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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2025
Sarasota chamber leader wins global recognition

Heather Kasten, president and CEO of Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, has earned the highest certification of the chamber profession.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Goodwill e-commerce booming

It's not just the Goodwill thrift stores that are doing brisk business these days.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • December 26, 2024
Transformative Ybor project is going full throttle, despite headwinds

Darryl Shaw spent the year seeing projects come to life and isn’t done yet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 26, 2021
SCF goes all in on innovation and entrepreneur hub

A college enters the innovation hub space — with funky robots, drones and cool gear in tow.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 26, 2024
Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

LM Funding has invested, and so far made, millions in mining for bitcoin. It has its sights set on much bigger dividends.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2021
Airport's passenger traffic in February increases 26% over January

Despite the gains, passenger traffic in February was 69% of the 2020 level.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2022
Sarasota firm named Florida Builder of the Year

Headed by a previous 40 Under 40 winner, Nautilus Homes will receive the award July 30.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2012
North Port EDC seeks investors

The organization will begin a campaign to ask for more funding and involvement July 9.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2017
Tampa restaurateur launches new concept

Raymond Menendez previously worked at the Ciccio Restaurant Group.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2014
More coins in the couch cushions

The national furniture industry doesn't sit too comfortable these days, at least when it comes to unsold inventory.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
Bee Ridge strip center sells to investor for $1.05M

James Elmore of Bradenton purchased a 10,440-square-foot unnamed strip center for $1.05 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2019
Veteran entrepreneurs to benefit from arrival of national nonprofit

Bunker Labs, a national nonprofit that helps veterans start and operate businesses, will hold a grand opening for its Tampa chapter — the first in Florida — on Sept. 26.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2012
North Port run poorly, say 55%

A new poll at the North Port EDC's website shows a lack of confidence.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2014
BB&T Insurance promotes local exec

John Laurie oversees 26 insurance brokers in the Bradenton-Sarasota market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Rowing facility approved

Sarasota County has not determined the funding source for the $28 million project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 27, 2023
Well-known Manatee-Sarasota area college president announces retirement

Carol Probstfeld will officially retire July 1, 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 13, 2023
Police build 26 cases in Sarasota County retail theft sting

The four-day operation led to 26 cases equally that were distributed between felony and misdemeanor charges.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2009
County official creates Web site

Being media savvy is a prerequisite for most successful politicians,. Now one local Manatee County official is hoping to put that “news” knowledge to work as owner of a Bradenton news Web site.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2015
Building big

Highland Homes seized an opportunity, born in the recession, to expand beyond Polk County.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2018
Luxury builder completes purchase of 30-acre site

London Bay Homes officials say they are exploring options for the land.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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