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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2020
County to spend $32.5 million for new complex

Site will host public works, Sheriff's Office facilities and is expected to prolong landfill's lifespan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2024
Sarasota pickleball company advances on Palm Beach County project

The Pickleball Club, a Sarasota company that develops private, indoor pickleball facilities, is moving forward on a project in Palm Beach County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 26, 2024
Tampa drive-in theater site to make way for 354 affordable apartments

Work is set to officially kick off Tuesday on the affordable housing complex being built on the site of the former theater and flea market on Tampa's Hillsborough Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
First Street Village land for sale...maybe

One of the most high-profile development sites in downtown Fort Myers is for sale.Maybe.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Homebuilder closes out 2016 with $30M in land deals

Medallion Home closes a flurry of deals to end the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2015
Pinellas man arrested in oil investment scheme

State officials say Edward Bahl collected more than $100,000 from investors, promising up to a 50% return in three months.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2022
Tampa Bay sports teams shuffle schedules in response to Ian

Rowdies have pulled the plug on their Sept. 28 match; Bucs’ Oct. 2 home game vs. Chiefs could be moved.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 14, 2018
Relentless entrepreneur hunts success — in cleaning clothes

Tampa area tech entrepreneur Todd Belveal passionately believes he could upend the way people pay to clean clothes at laundromats. Upend, as in replace coins with a smartphone app. While he still might succeed in his mission, Belveal has so far been

  • Strategies
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2011
Free garage parking extended

City commissioners acted to soften the blow of paid parking.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2016
Sweet summertime

The summer slowdown in hospitality, particularly with restaurants, can be tough for some businesses to overcome.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2016
Braves play the field

The Atlanta Braves are still considering Collier County for a spring training facility, even after county commissioners nixed one potential site.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 2, 2023
North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 19, 2023
Fuel infrastructure startup plans $750M in trio of terminals across Florida

Belvedere Terminals says it has a "new system for fuel delivery."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
Lee County sets up emergency building operation, will waive permit fees

County officials say they aim to expedite permits for most types of work.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
Prominent Sarasota developer in talks with P.F. Chang's

Sarasota real estate entrepreneur Dr. Mark Kauffman is in negotiations with P.F. Chang's China Bistro Inc. over a possible Sarasota location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2012
Automotive firm picks Pasco

SB Mfg. is poised to hire 75 employees for its parts manufacturing company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 25, 2015
More rooms on the way

Chatter continues to percolate regarding the possibility of a conference center in downtown Sarasota.

  • News
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 15, 2026
Sarasota restaurant closing on Main Street seeks new space

Element will shutter its current location downtown in late April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2013
Laundry 2.0

An entrepreneurial couple has a dream-big plan to spin the laundry industry in Florida. Their vision will take at least $3 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
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