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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 1, 2023
Tampa Bay, Sarasota become alluring options for financial services

With Miami and New York becoming more expensive, a number of firms are looking at Tampa Bay and Sarasota for locations and talent.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • April 25, 2024
Beef 'O' Brady's parent company buys sandwich chain, angles for growth

A COVID-19 stumble with a new brand hasn't slowed down a Tampa franchise restaurant brand as it looks to capitalize on whats CEO says is its biggest draw: People love to eat out.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 29, 2025
Hospitality group, with debut in downtown Sarasota, to focus on small restaurants

Ten Tables Hospitality's go-small strategy flips the bigger-is-better mantra in restaurants — without skimping on the guest experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2025
Brad Hannon, 35

40 Under 40 winner Brad Hannon is president and CEO of Signature Medicare Solutions.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 25, 2023
Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn't do it, then who will?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 24, 2025
Tampa movie theater sees bright future ahead in 2026

It's been one year since Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett took a chance on revamping a movie theater at University Mall. Now, their Sun Ray Cinema is becoming a cult classic of its own.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 6, 2026
Fort Myers contractor goes global with marina storage niche technology

GCM Contracting Solutions’ ASAR automated storage solution made a big splash in the marina industry. Now it’s moving on to cars and other applications.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Joyland night club finds new homeSarasota attorney moves S.R. 64 parcelLion's Gate Development plans hotel project next yearInland Retail kicks off mixed-use projectPrudential Real Estate Investors buys Grand ReserveScherer Development builds strip centerPBO Development buys Cape Coral officeAmerican Financial Realty buys Wachovia Bank buildingInvestment group planning Six Mile Cypress offices

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2021
Business owners weigh in on getting back to work — and what it looks like

Tricky decisions about the future of work — hybrid, in-office or full-on work-from-home — have put many executives in a bind. With safety paramount, followed closely by flexibility, some businesses in the region have forged a pandemic path.  

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Real Estate Briefs

Big Island Excavating prepares to open Fort Myers mineClearwater's Victor Distributing planning Fort Myers officeIndianapolis investors buy Tiki on the Beach motelSpirit Finance buys Bradenton 84 LumberDermatology at Lakewood Ranch buys nearby buildingRetailer Home Depot acquires land on GulfstreamFairway Investments buys Main Street at Hampton LakesBarfield Bay Properties acquiresBrentwood Place ApartmentsNaidip buys Landrys, Carrollwood center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Chartwell Senior Housing buys Venice Bella Vita centerHeartland purchases Venice Hampton InnThe Plumbing Place plans retail buildingMichigan firm proposes mixed-use projectLakewood Ranch to create 'urban hub'Investment group buys Burnt Store landDivosta Homes buys Verona Walk propertyBonita Springs Lodge buys AmericInnBethany Group buys Cooper's Pond apartmentsWoolbright Developmentbuys Murdock CarouselPulte Homes acquires land for Lakeside communityHearthstone buysTampa's Citrus Falls

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 10, 2009
Delinquency Dance

Sour commercial real estate loans are turning into quicksand: Some banks on the Gulf Coast are being swallowed, while others are grasping for branches.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Corporate Report

OSI Restaurant Partners agrees to cash buy-out HealthCare Partners buys JSA Healthcare Corp.General Dynamics Ordnance signs deal to bring Thor to U.S.BB&T Insurance Services buying Wyman, Green & BlalockChico's October revenue up but comparable-store sales downChildren's Network contract dispute with DCF resolvedThird Quarter financials for Nicholas Financial, Coast Bank and Walter Industries.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
The Banking Issus: Charts

The Review breaks down Gulf Coast banks by assets, net income, return on assets and return on equity.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 6, 2022
Pair of lawsuits challenge new insurance crises and condo safety regulations

Industry group and contractors are asking judges to grant injunctions and stop two laws passed during last month's special session.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 14, 2022
Developer of Farmer Joe’s property sues Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed

Johnston & Johnston has sued the city after council members blocked the deal as it seeks new appraisal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Through the Roof

Despite flat revenue projections for 2007 - another condo market victim - a Gulf Coast roofing company is working on big expansion plans.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2007
Practice, Practice and More Practice

Clark Toole is running the biggest, and still growing, residential real estate firm in Florida. His message to sales agents in an era of few sales: Keep working at it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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