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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 3, 2018
Margaritaville Holdings planning a pair of Gulf Coast hotels

Margaritaville Holdings unveils plans for new hotels in Fort Myers and Anna Maria Sound with TPI Hospitality and Floridays Development Co. as part of a major brand expansion nationwide.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2017
What if?

The statewide boom in tourism, a jobs machine for the region, has to end sometime, right?

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 7, 2017
Rebound Time

DeSoto Square Mall's new owner plans millions in renovations to lure back customers and tenants.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 22, 2017
Buy Side

A Chicago firm has bought more than a dozen Naples commercial properties in the past three years, and has more in its sights.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 6, 2013
Sales refocus

Now that Tampa-based Creative Sign Designs dragged itself out of the downturn and continues to post consistent year-over-year growth, Kelly Crandall looks to ramp up her sales team.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 13, 2015
Tsunami alert

As aging Americans spur growth in senior housing, savvy developers are finding creative ways to pursue opportunities in the market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2015
The speaker speaks

Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli explains why the House stands against Medicaid expansion.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 28, 2024
Citing better business climate, Maryland ad agency opens Sarasota office

A rebrand and a new office in Sarasota — while not totally ditching the Old Line State — provides an ad agency a nice boost.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 26, 2024
Interest in padel increases in Sarasota, major tournament coming in 2025

"Word is definitely out there" about padel, says Ellie Berdusco, manager of sports facility The Pad Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2024
VP seeks adventure outside of Tampa nonprofit

In learning how "the first step is the scariest," National Pediatric Cancer Foundation executive Casey Taylor pushes herself to handle bigger and tougher steps.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 26, 2024
Florida truck driver training company plans expansion into Texas

FleetForce Trucking is one of several companies in Sarasota County that is in growth mode.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 16, 2023
Tervis names new CEO, former top exec moves into new role

The Tervis name and company dates back to 1946.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • December 10, 2025
Officials deny east Manatee grocery store, storage facility proposal

Two Manatee commissioners cite flooding concerns. “It floods out there if you spit in the street,” commissioner Bob McCann said.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2026
AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

The twice-indicted Sarasota businessman is awaiting trial in Maryland with a new baby and while, prosecutors say, running a new private jet business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 20, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Developer Converts Estero Apartments into CondosOhio-based company buys Sanibel shopping centerLennar buys Naples land near I-75Developer converts Naples hotel to condosTOUSA acquires Transeastern and four developmentsFranchisor plans Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que in Fort MyersMcGarvey Development buys East Cape business parkPompano Beach developer buysAirport Exchange Park in Lee County

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 14, 2011
International Interest

Joe Lopano's nine-month tenure as CEO of Tampa International Airport has not always been harmonious. But so far, it has been productive.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 2, 2021
Room boom: Hotels have become a hot commodity

Hotel properties across the region are generating solid returns for investors. The trend appears to have staying power.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 3, 2022
Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Sarasota/Manatee 40 under 40

A look at the best an brightest under 40 in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 4, 2010
The Big Deal

The state's gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe promises revenue, economic growth and jobs, but Gulf Coast racetrack operators see tough times ahead.

  • Florida
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