
Lively hive

Entrepreneurs have launched a cowork space in a place not traditionally known for its startup culture. Will it work?

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 2, 2016
Badge of honor

Entrepreneur Kim Martinez says for her company to win, it has 'to be more innovative than the competition.' Get ready for an inventive year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 23, 2015
A good yarn

Outdoor shirt maker Snikwah stands apart from competitors with its patented convertible neck that protects you from the elements.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 15, 2024
Sarasota physical therapy franchise opens 44 clinics in first half of 2024

A company that provides physical therapy at nearly 600 locations nationwide is continuing to expand and winning awards along the way.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 6, 2024
Sarasota cleaning company launches nationwide job board

Cleaning WorkSource aims to connect employers and cleaning professionals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2024
Lee, cities get 121 days to fix FEMA issues, maintain 25% discount

FEMA has granted the localities a longer extension in order to remedy lingering issues.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 5, 2025
Port Charlotte resort gets new name as $200M sale closes

The Sunseeker's new owners have ditched Charlotte Harbor in the name as part of a rebrand that includes adding a Hilton flag.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Growth Pays Its Way and More

Excerpts from a report on whether growth pays its way by Research economist James F. Dewey, of the University of Florida's Bureau of Economic.

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  • June 30, 2021
Car rental giant officially exits bankruptcy with one question: will it survive long-term?

Hertz leaves bankruptcy with about $5 billion in debt gone, with a $2.8 billion credit line and $7 billion in financing for its vehicle inventory

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Extra Topping

Westshore Pizza franchisees discovered their shops came with some hefty finance charges. A resulting loan sharking probe nabs a mobster, but spares a lawyer and a retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 2, 2019
Danish draft beer equipment maker drinks up growth

After spending more than a decade consolidating the majority of its U.S. resources, Micro Matic looks to conquer nonalcoholic categories.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
New Thrust at SunTrust

SunTrust bankers deny they're losing market share in Florida. But they like the Atlanta bank's renewed focus on pleasing customers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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