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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 5, 2021
Developers make pandemic-driven changes to mixed-use project

After a comprehensive market analysis that inspired design changes, the developers behind Orange Station at the Edge in St. Petersburg say they are preparing to move forward.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2021
Tampa firm looks to simplify critical insurance barrier through tech

Behind $20 million in new capital, a high-tech firm targets an unheralded niche in insurance.

  • Technology
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 7, 2021
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Narrative Coffee Roasters, co-owner

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 19, 2021
Midtown Tampa about to blossom

Midtown Tampa, a $500 million, mixed-use development in the Westshore area of Tampa, is preparing to debut retail, lodging, residences and offices on 22-acre tract.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 13, 2021
Real estate broker goes from the Hamptons to Sarasota

A luxury real estate broker, building on a tenacious mindset to always get the sale, aims for high success in a new market.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 20, 2021
Brewing company relies on out-of-the-box thinking for success

Jen Whyte used the pandemic to try new business practices

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 10, 2021
Bradenton coffee company prioritizes staying approachable

As a coffee-loving duo grow their business, they seek to be different from the competition — starting with the front door.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
Could three projects boost a sleepy commercial district?

City and business leaders in Cape Coral hope projects can transform South Cape into trendy hotspot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 2, 2021
Brewery quenches thirst for growth, buys spot for new taproom

Up next in the multimillion-dollar expansion plan at Calusa Brewing ? A likely doubling of both the payroll and production barrels.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 13, 2020
Southwest Florida residential activity surges amid pandemic

Southwest Florida transactions and permit levels soar as a result of in-migration and low interest rate environment.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 25, 2020
Tech firm looks to recapture past growth rate in 2021

The pandemic pushed a fast-growing tech company in unexpected directions. While several moves were for survival, others lay the groundwork for a solid 2021.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 25, 2020
Firm that helps businesses win federal contracts experiences busy 2020

With a massive influx of federal dollars into the economy, US Federal Contractor Registration's revenue and workforce has grown.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic forecast: Businesses brace for multiple unknowns

Preparation — of the unknown — might be the biggest challenge businesses face in 2021.

  • Industries
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 29, 2021
Firm leverages artificial intelligence to help retailers

Southwest Florida startup has big plans to make progress with major retailers, using advanced technology to solve an age-old problem.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 18, 2021
Nimble spice manufacturing business tastes big year

Southwest Florida cooking ingredients company balances managing rapid growth while eyeing a simmering, second revenue stream.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2020
Area bank scores big win in PPP loans

Valley Bank beats out larger competitors in handling PPP loans for clients.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 7, 2020
American made: Biotech firm, fed up with foreign foes, launches manufacturing incubator

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has launched a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing incubator at its headquarters.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 13, 2020
Insurance firm enhances HR department by wooing Publix exec

A 25-year veteran of Publix’s HR leadership team takes her lessons, in building teams, compensation programs and more, to a hungry, fast-growing insurance firm.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 7, 2020
Community bank readies itself for surge in business

With new buildings and new customers — capitalizing on bigger banks’ missteps in one case — Sanibel Captiva Community Bank primes itself for a solid end to the year.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 25, 2020
Full-court press: Stymied entrepreneurs continue to pursue redevelopment project

After a several iterations, a plan for a revamped Sarasota Bath and Racquet Fitness Club remains in limbo. The property owners are giving it one more go.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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