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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 1, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 27

The weekly roundup of what's happening in government and how it affects business.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2021
Pasco helps locals deal on international stage

The Pasco EDC helps businesses expand overseas by teaching them best practices and making introduction to customers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 8, 2021
Printing company purchases second press to keep up with demand

Sensing an opportunity to grab more market share — and to keep up with a big push in demand — a printing company makes a nearly $1 million investment in its future.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2021
Attorney behind several law firms in the region dies

89-year-old Bill Korp was a mentor and friend to many.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2021
Naples pioneer and real estate entrepreneur dies at 92

Earl Frye owned 11 RE/MAX franchises from Marco Island to Tampa, in addition to other accomplishments.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 29, 2021
What They're Saying: JLL

Surge in COVID-19-inspired industrial demand in Tampa Bay is expected to continue as e-commerce becomes more a part of the overall U.S. economy. Tampa Bay is one of three markets to watch for future growth, brokerage firm says

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Six employees on leave following code enforcement favoritism allegations

The employees were placed on administrative leave Sept. 2 in connection with an ongoing investigation led by Manatee County's inspector general

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 7, 2021
Sonya Kristie, 38

Caldwell Trust Company, vice president and trust officer

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

  • Advice
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  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2021
Radio industry icon, founder of $200M company dies at 89

George Beasley was in the radio industry for six decades.

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  • June 17, 2021
EDC names new interim leader

Move comes as organization faces scrutiny from some public officials.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 28, 2021
Surprising post-pandemic market means growth for law firm

Hot market leads Shumaker to expand its Sarasota real estate and development practice.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 2, 2021
USF announces new partnership to give students access to 93 teaching hotels

USF and McKibbon Hospitality have teamed up to attack an industry-wide issue: an acute talent shortage.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2022
Economic forecast: Confidence, optimism, flows

Strong projections on a solid 2022 comes from a variety of sectors and businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2022
Local construction company celebrates 50th with two major projects

While neither the aquarium or library will be completed this year, the vertical construction expected to start in the fourth quarter will attract plenty of attention to the projects.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 22, 2020
Tourism office adapts to nearly 30% budget drop

Keeping and grabbing more market share — eventually — is a constant driver for Visit Sarasota, even as it lends a hand to a different, but aligned, organization.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2020
Bank's new HQ includes high-end kitchen

FineMark National Bank & Trust's new headquarters in Fort Myers is expected to open in December.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2020
New restaurant owners build brand around tacos, margaritas

With so much out of their control, upstart restaurant operators look to put a tight grip on challenges right in front of them. Like constant brand improvement.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2020
A Natural Fit

At Marcus & Millichap, David Bradley has morphed from agent to manager and teacher.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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