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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
Corporate Report

Clockwork Home Services buys plumbing, electric companynFinanSe plans $15 million credit lineOdyssey Marine protects new shipwreck sitesStinger Systems Band-It orders already beat 2007Source Interlink doubling Kentucky warehouse spaceAdministrative Concepts expands into California

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: New restaurant planned for Bradenton areaRitz-Carlton, Sarasota makes Conde Nast Traveler's 'Gold List'Squeegeemasters has new owner'Allan Shaivitz Associates Inc.opens Lakewood Ranch office

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2021
Philanthropist to open elementary school at educational campus

Dr. Kiran Patel, a prominent Tampa Bay area philanthropist, will open a tuition-free charter elementary school in August 2022 in Temple Terrace, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2012
Bank's troubles exposed, possibly prematurely

There's an unusual postscript to the recent news that federal regulators shut down Lutz-based Heritage Bank of Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2020
Lender funds nearly 2,000 PPP loans, opens three branches during pandemic

Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union has been busier than ever during the coronavirus pandemic, opening three new branches and funding more than 1,900 Paycheck Protection Program loans, totaling $49.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2020
Large area software firm recruits new top HR executive

Tony Dinkins has more than 30 years of human resources leadership experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 27, 2022
Developer of luxury waterfront tower secures $75 million in financing

Construction moving along at Altura Bayshore as sales top $60 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2018
Bloom or bust? Restaurant firm faces investor discontent

Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa, Florida, company that owns popular restaurant chains Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, has come under fire from one of its investors, New York-based hedge fu

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2016
Hotel projects fill voids

The past few months have brought good news for Manatee County hotel developers and hospitality officials.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 30, 2024
Prominent Tampa restaurant family honored by vision nonprofit

Longtime restaurateur Richard Gonzmart and daughter Andrea Gonzmart Williams will be honored as "people of vision."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2025
Report: Florida CEOs plan to hire more than national counterparts

Business leaders in Florida are more bullish on hiring, capital investments than their national counterparts, according to an economic outlook report from the Florida Council of 100.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 26, 2025
2 Tervis veterans buy Osprey store

The retail shop on U.S. 41 is owned by the former Tervis CEO and part of the founding family of the Tervis brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 23, 2023
Pasco County mall sells for $70.5 million

The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel was bought by a Dallas investor with plans to make improvements.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 25, 2026
Bankrupt brewer Big Storm sells Clearwater property

The 3.58-acre, two-building property sold for $5.5 million after a bankruptcy judge approved the sale last month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
Outback Steakhouse co-founder acquires Glory Days Grill restaurants

Bob Basham, a Glory Days franchisee, buys out the brand’s corporate parent and its 22 company-owned eateries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2013
Tampa's Aileron Holdings developing Gladiolus land

The price equated to $15,571 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Lido Shores residents buy Longboat's Grand Mariner

Ralph and Sheri Trine of Lido Shores purchased the prominent 14-unit Grand Mariner condominium for $9.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Attorney to ump Super Bowl

Millions of football fans will tune in to the Super Bowl Feb. 7, when Fort Myers residents will see a familiar face on the field.

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  • August 1, 2014
Corporate Report

GTE Financial wins two marketing awards; Small PC launches new display designed for water, vehicles; Doctors Hospital of Sarasota hires new chief operating officer and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2017
Libertarians: Don't blame us for school choice disappointment

True school freedom, says a leading think-tank and school choice advocate, takes true dedication.

  • Opinion
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