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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 19, 2021
The restaurant industry faces disruption in the current model with a new concept — ghost kitchens

The restaurant industry is facing a restructured model with the rise of ghost kitchens. A few spirited and ambitious restaurateurs are all-in on the concept.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 22, 2024
CEO Shirl Penney: From the depths of poverty to running a billion-dollar business

Shirl Penney’s life — from homeless teen to founding a $90 billion financial services company — is a made-for-Hollywood story. It’s also a story of grit, guts and grandfatherly lessons.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 19, 2025
Builder: Sarasota city rules make attainable housing concept a 'losing proposition'

The Neal Communities-associated builder says Sarasota made it so difficult to build a small, low-priced community that it's hesitant to tackle similar projects elsewhere.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
It's Not About Talent

The founder of Chuck E. Cheese says entrepreneurs are successful not because of high IQs. It's all about passion and drive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • March 26, 2009
Pocket of Power

A triumvirate of powerful legislators, all hailing from Manatee County, are setting the agenda for this session — for the last time.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 10, 2020
Firing on all cylinders

The Gulf Coast's commercial real estate growth and positive momentum show few signs of abating in 2020

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 17, 2017
Brand builder

A small budget doesn't mean you have to skimp on creativity. It helps to develop a flawless understanding of your core audience.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2013
Laundry 2.0

An entrepreneurial couple has a dream-big plan to spin the laundry industry in Florida. Their vision will take at least $3 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 2, 2023
$250M Naples resort takes step toward completion as reservations open

Work on the Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is shifting to the interior, giving officials a better idea of when the resort will open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Realty brokerage co-founder adds chief vision officer to title

Naples residents April and Chad Osborne co-founded Call It Closed International Realty in 2019.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 13, 2022
Sarasota-based entrepreneurs develop app to promote plant-based living

The Optamiz app is a resource users can tap into for restaurant suggestions and recipes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Ad-Vance Personnel Services plans to relocate two officesd.trio marketing group takes top creative award Yacht ownership trend puts luxury within reachThe Beanz Man spruces upstore, wins award

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Resort restoration attracts big names

The resurrection of the famed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key might get a boost from some bona fide star power.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 2, 2011
University Grill: See and Be Seen

The University Grill is the place to see and be seen. The restaurant is located near the College Parkway business corridor, home to banks and commercial real estate brokerage firms.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
What recovery? Positive economic vibes hard to find

Nearly one out of two small business owners, 48%, say they are worse off now than they were in 2007.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2011
Profits up for Beasley, Kforce

Beasley Broadcast profits double; Kforce's net income up 60%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2021
Master-planned community surpasses closings milestone

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 27, 2021
Downtown tower brings $149 million, highest sale price in a decade

Houston-based real estate trust buys Icon Central in downtown St. Petersburg, sale amongst the biggest in Tampa Bay in the past 10 years

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2020
Southwest begins service at airport with new flights

Sarasota-Bradenton service will begin on Feb. 14.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Area university to host NBA team’s training camp

The Toronto Raptors have temporarily relocated to Tampa, Florida, and will use Saint Leo University's Bowman Center for their pre-season training camp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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