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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2023
Tampa fast-food chain has new owners in deal that cuts $225M of debt

Checkers' lenders are now the majority owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 12, 2023
Boutique hotel brand popular in LA to make Florida debut in Tampa

Palisociety and WS Development will make its first hotel foray into Florida with its Palihouse brand.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 13, 2023
Tampa Bay law firm picks new managing shareholder

Nelson T. Castellano is the firm's new managing shareholder, succeeding Marie Tomassi after her 10 years in the role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2023
Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2023
Senior living complex expands with new building, units start at $1.17M

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers was founded in 1968.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By TenantBase |
  • December 17, 2021
Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital names health care industry veteran as new CFO

Jeff Limbocker will succeed the retiring William Woeltjen as chief financial officer of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in October.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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.

  • News
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