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  • April 23, 2004
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  • July 2, 2021
Exec sentenced in PPP loan scam, must forfeit boat and $3.3M

A federal jury convicted Casey David Crowther in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 1, 2016
Speak up

With a future-is-now mindset, Manatee County looks to reel in millennials. The next five years could be crucial.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
Chain cracks open more growth

The story behind how First Watch Restaurants closed a deal that nearly doubles the size of what was already a $140 million company mirrors the daytime eatery chain itself: Friendly and quick, and no hassles.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2025
Fort Myers cancer lab firm wins federal patent lawsuit

NeoGenomics says it has begun selling its product for early cancer relapse detection in wake of federal court ruling.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Ace Bankers

With the largest community bank capitalization in state history, American Momentum plans to become "Florida's Bank." With money and experience, it might be big sooner than later.

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  • January 3, 2025
The Word for 2025: ‘Elon’

Elon Musk is flawed. We all are. Nonetheless, Musk is emblematic of the mood of Americans. He symbolizes the can-do, pioneering spirit that made the United States. Forget the moon; shoot for Mars.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 5, 2023
Multimillion-dollar gym to open in north Manatee County

The Crunch Fitness is the fifth owned by the franchisee in the Sarasota-Bradenton area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 15, 2023
Women’s retailer names financial leader after previous CFO’s short stint

The new CFO has been with Chico’s for more than a decade.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 24, 2023
Health care network promotes executive to top regional role

Jyric Sims will succeed Ravi Chari as president of HCA Healthcare Inc.’s west Florida division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2022
Top industry honor awarded to local law firm partner

The organization named John Patterson the recipient for the difference he's made in the industry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

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  • May 28, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest move from the top area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • April 15, 2010
Mosaic hopes new HQ attracts workers

The Mosaic Co. had plenty of reasons to build its $20-million state headquarters in southeastern Hillsborough County.

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  • April 16, 2010
Top Deals: Apartments Sold

The latest Gulf Coast real estate deals, updated daily with new transactions.

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  • October 20, 2011
Firm cashes in on credit crunch

Scarce lending to small businesses has spurred action from the federal government. But, Chris Kille, president of Commersense, says that he has the answer.

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  • July 19, 2013
Tampa housing authority nearing construction start for Reed apartments

The sale was part of plans to develop the site into a seven-story senior-housing apartment building called The Reed.

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  • June 18, 2013
Firm lights the way to new HQ

Evolucia, an LED lightning company, will move into a 61,000-square-foot facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 5, 2013
Pair of local residential sales top $10M

Both transactions provide more evidence of a recovery in the high-end market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2021
While most Florida ports struggle, two in the region shine

Port Manatee and Port Tampa Bay posted big gains in cargo volume.

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