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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2015
New beginnings

Downtown Sarasota's Ellis building receives a boost after nabbing the headquarters of one of the area's largest real estate firms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 7, 2024
$20M renovated clubhouse opens at SWFL golf course

The Copperleaf Golf Club now has expanded dining and entertainment options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 11, 2026
Longboat Key, Miami Beach resorts selling $187K World Cup package — tickets extra

St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort offer six-day ultra-luxury packages around the global soccer tournament that include the presidential suites, butlers and yacht tours.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2016
Corporate report

Hertz shuffles board, replaces retiring CEO; Mall at University Town Center names new leader; Lakewood Ranch Medical Center appoints new top executive; Cuba is new Royal Caribbean destination for Port Tampa

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2014
Corporate Report

JK Transport Express executive facing federal fraud charges; Florida Hospital Carrollwood offering workers' comp services to Buccaneers; New Mexico Regulators back TECO's gas company purchase; and more corporate news.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • October 7, 2016
Maximize your deductions

If you are considering a major renovation, make sure you are aware of the ability to write off part of your asset. Missing this deduction could take years to remedy.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2013
Tranquil Times

Returns on equity and assets continue to improve at a large swath of Gulf Coast banks.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2023
Despite rosy long-term outlook, women’s retailer’s stock gets punished

Wall Street investors who sold off Chico’s FAS shares might have missed some notable progress the company made in year one of an ambitious three-year plan, including reaching $2.5 billion in sales.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2022
A wild ride into the nine unbreakable laws of leadership

Leadership wisdom can come from unusual, even, exotic places. For Julie Henry, that means the zoo. And the aquarium. Safaris, seabeds and sunny skies, too.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Corporate Report

General Dynamics wins anti-IED contractSuperior Uniform Group marketing for Hartmax companyGerdau Ameristeel stock offering finishedFlorida Metropolitan University adopts Everest University monikerChico's FAS October report troubling for sales, comparablesNeiman Marcus outlet headed to Miromar Outlets

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 13, 2026
Observer Media Group chairman dies at 95

David Beliles lived a life of grit and guts, and grace and generosity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 8, 2015
REVIEW AND COMMENT | Don Obama and the Medicaid Mob

In the battle over whether to expand Medicaid, the Obama administration has demonstrated how power corrupts and leads to vindictive extortion.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 15, 2013
How did this happen? A cosmic collision

The world is a bell curve. Our nation is a bell curve. Americans are a bell curve.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Argus to host Bush basher George SorosMorton, Currin to receive lifetime achievement honors from ArgusSupreme Court to consider government takingsPlaza Veri deal: Stalled or dead?

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Grocer likely coming to downtown Sarasota development

One Main Plaza aims to bring grocer and new energy to one portion of downtown Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2003
Winning Work

Commercial Realtors Dan Page and Karen Cook were recognized as Realtor of the Year in Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Feds seek Crop comments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture seeks comment on a new USDA program.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2011
Carmax buys into Fort Myers

The auto retailer paid $4.1 million for a 16.73-acre parcel on Colonial.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2010
USAmeriBank expands

Largo-based USAmeriBank is looking to open a new branch in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2010
Plasma-Therm leases facility

The company has moved to a new facility in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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