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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 27, 2018
To stand out, hotel focuses on the arts

The newly opened Art Ovation Hotel in Sarasota brands itself as an authentic arts experience. Will that translate to success in a crowded market?

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2016
New money

Job and population growth have led to commercial real estate investment by newcomers in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2016
New money

Job and population growth have led to commercial real estate investment by newcomers in Tampa and St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 1, 2017
Doubling down

Publix Super Markets has bought dozens of its stores in recent years, while looking for 'the next big thing.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 1, 2017
Profile: Brian Stock

CEO, Stock Development, Naples

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 7, 2016
Florida, I-4, Indys and voters' mood will tip the election

Ah, the deplorables.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 30, 2015
No end in sight

Apartment and other residential rental rates are surging. For now, developers believe the status quo will continue — despite ominous signs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 26, 2024
Interest in padel increases in Sarasota, major tournament coming in 2025

"Word is definitely out there" about padel, says Ellie Berdusco, manager of sports facility The Pad Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 10, 2025
SWFL nonprofit exec takes center stage with dramatic side gig

Horizon Foundation Executive Director Bill Johnson's advice for people who try acting is wise counsel for anyone, in any endeavor. "Anything is possible," he says. "If you don’t try it, you’ll never know."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 12, 2025
Longtime Manatee politico, entrepreneur to run for Sarasota City Commission

Former Florida legislator and Manatee County elections supervisor Michael Bennett has moved to Sarasota and wants to provide "senior leadership" to the City Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2025
Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations

Sandbar, an Anna Maria Island mainstay, has a refreshed look after the fall hurricanes and an acquisition by St. Petersburg restaurant company Beachside Hospitality Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • March 11, 2024
Virginia golf company buys landmark Manatee County country club

The new owner plans improvements to all three courses at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club and intends to retain many of the club's staff members.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • December 26, 2023
2023 in transactions: Top commercial real estate deals nine counties in the region

Eight deals surpassed $100 million, while two were over $200 million, in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties.

  • Transactions
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 12, 2023
Miami medical marijuana company moves headquarters to Tampa

Fluent's C-suite decided it could no longer tolerate the high cost of Miami.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 23, 2024
Tampa sweet shops reflect on two hurricanes

Owners recall preparation, the damage done and picking up where they left off.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Florida Aquarium launches creative plan to lure more businesses, donors

The Tampa aquarium has created a corporate membership program that aims to both raise money and create a cultural institution.

  • Strategies
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 9, 2025
Chris Chatterton, 38

40 Under 40 winner Chris Chatterton is president of Bay Food Brokerage.

  • Class of 2025
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 17, 2026
New USF president kicks off tenure with energy, promises — and selfies

Tuesday was USF President Moez Limayem’s first day on the job — a day spent engaging with students, faculty and community members.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • February 25, 2026
Defeating impostor syndrome requires responding to self-doubt with clarity, confidence

The passenger seat metaphor is appropos: "If you are going to let self-doubt ride along," the authors say, "don’t let it drive the car. You remain in control of your actions."

  • Advice
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 22, 2026
Sarasota officials approve $2.5M sale of historic downtown building

Architecture Sarasota, a nonprofit, intends to purchase the McCullough Pavilion in downtown Sarasota from the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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