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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 20, 2015
Rain down

DeAngelis Diamond Construction put its entire information technology infrastructure in the cloud. The move took the haze out of employee communications.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 10, 2015
Good catch

Turnaround specialist Chad Kovarik resurrected Action Craft, a manufacturer of premium flats and bay boats in Cape Coral.

  • Industries
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 1, 2015
Image conscious

Construction executive Mark Weaver is fixated on two things outside of work: concerts and photography. He's combined both into a passion.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 8, 2024
More leadership changes at Hertz as new batch of executives named

The Lee County rental car company has named five new executives after replacing several C-suite leaders already this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 18, 2025
Allegiant plane at SRQ features unique wrap

A distinctive design is emblazoned on a plane at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport that officials hope will boost tourism.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 6, 2025
Gender and business leadership: How much does it matter?

The answer can be varied and depends on some important factors. But one constant is leaders — of either gender — need to be flexible and adaptable.

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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild on hold as economic uncertainty increases costs

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 8, 2025
Grit, goals and going for it: The 2025 Top Entrepreneurs

Blending grit with a go-for-it attitude has proved to be the right mix for the Business Observer's 2025 Top Entrepreneurs.

  • Florida
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 9, 2024
Building materials giant to buy Tampa-based Masonite in $4B deal

Just weeks after Masonite International saw a $3 billion deal fall through in its pursuit of PGT Innovations, Masonite itself has agreed to be bought for $3.9 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 11, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $33 million vacant land deal in Lee County highlights transactions for the week of Jan 29.

  • Transactions
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2025
Mayor says Gas Plant redevelopment to continue despite Rays rejecting stadium deal

The team announced it was backing out of a deal to build a new stadium.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2023
Rebooted Ringling Bros. show born in Manatee County aims to fill arenas

Feld Entertainment has been working on the show for more than a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2023
Site cleared for rebirth of noted Sarasota bath and racket club

Rebranded as Bath + Racquet Residences & Club, the mixed-use development is expected to be a catalyst for south Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 11, 2025
Report: Tariffs to add $10K to cost of Florida house, $7K to cars

Florida TaxWatch says the Sunshine State's exports and imports are at risk, and both consumers and businesses will be hit.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2024
SWFL publishing company buys historic California newspapers

Two of the newspapers have been in print since the 1860s and 1870s.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 6, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer reports $10M revenue loss from hurricanes

Helios Technologies also says there were $3 million in recovery expenses after three fall storms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 16, 2024
Construction begins on 4-acre lagoon at 3,000-home north Manatee community

Seaire will bring a new “lagoon lifestyle” to Parrish, according to the Tampa developer that has made lagoons a signature offering.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 9, 2025
St. Pete approves $16M more in funds for Tropicana Field repairs

The city initially set aside $55.7 million for repairing the stadium, but the additional money set aside Thursday brings the actual cost closer to $59.7 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 8, 2025
$30M affordable housing project breaks ground in Manatee County

Cedar Cove is a project by Blue Sky Communities and CASL designed to help families emerging from homelessness.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 12, 2021
Hospital CEO keeps team focused on the big picture — even in crisis

Hospital CEO keeps team focused on the big picture — even in crisis

  • Leadership
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