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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 8, 2024
Longtime Anna Maria, Manatee plumbing entrepreneur dies

Mike LaPensee, who started LaPensee Plumbing with his wife, was successful in part due to his connection to the community, a former Manatee County commissioner says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2025
'Tort tax' report: Frivolous lawsuits cost more than $1,200 per resident in Florida

Florida, at least when compared against other states, is ranked in the top half of costs stemming from lawsuit abuse.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2025
Occupancy at Port Charlotte's Sunseeker nearly doubles as sale nears

Allegiant Travel Co., which saw an uptick in visitor numbers, expects to announce the details of a deal later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
Well-known Bradenton fruit farm may be looking to sell

Heading into its 84th season, Mixon Fruit Farms has been dealt a couple of tough years and now the owners are considering making some changes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 3, 2025
Sarasota County OKs plan for new court records storage facility

The Sarasota County Commission approves a lease-to-purchase plan for a new, legal documents storage building closer to the downtown court complex.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2025
Legoland Florida president leaves position at resort

Franceen Gonzales oversaw the Winter Haven resort for just over a year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mike Walker and Jeffrey Beisler-Snell, Ph.D. |
  • November 7, 2025
Global Trade Uncertainty Requires an Experienced Banking Team

Tariffs may have an impact on your business - but there are ways to counter them.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin Gillen & Aubrey LaBoda – Synovus Bank |
  • January 2, 2026
Commercial Payments Fraud is on the Rise: Here’s How to Protect Your Business

Learn how to protect your company... and your customers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 3, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Flying Bridge property sold to Naples developerEcono Lodge former owner buys back motelInvestors purchase Tara land for office developmentFairway Development Group buys Boleyn Road landRADISSON to open in '08 in SarasotaGreen Tee complex apartments acquired for $12.5 millionGroup buys Radio Road land for shopping centerNorth American Properties buys land in North Fort MyersFerman Motor buys dealership landMiami investors buy Campus Walk ApartmentsOsprey SA buys Westlake Corporate Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2023
SWFL cancer services network goes big with debut in Texas

American Oncology Network now has practices and partners in 18 states.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 10, 2023
Tampa elevator company adds four execs

Elevated leadership wants to grow its service base more as it hires four fresh executives.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 22, 2023
Michigan credit union, after acquiring local bank, rebrands Tampa Bay branches

Five former Pilot Bank locations have reopened under the Lake Michigan Credit Union banner.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 20, 2023
Michigan chicken-wing restaurant expands to Tampa Bay region

To promote its new restaurant, Detroit Wing Co. gave away free wings for a year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2023
Busch Gardens debuts Serengeti Flyer, its latest thrill ride

The attraction soars over the Tampa amusement park’s 65-acre Serengeti Plain area at speeds of up to 68 mph.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2023
Calling all contractors: Submissions for Top 50 issue are being accepted

Submissions will be accepted through Wednesday, Feb. 15.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 28, 2022
Gulf Coast city among nation's friendliest to food trucks

Tampa ranks highly in a list of U.S. cities that are best for the mobile restaurants.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2022
Longtime investment industry official named board chair of New College Foundation

Alison Gardner has served the board since 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2022
20-year legal executive joins Empath Health

Christy Hendricks most recently served as the chief legal officer at OU Medicine.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2022
Bradenton museum launches search for a new CEO

After 15 months, the museum announced Hillary Spencer is no longer in the role.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2022
Credit union donates $600,000 to Hurricane Ian relief efforts

Volunteer Florida will receive $500,000 and the Foundation for Lee County Public Schools will receive $100,000 from Suncoast Credit Union.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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