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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2018
Loans rise at area community banks

Executives at five banks in the region share the why behind their loan growth.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2023
Developer reveals transformative plans for Sarasota mall

Torburn Partners is planning 1,200 apartments and 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and commercial space on the former mall site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 18, 2022
Something to smile about: Dental college's new program a big win for grins

The U.S. dental industry faces declining numbers of new dentists, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Nova Southeastern University tackles the problem head-on.

  • Education
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Working University

Hodges University has built a solid reputation helping professionals advance their careers. Starting this fall, most students won't even have to set foot on its campus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2007
10 years: Ambition trumped good sense

Navel gazing hasn't been our thing. You know, talking about yourself ... boring people with the most overused word in the dictionary: "I." But indulge us for a little of that - just for a little while. The Gulf Coast Business Review is 10.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Bar's Keeper

Carolyn Heath-Hausmann took her inheritance o a small historic tavern o and put together a team to develop an important and complex mixed-use project in Sarasota.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
The Answer to Affordable Housing: Shoes

Here's the reality: Sarasota County will never have an ample supply of affordable housing. It will never have an ample supply no matter what government handouts and subsidies and trust funds it creates. And the reason is simple: Sarasotans ...don't want i

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
Conference Center Be Unconventional

Is public financing and subsidy the only way? The gurus recommend that Sarasotais conference center be unique. Maybe thereis a way with private equity.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2010
Medical Momentum

The medical billing industry is on the cusp of colossal shift. Susan Coles, who built a 25-employee firm from her bedroom in less than a decade, wants in on the action.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 11, 2012
Tell the Truth, Screw the Politics

Sen. Mike Bennett is more pragmatist than ideologue, but more than anything, he's Mike Bennett. Unique.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 30, 2016
Insuring the future

The next generation is making an impact as family-owned Key Agency expands.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 13, 2024
Fairgrounds operator seeks appreciation, less 'poking fun' from officials

The Sarasota County Fairgrounds operator calls the open space and civic buildings a community asset that runs "on its own dime."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Buchanan Enterprises moving headquartersBoar's Head relocating to Sarasota City CenterSarasota Investment Group Buys Land for SteeplechaseHaley's Motel owners close on propertyCorvus, Lemon Development buy Blue Line parking lotIllinois developer buysland on Palm, Mira MarCharlotte Development buys land for second commonsAsselstine, Seidelbuy Tamiami Trail propertySheer Supply Co. moving to Chenet Lane

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 2, 2018
Co-Work spaces evolving as they gain in popularity

New co-working spaces throughout the Gulf Coast are going upscale and adding amenities to lure tenants to the short-term shared offices, taking advantage of shifts in the way many think about work.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Renaissance Vinoy Deal Valued at $44 MillionVenture pays $30 million for assisted-living facilityDeveloper purchases rental properties for $106 millionOpus South closes dealto build luxury condosREIT pays $26 million for east Tampa property

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Numbers Woman

A question and answer session with Julie Kline, chief financial officer for Stock Development.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Not Your Father's Chamber

Night life. Condo towers. Hip retail shops. St. Petersburg isn't what it used to be. It's a vibrant, changing city.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2007
Busey Shopper

Busey Bank executives are scouting for acquisitions, hoping to buy local banks that are struggling due to the real estate downturn. But first, the bank plans to tidy its own house.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
More Room at the Inn

An increase in the supply of hotel rooms along the Gulf Coast sent occupancies down. But hoteliers have successfully raised room rates.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

St. Petersburg Lawyer Keeps Nearly $1 Million, Regains LicenseTampa firm shifting from nursing homes?New bar presidents assume leadership rolesNorth Florida lawyer chosen to lead barFormer Wilkes & McHugh litigator opens law practiceCreditors select Akerman Senterfitt as co-counselGrayRobinson attorney elected Kiwanis directorHill, Ward & Henderson hires new tax attorneyCarlton Fields attorney becomes certified in tax lawFlorida Bar honors 50-year lawyers

  • Law
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