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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 12, 2026
Gulf-front Siesta Key estate lists for $26 million

The home on Point of Rocks features an infinity pool that appears to merge with the Gulf.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 1, 2013
Gambling gamers

Former Raymond James IT wiz Landon Bass says he knows nothing about video games. That didn't stop him from joining a company to build an online fantasy league for gamers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2016
Big move across the way

Size matters in the niche liquefied natural gas industry, a point on full display Sept. 9 outside Port Manatee in north Manatee County.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Naples home sales increase 7%

Sales of existing single-family homes increased 7% over the year in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 18, 2024
Sarasota County damage estimate over $440M from Hurricane Milton

More than 100 structures were destroyed in unincorporated Sarasota County in Hurricane Milton, county officials say, based on initial assessments.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2017
IT firm taps board member as new CEO

Brian Marlier will lead Focal Point Data Risk, succeeding Yong-Gon Chon.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 19, 2023
Tampa General Hospital opens outpatient infusion center

The TGH Cancer Institute's Brandon satellite will offer cancer patients closer infusion options.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2014
Naples home prices jump

The median price of existing single-family homes in Naples rose 26% in March as inventory continued to drop.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2015
Naples condo prices jump 26%

Existing-home prices rose in January in Naples, with condos leading the way with a 26% increase in the median price compared with the same month in 2014.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2017
Fuel for growth

First Watch sets its sight on 1,000.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2024
Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands reopens after storms

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 17, 2021
Ronto Group adds to Lido Beach site

Naples firm Ronto Group buys Coquina on the Beach hotel as part of a plan to develop a five-star, hotel-branded condominium on Sarasota's Lido Beach.

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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 |
  • April 23, 2010
Superior Uniform turns profit

The Seminole-based company earned $0.09 per share this quarter.

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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.

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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 Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2023
Sunshine State on brink of recession, says noted economist

According to Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, Florida ‘can’t escape’ a downturn.

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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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