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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2004
Business Leaders Beware

The Sarasota County Commission is moving rapidly toward adopting new taxing methods to fund affordable housing. Read this memo from the county staff. Your business could end up on the hit list.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
HAWL Leadership Changes (Tampa edition)

Rebecca Harrison Steele had some good things to recall about her administration as president of the Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers. There was the gift giving and fundraising for the Florida Kinship Center, a service for grandparents...

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Calender of Events

The calendar of business events in Sarasota and Manatee counties is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Clash with McClash over Amendment 4

When two Republican county commissioners from adjacent counties faced off over proposed state constitutional Amendment 4 — a.k.a. “Hometown Democracy” — in front of the Lakewood Ranch Democrat Club, the audience knew to expect an unusual exchange.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 28, 2011
Shipping Picks Up

Increasing freight shipment for specialty manufacturers is an indicator of economic rebound, says Gary McKinley.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 12, 2013
Light and Lively

Situated in a restored home, the restaurant is located on McGregor Boulevard near the historic homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2013
A new edge

Two prominent local architects now work at the same firm. They have ambitious plans.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 18, 2011
Up to Speed

Lee Paul and Derek Maciak help information technology departments at large companies write better software programs more quickly. Surround Technologies' revenues will double this year and maybe again in '12.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 18, 2011
What a Deal

A trio of entrepreneurs in Naples launched BlocDeals a year ago as a local alternative to Groupon, the successful daily deal website. Their pitch: The money stays here.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2021
Local company rings NASDAQ opening bell after $14 million IPO

Alzamend Neuro bell ringing was meant to celebrate the company’s listing last month on the NADAQ Capital Market

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2021
Former CEO of local nonprofit returns as board member

Michael Cuffage established the Federal 340B Drug Discount Program during his time as CEO at CAN Community Health.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2021
Hot real estate market runs into a problem: is it too hot?

Tampa Bay tops a statewide list of possible overheated markets.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 4, 2021
Area firm wins $2M investment to pursue Alzheimer's drug

Alzamend Neuro gets investment week after FDA approves Phase 1 study of AL001

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2021
EDC concludes search for CEO and announces formation of task force

The board moved interim CEO Lisa Krouse into the more permanent position at today's meeting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 4, 2021
Another multifamily complex sells near university, brings $43.2 million

Student housing complex near USF sells to Lakewood Ranch investor Trinity Property Group and student housing management firm

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2021
Two manufacturers to receive incentives for creation of 222 jobs

One manufacturer is expanding in Sarasota County and the other is opening a Sarasota County location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2021
New values-based bank names two new executives, including CFO

St. Petersburg value-based lender in formation Climate First Bank appoints CFO and COO and executive vice president of the Tampa Bay region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2021
Cat lovers and haters unite: Company creates synthetic feline

Tampa biotech company SynDaver develops synthetic feline for veterinary students to practice.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2021
Real estate firm launches $100M fund, considers moving HQ to region

Company says while headquarters is up north, 'a large segment of our employees live in Florida.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2021
Former NFL player to oversee new branch for underserved market

The bank branch will be the first of its kind for the community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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