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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 31, 2014
Loans with a click

Online lender OnDeck is touring the country to pitch to small businesses that can't get loans from a bank. As the company approaches servicing $1 billion in loans, CEO Noah Breslow says building trust remains a challenge.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • June 9, 2025
New owners of landmark Longboat Key restaurant 'overwhelmed' with support

Preserving and celebrating this Longboat Key staple is personal for Rachel Ghormley's family.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Saudi Sheik, Boca investor buy 44 acresPreshers Tool & Fastener grows, adds warehouseMartinez family buys Del Prado centerThree doctors buy units in Vanderbilt Beach buildingOrion buys land, plans Venice galleria branchAirport Hampton Inn to start in MayHome health care firmbuys South Trail buildingMetro, D.E. Shaw buy part of Epperson RanchTA Associates fundbuys Reo BuildingNorthgate Lincoln-Mercury buys Tampa dealership siteRoyal Yacht Club sold, named Beso Del Sol Resort

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 16, 2010
Property Tax Pressure

Real estate values continue to trend down, but at a slower rate, as some county governments look to increase property tax rates in economic uncertainty.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 6, 2010
Addition by Subtraction

Property tax exemptions aimed at job growth are on the Aug. 24 ballots of Charlotte and Sarasota counties, while others consider the 30-year-old law.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 26, 2024
Florida's insurance chief touts progress but urges patience

As reforms begin to take hold, Florida's troubled insurance market is showing signs of stabilization, but it takes time to trickle down to consumers.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2025
Noted Naples chef rebuilds life, business after vicious accident

Brian Roland was nearly killed four years ago while working a catering event. He has turned his recovery into a story of hope, resilience and, importantly, faith.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2022
Insurance reform package sails through Legislature — will it fix the crisis?

Governor calls legislation most significant insurance reform in a generation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2004
Paperless Highway

Forget couriers and rushed trips to the federal courthouse to meet a deadline. The Middle District of Florida will soon go live.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2003
The Art of Banking

Veteran Bay area banker Joseph M. Wheeler came out of retirement to work where he can truly practice his craft. He says decent earnings will come eventually at Atlantic States Bank.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 16, 2017
Young Guns

Five top bankers in the region share their stories — and secrets behind their success.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2022
Tampa water firm ceases operations in Russia

Primo Water Corp. joins the exodus of companies from the country in the wake of its invasion of Ukraine.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2009
Gulf Coast bank stocks rally on news

The publicly traded stocks of two beleaguered Florida bank-holding companies in Naples, TIB Financial and Bank of Florida, surged earlier this week on news that former Bank of America Chief Executive Officer Hugh McColl is among a group of investors seeking to invest in Florida bank assets.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota starts renovation

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota has kicked off the renovation portion of its $5 million improvement project and aside from guests the big winners will be charities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Will M&I bank collect on Orion?

M&I Marshall & Ilsley Bank recently won a $16.9 million judgment against Orion Bancorp.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2010
Tech Data posts record quarter

More than $6 billion in net sales made it the Clearwater corporation's best.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2011
Raymond James profits up 90%

The financial firm achieved record levels in both net revenues and profits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
St. Pete tower name blank

Something is missing lately from One Progress Plaza, the tallest office structure in downtown St. Petersburg's central business district.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2011
Export expert exhorts exporters

Exporting goods overseas is one of the few areas of the U.S. economy that's doing well, but few do it right.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2010
SinoFresh adds R&D capability

The Venice firm will accelerate the development of three new products.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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