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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • May 20, 2011
The Corporate Facelift

Transform your enterprise. Cut the fat, smooth the wrinkles and sculpt a new face.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 8, 2021
Ready for Takeoff

Pair of airports fuel up for a fast-coming surge in passenger traffic, with some $25 million in new projects.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 5, 2021
Company, behind new name, targets niche service for seniors

An attorney and a banker have found success running a business in an under-appreciated area: the gray areas that help seniors transition to a new phase in their lives.

  • Law
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2020
The Sky's the Center

Van Trust Real Estate believes its Sky Center One project at Tampa International Airport will fly above new Tampa Bay office competition.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 25, 2020
Business area perseveres amid pandemic, with potential changes in store

The next step for the Limelight District is to work with the city to encourage zoning restriction changes.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2021
Market Spotlight: Tampa Bay Office/Industrial

Tampa Bay region set records in both office and industrial sectors in 2020 despite significant office headwinds generated by COVID-19.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 27, 2019
Firm targeting high-net-worth clientele finishes 2019 on a high note

Sarasota Private Trust aims to at least double assets under management in 2020.

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  • February 7, 2020
Area developer moves forward with plans for over 700 affordable, sustainable residential units

Marshall Gobuty's Pearl Homes aims to bring a new community, dubbed OurLives, to Ellenton.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 15, 2020
Area cleaning company grows by staying true to its niche

Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has made a few shifts to new opportunities during the pandemic, including launching a disinfectant service.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 15, 2019
For Sarasota Memorial, progress delayed

Sarasota Memorial Hospital now plans to fully move into derelict Sarasota office building at 1741 Main St. by March. It will be the largest business relocation to the city's downtown in more than a decade.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 14, 2018
Production company executive aims to turn area into content creation hub

David Shapiro believes in Sarasota’s potential as a filmmaking destination. He’s helping the area get there through a commercial-nonprofit collaboration.

  • Leadership
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • April 13, 2018
Business designed to help startups overcome obstacles has big plans

With a new space and expanded model, the Rocket Lounge aims to work with more promising companies.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 28, 2016
Headwinds ahead?

Once the city's prime downtown hotel, the Sarasota Hyatt Regency faces increased competition and its own age.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 17, 2017
Storm clouds ahead?

A leading Southwest Florida land broker warns there are some ominous signals that could impact the region's real estate industry.

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  • January 10, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 10

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 9, 2016
Value add

DeSoto Square Mall has been knocked about by competition and the loss of tenants. But that may help it going forward.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 20, 2016
Corporate report

Tampa firm continues hiring surge; CEOs rank Florida among best states for business; Officials offer firm more than $1 million; Architecture firm adds trio; Former Tampa executive takes Naples post; Business leaders elected to Hall of Fame

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 28, 2014
Hoist the cranes

WCI Communities was one of the most prominent condominium developers in Florida during the real estate boom, but it hasn't built one for seven years — until now.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Corporate Report

Commercial owner, others creating arts incubator; Pittsburgh Pirates name Bradenton Marauders GM; PGT Industries backed for SEED incentives; Dunkin' Donuts' ad agency promoting Chico's brands

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  • June 12, 2015
Corporate report

Enviro-Serv signs deal for new Pestmaster franchise; Trinity's Nicopure Labs wins French civil case; St. Pete Duke division approved for Orlando solar plant; CNLBank parent selling to Valley National; WellCare Health Plan approved for Florida Healthy Kids; Ranking lists HomeBanc a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”; Ranking lists HomeBanc a “Best Place to Work for Millennials”

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