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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 12, 2026
Tampa Theatre working on $30M in enhancements ahead of turning 100

As it approaches its centenary, the old movie palace in downtown Tampa is working to better modernize and accentuate its history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 8, 2019
How to overcome setbacks

Overcoming a loss requires discipline — and preparation.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2006
Executive Session: Tricia Fulton

The Review sat down with the CFO of Sun Hydraulics

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Elizabeth Thomas, 29

Owner/aesthetician, Pure Skincare by Elizabeth

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 1, 2019
Our View: English binds us together

The Voting Rights Act created a special class for Puerto Ricans. Once of the consequences is the weakening of the incentive to assimilate.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 12, 2013
Toilet Travails

Going from invention to market success can be one of the most difficult tasks in business. One local company injects humor into the process.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
For the Love of Boats

The Eggebrecht family's passion for fishing and boating sparked the idea for a custom boat building business that focuses on Panga-style crafts known for their fuel efficiency and shallow draft.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2006
Roth-ing Past a Retirement Time Bomb

Ed Slott visits Sarasota on his crusade to keep the taxman from looting your IRA.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 10, 2025
$30M redevelopment heads to former Wimauma mobile home park

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Allegiant still pays for a Port Charlotte resort, a warehouse project comes to Tampa, and Ruskin apartments are getting refinanced.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sarasota, Manatee restaurants win Golden Spoon awardsLandMark Bank to offer wealth management servicesCharter One opens Bayou Bleu in downtown SarasotaMLS of Florida opens Sarasota office

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 14, 2024
Pair of Sarasota waterfront institutions plan to rebuild, reopen

Helene and Milton battered the Old Salty Dog and New Pass Grill & Bait Shop. But they plan to come back — yet again.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 23, 2010
Riding a Wave

The Media Crew, a Largo ad agency, is realizing unprecedented revenue growth through online displays. Its principals are staying focused on managing their business to avoid getting swept up by a rising tide.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 30, 2010
No reservations

Hoteliers will continue to battle for guests using lower rates this summer. More guests are showing up without reservations.

  • Industries
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 2, 2009
How Miami has lessons for the GM Rescue

Here in Florida it's difficult to feel the emotions, fears and depth of the implosion of General Motors and Chrysler and the firing of General Motors' Rick Wagoner.

  • Opinion
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 28, 2025
Sarasota Housing Authority secures funding from Lee County agency

The Sarasota County Commission has OK'd loans from Housing Finance Authority of Lee County to fund construction of two low-income housing projects.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 28, 2022
Tampa tech entrepreneur, mentor dead at 41

Scott Conlon's MyAreaNetwork aspired to grab online advertising market share from giants including Facebook, Google and Yelp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 25, 2020
Real estate firm adapts to coronavirus conditions as demand continues

Despite uncertain times, Michael Saunders says there’s still high demand for real estate.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2019
Have a crisis to manage? Here's how

Chris Spiro brand architecture crisis management

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2021
Beverage distributor says billionaire investor's money is for growth not to purchase the company

CEO Tom Pepin says Maryland investment firm will his prominent beverage distribution company grow — but insists the business was not sold.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2023
Hot EV company, with truck and SUV, opening Tampa service center

The electric vehicle manufacturer has leased space on Dale Mabry Highway and plans to build out a 24,684-square-foot service center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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