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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 3, 2010
...And Burger Makes Three

The Johnston Bros., who already operate two successful restaurant concepts, have introduced Burger 21.

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  • April 15, 2010
The Bear Roars

An all-time golf great returned to the Gulf Coast to check out an elite course he helped design four years ago. The course remains as challenging as recruiting new members.

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  • January 1, 2012
Strong Ending

The economy didn't slow down one of the fastest-growing companies on the Gulf Coast. Next up: Dealing with more competitors.

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  • September 12, 2021
Agency expands with big accounts, new office

Co-founder calls 2021 ‘the best year in our agency’s 14-year history.’

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  • March 11, 2021
Prominent luxury beach hotel plans major renovation project

The renovation at the Ritz-Carlton Naples, beginning in May, will add new suites and a lounge and redesign interiors at the five-diamond resort.

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  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

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  • May 23, 2020
Company files bankruptcy, reveals more massive layoffs

Week that started with a new CEO ends with bankruptcy.

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  • July 20, 2018
Business leaders take ballpark pitch to the people

Jason Woody, a leader of the Tampa Bay Rays 100, a group of business leaders supporting the team's bid for a new ballpark, spoke to community groups about the project and how it could be financed.

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  • April 14, 2017
Forget New York

Flightdocs expects sustained growth with new software for aircraft maintenance tracking.

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  • August 7, 2015
Corporate report

Leggett & Platt creating 100-plus jobs for Pasco; Transitions Optical launches Spanish-language Web series; Texas hospital first using Spectralink devices with Voalte; Wells Fargo names Moran Advisors Spirit Award winner; Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care acquires Greenway Carpet

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  • March 13, 2015
Straightening the curve

Arnstein & Lehr's Tampa office is done living and dying by economic cycles. Instead, it's adding pieces to turn hills and valleys into a steady climb.

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  • August 14, 2025
Tampa school hires director for new entrepreneurship institute

The new director of Carrollwood Day School's Entrepreneurship Institute will be tasked with fostering relationships with local businesses.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 12, 2024
Tampa International Airport names new CEO after 10-month search

Michael Stevens will take over running the airport, replacing the longtime face of TPA.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 21, 2026
NCH announces $350M women's and children's care expansion in Naples

A new four-story, 156,000-square-foot women's and children's center will be built at NCH North Hospital in Naples through a collaboration with Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital.

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  • March 4, 2005
Urban Revival

Sarasota and Bradenton downtowns face a resurgence: What does it take to make a world-class shopping destination?

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  • August 18, 2006
Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

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  • December 24, 2004
Now What?

The departure of Downtown Partnership Executive Director John Tylee leaves many Sarasota business people asking whether the group will survive.

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  • October 14, 2022
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Sarasota Sailing Squadron, manager

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  • October 7, 2021
Sarah Newcomb, 32

The Wine Room, Founder/Owner

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 29, 2021
Ambitious startup aims to capture real estate data market share

Resquared uses data to nudge old-school commercial real estate brokers into the digital revolution. ‘We want to be a $1 billion company — not just a mom and pop thing,’ says a  co-founder

  • Commercial Real Estate
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