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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2020
Skip town: Owner of iconic local music venue decides to cash out

Skipper’s Smokehouse, a beloved eatery and music venue in Tampa, has been put up for sale for $1.5 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2020
Lawyer launches own firm after 94-year-old practice shuts down

Like any good lawyer Bill Robertson knows how to turn a problem into an opportunity. That’s how Robertson, 60, ended up opening his own law firm earlier this month, The Robertson Law Firm PA, after spending his entire career at one practice, Kirk-Pinkerto

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 25, 2020
Nonprofit works to keep delivering meals during coronavirus crisis

Meals on Wheels of Sarasota has changed some procedures to keep volunteers and clients safe during coronavirus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2022
State education board to consider university’s choice for next president

Rhea law is the University of South Florida Board of Trustees' pick to be the university's next president. She's held the job on an interim basis since August 2021.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 16, 2018
Economic Forecast: Retailer invests in existing stores, new shopping concept

Retail — Steve Knopik, CEO, Bealls Inc., Bradenton

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2019
Team up: Outsourcing, insurance pros join forces

Outsourcing veteran Daneen Gurney has been lured out of retirement by the chance to launch her own professional employer organization with Ryan Clegg, owner and operator of Clearwater, Florida-based Clegg Insurance.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
Pair of Tampa apartment projects sell for $100 million plus

A pair of Tampa apartment complexes have traded for more than $100 million each, sales that point to the continued resiliency in the region's multifamily rental market.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2019
Even with slight dent, industrial leader continues rolling

Lakeland has added 10 million square feet of industrial space since 2016.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2018
Survey: Businesses face rise in class action lawsuits

Attorney says a plan of action, quickly, is essential.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2017
Data snapshot: Spend freely

We've got bucks, and we know how to spend them.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 27, 2013
Publishing house

Publisher Tony Spano is growing his glossy magazine empire, closely following the recovery in residential real estate.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2015
Big builder to pay $1.1M in false claims case

W.G. Mills was once one of the biggest construction firms on the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • April 2, 2015
6 facts employers should know about private exchanges

Private exchanges are growing in popularity because of the many choices they offer employees.

  • AllTrust Insurance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2015
Judge rips plaintiffs' attorneys and verdict

A Sarasota judge took an unusual stand in a civil case that involved alleged stolen trade secrets, and in a doing so sent a message to attorneys: No frivolous lawsuits in my courtroom.

  • News
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 10, 2015
Seeing red

Balance sheets didn't finish positive for some area banks. But confidence abounds for the future.

  • Finance
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 15, 2025
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii opens first Sarasota location

To cement its role as a community gathering spot, the Hawaiian-inspired coffee shop is offering free meeting space for groups.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • October 2, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 5-11 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A North Manatee County vacant land deal for nearly $22 million highlights the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 12, 2024
Bankrupt Clearwater marketing firm secures $122M in financing

The digital advertising firm has filed for bankruptcy protection and has agreed to be bought by its creditors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota gym leaving Mira Mar building for new downtown location

Jefferson Fit will open a new center in October across from Sprouts Farmers Market between Main Street and Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 19, 2026
Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Family Beginning of Indiana is now part of Invo Fertility Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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