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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 15, 2025
Fort Myers flood insurance costs to drop by 20%

The city’s FEMA rating has improved to a Class 6, which means residents will see big discounts starting in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 8, 2025
First Watch opens restaurant in 31st state

The East Manatee County-based daytime restaurant company now has more than 580 locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2024
Naples yacht membership club appoints new CEO

David Arredondo, a South Florida-based executive and entrepreneur with experience in technology and e-commerce, has been named CEO of Naples-based Exclusive Yachts.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 21, 2024
Sarasota County leader among top 50 economic developers of 2024

Erin Silk, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County, will be honored at an event later this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 31, 2023
Tourism soars in Tampa Bay area

Tampa Bay reports record 2023 fiscal year's final numbers, a record with help from Taylor Swift.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2023
$1M grant awarded for 71-unit complex for low-income seniors

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority will use the money to transform the former Ed White Hospital into affordable housing development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 21, 2023
Sarasota luxury waterfront condo project receives $173M loan

An uber-luxury oceanfront condo development on Lido Key in Sarasota has obtained $173.5 million in construction financing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2023
Work begins at first Ritz-Carlton Residences project in Naples

Construction of the first Ritz-Carlton-branded Residences in Naples is underway.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Christopher Nigro |
  • July 11, 2025
Speeding, Boating, and Geography? A Primer for New Laws Taking Effect July 1

With the start of the state's fiscal year, newly passed legislation takes effect. Learn more about some of the new laws that may affect your everyday life.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 20, 2024
$10 million St. Pete penthouse for sale

The Saltaire penthouse design was inspired by views from a Dubai tower.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • October 21, 2025
Bradenton state senator outlines plans for senate president role

In his address to the Senate Caucus, Jim Boyd said he has a vision for Florida where “every person has the chance to prosper" and where businesses are empowered to grow.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 17, 2024
Bradenton cabinet company partner sentenced to prison in fraud case

The former president of a cabinet company collected money and never delivered products to dozens of her clients, police alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 6, 2026
AdventHealth nearing completion of Pasco medical office building

The new 35,000-square-foot facility is expected to open to the public this fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 17, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee real estate market a mixed bag

Prices are up, but not everywhere.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Home Base

When First National Bank of Pennsylvania bought Seminole Bank in 1998, former Seminole employees organized First Home Bank, another community bank in Seminole.

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  • August 20, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Dennis Hernandez says WFLA, Channel 8, defamed himWhen the judge says go, well, that's pretty much the end of it.What did Bill Bunkley expect from the liberal media?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: It's best to be an incumbentGulf Coast bankers head up FBAJudge Greer is under attack again for his decision to allow Terri Schindler-Schiavo's feeding tube to be removed

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Corporate Report: Odyssey Marine Exploration sets sail with Robert Fraser & Partners

Tampa-based Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc. signed a letter of intent to provide exploration, shipwreck recoveries and other services to Robert Fraser & Partners LLP.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2012
Corporate Report: October 26

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2021
Banker reflects on long career — and his lucky break

David Hall helped build Sanibel Captiva Community Bank into one of the highest-performing community banks in the region.

  • Finance
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