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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2024
Report: Southwest Florida, Tampa among top office markets nationally

A new report finds that Florida’s office sector remains strong despite continuing challenges nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $507M North Port hospital

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new south county hospital will open with 100 beds and can be expanded to 400.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 19, 2023
130 jobs cut as Plant City tomato producer shuts farm operations

The job cuts hit Plant City, Manatee and Immokalee as Santa Sweets ceases U.S. farming operations because of competition.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 16, 2025
See the Tropicana Field renovations from the inside

Work on repairing the ballpark is ongoing with the goal of being ready for the home opener in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2009
Landlords missing out on tax savings

In another possible indicator that conditions may be improving or at least changing in the residential real estate market, Realtor.com, one of the most visited real estate research Web sites is reporting more interest nationwide in discounted properties.

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  • April 26, 2013
Local CEO goes bald - for a cause

Bouchard Insurance CEO Doug Bishop has something in common with Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon: Both have shaved their heads in support of cancer research.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Firm seeks to unwrap portfolio

Two Hostess Brands commercial real estate properties on the Gulf Coast are up for sale in a nationwide process that covers 61 listings in 22 states.

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  • May 19, 2011
Local travel guru goes global

Malaka Hilton, who runs an international travel business out of Sarasota, jumped at the chance to help bring U.S. tourists back to Egypt.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2012
Iberia buys Florida Gulf Bank

IberiaBank says it has agreed to buy the local bank for about $44 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2021
Be part of the 2021 Top Contractors issue

Issue is an essential for any business owner or executive.

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  • March 25, 2020
Entrepreneur creates pandemic support videos with area leaders

PSAs designed to ‘support the most vulnerable people,’ executive says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2020
Auto repair shop provides free oil changes for health care workers

Elite Motor Works is on Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. 

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2019
Health system hires vice president

Wendy Kraszewski has 19 years of leadership experience in the hospice and palliative care fields.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2019
Texas pet waste disposal business expands to area

McKinney, Texas-based Scoop Soldiers has arrived in Tampa, Florida, to do the dirty work of picking up after pets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2022
Hospitality company acquires another hotel in Sarasota

The move was by design as the president of Kolter Hospitality expressed bullish feelings regarding the area's market for travel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2016
Walking on air

The biggest competitive threat to hit the hotel industry in years, Airbnb, has made big strides in Florida.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 11, 2024
Pasco EDC urges small businesses to apply for $50M in bridge loans

The state has created a bridge loan program to help small businesses in affected counties through Hurricane Milton.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 24, 2010
Letters to the Editor

Here's what our readers have to say about the latest Gulf Coast issues.

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  • June 17, 2011
In Remembrance

Carl Cronan worked more than 25 years as a reporter, and spent his last year at the Review. The award-winning writer will be remembered for his laid-back nature, sense of humor and work ethic.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2019
Smart spaces: Tech firm unlocks hidden value in public venues

Tampa-based Venuetize has created a multifaceted mobile platform that helps venue operators learn, in great detail, how customers experience their spaces and events.

  • Technology
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