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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 16, 2023
$300M Fort Myers revitalization project wins more federal funding

Some of the funds will go toward rising construction costs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 17, 2023
Primo Water Corp., activist investor settle legal dispute over board election

Legion Partners Asset Management had accused the company of blocking two of its nominations for seats on the board of directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 25, 2023
University president to step down — eventually

The University of Tampa says its longtime president will leave in about 13 months, after his replacement is found.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 24, 2022
Sarasota-area doctor convicted of taking bribes to prescribe opioids

A federal jury has convicted the 59-year-old doctor of collecting “speaking fees” from sham pharmaceutical company events.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 5, 2022
Sarasota man guilty of running $80M Ponzi scheme from Longboat Key firm

57-year-old Michael J. DaCorta convicted by jury of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud and money laundering

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2022
Biotech firm woos California exec to take leadership role

Vishal Sikri has more than 20 years of experience in oncology testing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 26, 2022
Area ports closed to inbound traffic due to incoming storm

Landside operations like delivering local goods will continue until it has been deemed unsafe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 17, 2022
Pain center must cease writing prescriptions after two overdose deaths tied to clinic

Restraining order was granted a week after the Justice Department filed complaint against doctor and owners for issuing opioid prescriptions without medical exams.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2022
Historic resort laying off 238 employees

Famed South Seas Island Resort closed “for foreseeable future” after taking hit from Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2022
PGT Innovations announces $185 million acquisition

Martin Door Holdings Inc. is expected to generate roughly $60 million in sales this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Spoiled dairy spurs Publix to sue truckerSunTrust Bank manager sues bankInsurance company saysfaulty dryer caused fire

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2008
Relative Retirement

Promoting amusement parks in Dubai and China lured a Gulf Coast executive out of his boat.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
NAIOP Seeks Sales Tax Parity

Chuck Carver, a Tampa real estate attorney traveles to the nation's Capitol with a local delegation to express his concerns over unequity in sales tax collection to Florida's congressional leaders.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2004
Business Leaders Beware

The Sarasota County Commission is moving rapidly toward adopting new taxing methods to fund affordable housing. Read this memo from the county staff. Your business could end up on the hit list.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Building Wars

Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach commissioners have blocked most new residential construction while they develop rules to prevent new large rental buildings.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 11, 2011
Government Digest: Aug. 11

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2012
TV station faces asset sale

Sarasota's 24-hour TV news station must pay back a $400,000 debt.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2021
Local company rings NASDAQ opening bell after $14 million IPO

Alzamend Neuro bell ringing was meant to celebrate the company’s listing last month on the NADAQ Capital Market

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2021
Former CEO of local nonprofit returns as board member

Michael Cuffage established the Federal 340B Drug Discount Program during his time as CEO at CAN Community Health.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 29, 2021
Local hospital to spend half-billion on upgrades

Tampa General Hospital has launched a $550 million facilities plan, the largest in its history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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