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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2022
Opera Naples names new executive director

Laura Burns comes to the organization with over 25 years of experience.

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  • September 27, 2022
Memorial scholarship announced for aspiring hoteliers

The scholarship will be available to students at Florida Gulf Coast University School of Resort and Hospitality Management.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 28, 2022
Emergency rules protect insured from cancellation

DeSantis signed an emergency order to protect the state’s policyholders for next two months.

  • Insurance
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  • December 19, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Attorney gives gift that can't be repaidAttorney named president of the U.S. Golf Association

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  • March 4, 2010
Joneses buy Capri Inn, plan rehab, rebranding

Don and Elena Jones of Sarasota purchased the 10-unit Capri Inn at The Beach motel on Siesta Key east of Midnight Pass Road from a The Bank of Commerce subsidiary for $995,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 29, 2010
Real estate firms buy Waterford at Cypress Lake

A joint venture of real estate firms in Maine and in Montana purchased a 450-unit apartment complex for $20 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 12, 2010
Health care reform spurs local growth spurt

Randy Bartlein is no fan of Obamacare — but the government takeover of health care sure has been good for his business.

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  • December 24, 2010
Investors buy Tierra Verde Resort Marina

A Clearwater investment group purchased a mortgage to cover the Tierra Verde Resort Marina and has taken over ownership.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2010
Relocation plans could sail away

A transaction that was thought to be a major victory for Sarasota County economic officials is now in doubt.

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  • November 30, 2010
Iorio: Don't stop progressing

Tampa Mayor Pam Iorio gave a swan song of sorts during the Tampa Bay Partnership's annual meeting Nov. 19 at the A La Carte Event Pavilion.

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  • January 10, 2011
Venice bank lives in sunny days

The community bank Jim Kuhlman founded in Venice three years ago has grown so fast, the surge surpassed even his own lofty expectations.

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  • September 23, 2010
THURSDAY'S CUP: Friends welcome enemies on Amend. 4

If nothing else, state constitutional Amendment 4 on the Nov. 2 ballot continues to prove divisive and controversial.

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  • January 28, 2011
Canadian firm buys Mosaic Florida building

Artis Real Estate Investment Trust purchased the 107,463-square-foot Mosaic Florida headquarters building for $20.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Quality discounts stock offer

Quality Distribution will sell four million shares of stock for $9.50 each.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • July 29, 2010
Unfinished Dali gets accolades

The grand opening of St. Petersburg's new Salvador Dali Museum is six months away, yet the unfinished structure is already garnering accolades for its unique design.

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  • August 27, 2010
Government types bury heads in sand

A group of Siesta Key business leaders successfully beat back a big foe in its efforts to attract thousands of tourists later this year.

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  • March 28, 2011
Malpractice limit in works

Legislature proposes limiting damages in medical-malpractice lawsuits.

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  • April 26, 2013
Local CEO goes bald - for a cause

Bouchard Insurance CEO Doug Bishop has something in common with Tampa Bay Rays Manager Joe Maddon: Both have shaved their heads in support of cancer research.

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  • May 1, 2013
Florida ranks No. 1 for trade infrastructure

The state had four top 10 rankings in a U.S Chamber of Commerce report.

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  • May 13, 2013
Florida gets greener behind the wheel

Florida clearly has shades of blue and red when it comes to politics, but the Sunshine State goes green for cars and trucks.

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