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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2019
Entrepreneur cleaning up with skin care stores

Chronic skin conditions led Deanna Wallin into a career change. Her Naples Soap Company founded 10 years ago is now a $10 million retailer and wholesaler.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2004
Economic Blessing?

Hurricane Charley may have destroyed or forced the closure of only 1% to 5% of businesses in its path. That's much less than the damage Andrew caused in 1992.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2022
Medical center announces $120 million project

The expansion in Lakewood Ranch is expected to create 100 new jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Commissioner's claims thinning out

State Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty's claims of new capital propping up the property insurance market are again being called out — and this time some powerful people in the state are taking notice.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Patient executive makes his move

Steve Marino, who closed on a $380,000 deal for the land last July, recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex on the site, where he eventually hopes to employ at least 10 people. He hopes a glossy new showroom for appliances will be open by early 2011.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Bill could help - and hurt

The law of unintended consequences in politics is at play with a provision of a catchall economic development bill Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed in late May.

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  • June 13, 2021
Real estate brokerage appoints three top officials

The new executives have diverse experience in real estate and human resources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2021
Michigan-based law firm expands to Naples area

The new Varnum location is being led by real estate partner Tom Forster.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2021
Eatery in popular tourist destination reopens after sale, renovations

Sculley’s Waterfront Restaurant, located at John’s Pass in Madeira Beach, Florida, was acquired and fully renovated by Sun Pubs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Hardware giant breaks ground on new facility in region

Ace Hardware Corp.’s Plant City, Florida, retail support center is scheduled to open in November 2021.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 29, 2019
New York firm buys pair of Bradenton residential projects

A New York company has acquired a pair of Bradenton residential projects, Treesdale and Oakmeade, for $28.75 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2020
Fast-growing national donut chain to debut in region

Duck Donuts is one of three new tenants announced for Waterside Place.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2020
Hardware giant to open new distribution center in region

Ace Hardware Corp. plans to move its local retail support center, currently located in Tampa, to a new facility in Plant City, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2018
Health system completes renovation, begins expansion

Lee Health will consolidate obstetrical services in new space at HealthPark Medical Center, adding 10 new beds while providing faster access to emergency services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2019
Brewery announces expansion into new state

JDub’s Brewing Co. also released new packaging varieties, including two 12-packs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2019
New solar power plant to be built in area

FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center in Manatee County will be FPL's second solar plant in the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Restaurant chain names three new executives

Matthew Eisenacher is First Watch's new senior vice president of brand strategy and innovation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2018
Developer unveils makeover of high-traffic retail area

The Sembler Company, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based shopping center developer, held a grand re-opening for Disston Plaza, a Publix-anchored shopping center at the corner of 49th St. N. and 38th Ave. N.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2017
Major developer plans to raze noted hotel, rebuild it

The developer's proposal would add 128 rooms to the beachfront resort

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 15, 2025
Sarasota-Bradenton airport sets all-time monthly passenger record

Nearly 600,000 passengers traveled through the airport's two concourses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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