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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2022
Locally owned bank reports second-quarter results

BayFirst National Bank’s total assets rose from $888.54 million to $921.85 million, an increase of 3.75%.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
New bistro added to mix at Wellen Park

The spot is located in the welcome center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 23, 2022
Redevelopment of Bath & Racquet Club receives final approval

The revamped site will include 256 condos and 65,448 square feet of light commercial space alongside new pickleball and tennis courts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Timid Customers

Even companies specializing in wrapping cars and boats in advertisements are having trouble avoiding the wrath of the all-encompassing slumping housing market.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Westfield Sarasota program to honor community leadersSarasota company uses chemical free printingSiesta Chamber searches for new executive directorTeletronics Inc. selected ascustomer contact for WaterfordDowntown Sarasota goes wirelessGreen conference held in SarasotaSarasota/Bradenton accounting firm joins forces with the BDO Alliance

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  • October 2, 2008
Adjudicated: Success

A court set up for small-scale business cases gets clogged with so much work that it has to call a timeout.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • January 5, 2009
Bank This

Despite the financial turmoil, two longtime Naples bankers raised millions of dollars to start a new bank that will open its doors in January. Their last endeavor was hugely successful.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2009
Adjudicated: Success

A court set up for small-scale business cases gets clogged with so much work that it has to call a timeout.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2009
Gyrocam's Sanborn revels in a victory

The news that giant global defense contractor Lockheed Martin reached a deal to buy Gyrocam Systems, one of Sarasota's rising corporate stars, is a major vindication for local entrepreneur Ken Sanborn.

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  • January 9, 2004
Lawsuits (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Suit charges Trial Consulting Services LL uncompensated from $276 million awardBattle over phone lines results in caseSecurities dealer accused of stiffing law firm

  • Law
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  • December 10, 2009
Another law firm enters Gulf Coast

Another prominent Sarasota law firm has become the gateway for an out of state practice to enter Florida.

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  • October 8, 2012
Tampa Tribune sold for $9.5M

A private equity investment group bought the newspaper from Media General.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • November 30, 2012
Your left brain is becoming obsolete

Sure, you can crunch numbers, calculate return on investment, complete a risk analysis or whip up a balance sheet with the best of them ... but these skills won't help you create what your customers and clients really want and need in the future.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 22, 2021
Investor buys distribution center for nearly $50 million

Lexington Realty Trust has added to its statewide portfolio with a property in Plant City developed by Wharton Industrial and Red Rock Developments last year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2021
Florida and Tampa top the nation in...complaining

Florida and some of its cities lead the country in complaints.

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  • September 9, 2021
Top innovation officer and senior leader for manufacturer dies at 65

Richard “Rick” Caron has been with Welbilt and its predecessor companies since 2005.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
Florida man gets a Netflix show — in North Carolina

The story is all Florida. The location is not.

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  • March 17, 2021
Nonprofit CEO plans to retire after 13 years of leadership

Step Up Suncoast's board has started a regional search and hopes to have a new president and CEO in place by the end of June.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Insurance firm woos financial services official to run division

David Smith, former Cardinal Financial COO, brings 30 years of experience aiding financial services companies to Tampa-based insurance distribution firm BRP Group's Guided Solutions division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2021
Children's foundation names new CEO

Sharon Ghazarian has been with the foundation since July 2020.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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