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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2012
More Money

A new federal law alters the rules that regulate how private firms can raise money. One local entrepreneur senses opportunity.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2012
CEO: Sorry for $745K loss

New Sunovia top executive says 18% drop in revenues is “not acceptable.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2012
Local product receives 'awesome' endorsement

Würkin Stiffs, the business behind magnetic devices that connect collars to shirts, got the gift of entrepreneurial dreams just before Christmas.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2012
Big bank shifts its downtown presence

The Bank of America name perched on a downtown Sarasota building will be coming down — likely by early next year.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2021
Area office building, after $3M in upgrades, signs new tenants

Fifth Third Center’s occupancy growth in downtown Tampa comes as vacancy has edged up amid negative absorption brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Super Bowl champs find a new sponsor

Ohio-based bank signs on as sponsor of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2021
Area fast-foods chain attacks markets out west with vigor

Checkers looks for more growth in California, Arizona.

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  • September 13, 2021
Local company receives premarket clearance on wound care product

The Omeza Collagen Matrix is the company's first medical prescription product.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2021
Developer pays $5M for land, plans luxury residential project

Palisades will reflect Windward Isle, say Seagate Development Group officials.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 1, 2021
Historic resort sold to trio of companies, two with Florida ties

South Seas Island Resort sold, new owners “plan to elevate the guest experience"

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 7, 2021
Pickleball anyone?

New pickleball club under construction in Lakewood Ranch looks to capitalize on craze.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2021
Area companies raise more than $100 million

Firms range from bioscience companies to a self-storage startup.

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  • April 6, 2021
Hurricane protection firm, after passing $70M in sales, finds buyer

Brian Rist founded Storm Smart in 1996.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Tiger Woods-backed golf concept plans addition of two locations in the region

Each course will feature different designs

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2021
Recently launched bank plans central Florida expansion

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Climate First Bank will open a Winter Park branch in January.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 22, 2021
Presto! Magicians take up residence in former call center

After honing their act overseas, illusionists Chris and Ryan Zubrick bring their award-winning magic show to St. Petersburg, Florida, opening Zubrick Magic Theatre.

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  • November 19, 2021
Englewood bank promotes five industry veterans

The former banking officers were promoted to vice president and assistant vice president positions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2020
Task force to deliver report about potential corridor from Collier to Polk

The road is one of three the Multi-use Corridors of Regional Economic Significance task force is evaluating.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2021
Fast-growing tech insurance firm expands, plans 200 jobs

Insurance broker and technology provider Ensurem will convert space in western Pasco County into a hub for 200 employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2021
Private equity firm buys area robotics manufacturing firm

Sean Dotson founded RND Automation in 2005.

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