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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 21, 2024
AeroVanti CEO says Sarasota air-service company is back in business

Patrick Britton-Harr says in an email that the company is relaunching with a new structure aimed at making members whole.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 6, 2024
Report: Tampa property taxes up nearly 60% since pandemic

Tampa joins Miami and Jacksonville on national list of property tax increases.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 28, 2025
Famed Tampa waterfront restaurant to be replaced by apartment tower

The site of the Rusty Pelican, a gathering spot since 1978, will be redeveloped as a 21-story building starting in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 26, 2025
New operator picked for Tampa Bay ferry, plans to buy two vessels

Hubbard’s Ferry, a family-owned fishing and cruising venture out of Madeira Beach, has been selected to operate a daily, year-round ferry service between Tampa and St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota man indicted for running $36M Ponzi scheme in Naples

Brent Adam Seaman is accused of using investor money to pay off losses, falsifying records and buying a $165,000 Ferrari with the proceeds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 16, 2025
Naples senior center founder, prominent social services advocate dies at 75

Jaclynn Faffer, founder and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples, built Collier County’s first dedicated senior center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 13, 2026
TGH nurses take time back with AI-powered listening tech

The app-based program listens to patients describe their symptoms and converts those conversations into specialty-specific clinical summaries in seconds.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 14, 2026
Tampa art museum appoints board member as interim executive director

Tom Hochhausler will lead the museum’s day-to-day operations as the search continues for a permanent executive director.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 14, 2026
International private college expands office, staff and student body in Tampa

The campus is located on the 17th floor of the Park Tower building in downtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 14, 2026
Sarasota EDC launches CEO Academy

The program is designed to serve leaders of second-stage growth companies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2026
Saks changes its mind: Sarasota-UTC store will remain open

The parent company, going through bankruptcy, says it has renegotiated its lease terms at the mall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 2, 2025
Stormwater relief project begins this month in south Tampa neighborhood

The city of Tampa is investing $6.9 million in stormwater improvements along South Manhattan Avenue, between West Vasconia Street to West Obsipo Street.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 28, 2026
Tampa Bay Bucs exec named new CEO of United Way Suncoast

Kourtney Sanchez will take on the CEO role June 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2007
Some Pain, Some Gain

The Gulf Coast's top business managers offer widely varying views on the economy's prospects. But overall, '08 is seen as a bit sunnier.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 19, 2023
40 more homes announced for Parrish community

The homes will start in the mid-$400,000s.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 8, 2023
Community bank adds SBA lending unit

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is also celebrating its 20 year-anniversary this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 13, 2023
Late-night hot chicken brand expands to Tampa

The restaurant is planning a grand opening for June 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 18, 2023
Report: Tampa is the most expensive city in Florida, Sarasota not far behind

According to a study, Tampa's leisure and transportation costs were its undoing.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota law firm adds new management member

The longtime Sarasota law firm has made a change to its management committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 11, 2023
New leader emerges at Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch area real estate brokerages

Terrence Cook will help oversee the company's three locations in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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