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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
What can I do to put you in this app?

A Naples startup with a focus on software apps for ecommerce, from cars to used EBay goods, has received a $6.5 million angel investment.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
Drafting champions

Many recruiting lessons learned in building a winning sports team can assist winning business teams as well.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 17, 2024
Masonite terminates $3B acquisition deal with PGT Innovations

A $3 billion acquisition deal, one of the largest deals in Gulf Coast business history, has been scuttled.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 13, 2024
Michael Saunders & Co. buys land for south Sarasota County office

The real estate company plans to construct an office and a building for lease in Wellen Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer fires CEO for consensual employee relationship

The termination marks the second straight CEO at Helios Technologies to violate company ethics policies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 19, 2024
Developing Manatee County community to hit $75M in new home sales

North River Ranch, a master-planned community in Parrish, is approaching a sales milestone.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 13, 2025
Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota nonprofit leader wins global Junior League honor

Jessica Rogers has been a Junior League of Sarasota member for two decades.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 17, 2025
Developer seeks to build six-story hotel, apartments next to Michael's on East

The owner of the shopping center on U.S. 41 at Bahia Vista has submitted a site plan for the project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Toby Manulak, Senior Vice President |
  • April 18, 2025
Leadership: Empowering Others to Deliver Excellence

Passion, enthusiasm and, contagious energy drive success.

  • Moss & Associates
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2025
Bipartisan condo reform legislation heading to governor allows lines of credit

The new rules, if signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, would give condo unit owners some relief from mounting association fees and assessment costs.

  • Florida
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota waterfront bar reopens after storms

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 21, 2025
$37M affordable senior housing project complete in Bradenton

Astoria on 9th marks the fourth affordable housing community in Bradenton for developer Housing Trust Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 2, 2024
First Watch grows in Manatee County with new Lakewood Ranch restaurant

The Lakewood Ranch First Watch is one of at least two new restaurants planned by the brand for 2024 in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 4, 2024
South Sarasota County hospital under HCA names new CEO

Kelly Lindsay was formerly an executive at HCA Florida Brandon, where she helped develop the emergency services and cardiovascular programs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2023
Former PepsiCo Australia CEO named top exec at Tampa water company

Robbert Rietbroek, whose career includes stints overseeing Quaker Foods North America and PepsiCo Australia and New Zealand, has been named CEO of Tampa-based Primo Water Corp.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 4, 2025
50-year-old Tampa education-tech firm receives $350M investment

Tampa-based government and education tech consulting firm MGT announced the investment from global firm Ares Management Corp. on Wednesday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 13, 2025
Detwiler’s Farm Market plans new Manatee County store

The grocery store will be off State Road 64 in Bradenton's Braden River Plaza.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 12, 2025
Moez Limayem confirmed as USF’s new president

USF’s former business dean will make a base salary of $1.25 million as the ninth president of the university.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 2, 2026
Report: Childhood poverty pockets remain in region amid Florida decline

While Florida childhood poverty has decreased by 0.4% year over year, challenges remain, according to the Florida Chamber Foundation.

  • Florida
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