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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 25, 2024
Average airfares drop in Tampa Bay, rise slightly at Sarasota-Bradenton

The price of getting somewhere via a plane is going up nationally.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 29, 2025
IMG Academy to host NBA training camp

The Cleveland Cavaliers will be in Bradenton this week training for the 2025–2026 NBA season.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2025
Nominations for Business Observer 40 Under 40 now open

The nomination deadline for the Business Observer's 2025 40 Under 40 issue is Wednesday, July 16.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 30, 2025
Sarasota-Bradenton, Cape Coral-Fort Myers in national boomtown report

Lakeland joins those two metro areas in the LendingTree analysis.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 15, 2025
Tampa luxury tower picks up $520M in financing

The developers behind the Pendry hotel and residential development obtained the construction financing for the 38-story riverfront project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 5, 2026
Naples' David Hoffmann takes over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. has been named chairman of Lee Enterprises after $50 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 9, 2025
Pool company owner sentenced to prison in fraud case, ordered to pay $2M

The owner of Olympus Pools is also prohibited from owning or operating a business during his 30-year probation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 1, 2025
Bradenton restaurant manager charged in business burglary

The manager of the Bradenton Oak & Stone was arrested following what police call a “bungled burglary.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 26, 2026
Athletic training franchise opens in Sarasota

D1 Training is holding a grand opening on Beneva Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Developers Diversified Realty Trust buys Inland RetailDavis Marcus Partners acquires two Naples office buildingsMiami developer buys land for apartments or condosKite Realty buys lot in Shops at Eagle CreekING Clarion buys Town Place, plans improvementsTennessee group acquires shopping centerFedex acquires Tampa terminal as part of company purchaseRegency Centers, Macquarie buy Merchants CrossingUniversity Parkway Friendly's sold to new ownershipNew flex parks planned for Creekwood, LenaEmpire Equity buys Shadowood, others from Equity Residential

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Vermont hoteliers buy Riviera Beach ResortCommunity Bank of Manatee buys Manatee Avenue bankMaryland businessmen plan estate developmentConstruction kicks off for Tech HouseDevelopers prepping for Foundation Park

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2019
St. Pete rocks the headquarters relocation business

The sun shines bright on St. Petersburg in the race to win headquarters relocations. Says one official: ‘We are just getting started.’

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2020
Kayne Anderson doubles down on Gulf Coast senior housing

As concerns about some senior housing mounts, a Boca Raton firm named Kayne Anderson is investing heavily in the sector throughout the Gulf Coast

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 1, 2022
Sarasota entrepreneur jumps at new franchise opportunity

From rock star drummer to cancer survivor, Michael Tucci has seen (almost) it all. His latest challenge: finding the just-right space to open an indoor trampoline park in Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 22, 2016
Hidden jewel

North Fort Myers may be an undiscovered development opportunity. Busy traffic and riverfront land in private hands are two pluses.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 3, 2023
Prominent Southwest Florida nonprofit CEO to leave position

Sarah Owen has held nonprofit CEO roles for nearly 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 1, 2021
Fast-growing community on the cusp of getting a new Publix

WMG Development broke ground for The Shoppes at Palmer Ranch project. The 65,848-square-foot center will be anchored by a Publix, making a trip to the grocery store just a walk away for some residents.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2011
No Regrets

A pursuit Larysa Switlyk picked up five years ago changed her life. It could be her next career.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 29, 2011
Government Digest: Apr. 29

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2011
Camp Out

A global networking group known for its lack of structure has delivered some concrete opportunities to Gulf Coast businesses.

  • Strategies
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