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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 8, 2018
Jebco Ventures set to debut Embassy Suites, start on Hampton Inn & Suites nearby in Sarasota

Sarasota developer Jebco Ventures begun by Jim Bridges in 1975 has embarked on a pair of new hotels in city's downtown that will add more than 300 new rooms to inventory

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2016
Phone kings

A Gulf Coast software firm went from disastrous beta test to more than $60 million in annual sales in a decade. Up next: $100 million in sales.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
It's a small world

The number of community banks on the Gulf Coast has dropped by nearly two-thirds in the last 10 years. Some think the bank-creation cycle will start again.

  • Finance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 9, 2021
Several yacht clubs in the area are navigating higher-than-normal member numbers

Many contribute the growth to the safety that the clubs provided during the pandemic. Now they're exploring ways to expand without diminishing the elegance.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2023
Toronto software firm opens Tampa office

WellnessLiving makes the move to Florida less than a year after receiving $66 million in funding.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 5, 2023
British tech manufacturer to open Pasco County facility

Fusion5 will make laptops and tablets at new facility in Odessa, its second in the U.S.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 3, 2022
International trade value and state exports are on the rise

A new report projects that the Sunshine State’s resiliency will lead to solid growth in global exports.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2022
Regional health care system, after long search, names new leader

Stephanie Conners will serve as president and CEO of BayCare, succeeding Tommy Inzina, who plans to retire.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2022
Nearly 600 adult housing apartments planned for area

The 55-plus apartments are spread out through three projects in Wesley Chapel, Venice and South Naples.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2022
Women-led financial advisory firm receives charter, breaks new ground

Newly formed Adelphi Trust Co., based in St. Petersburg, is the only Florida company of its kind founded, managed and owned by women.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Business accelerator launches new initiative for climate tech startups

The 12-week Tampa Bay Innovation Center program kicks off Jan. 9.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2009
People must eat, grocers doing better

Department stores maybe be closing stores and pulling back, but another large retail anchor sector, grocery stores, looks to be holding its ground on real estate and still growing.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Ad-Vance Personnel Services plans to relocate two officesd.trio marketing group takes top creative award Yacht ownership trend puts luxury within reachThe Beanz Man spruces upstore, wins award

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2010
Office prospects look more seriously for space

While it's no longer a shocker that office vacancy in the Tampa Bay market has hit the 20% mark, what might be surprising is that prospective tenants are even looking more seriously for space now.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2013
Firm aims high with new concept

The year-end bonus, especially for executives who seek to reward their top salespeople in a unique and creative way, is going luxury.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Apartment complex sells for $39 million

Blue Rock and Goff Capital bought the 366-unit Westbury at Lake Brandon.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2013
Shareholder revolt ousts HMA board

Shareholders boot longtime hospital chief Chairman William Schoen and the board.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2012
Insurance firm seeks to back up market confidence

Executives at FCCI Insurance Group have faith in a rebound of the local commercial real estate market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
What recovery? Positive economic vibes hard to find

Nearly one out of two small business owners, 48%, say they are worse off now than they were in 2007.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2012
Expense report tomfoolery: Be wary!

A chief financial officer might sometimes be derided for his or her bean counting ways, but a new survey reveals the sometimes thankless work is a necessary defense against potential fraud.

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