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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2017
Something fishy

Local businessman, chef, presses lawmakers on Magnuson-Stevens act.

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  • November 27, 2017
Beer and pizza restaurant concept expands in area

Oak & Stone will open next to new downtown Hyatt in 2018.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 2, 2018
Scribed success

Tamiami Angel Fund III scores an investment home run.

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  • August 1, 2014
Sarasota's McKay Law Firm buys former Pat Cook Construction building

Sarasota-based McKay Law Firm PA purchased the 6,600-square-foot former Pat Cook Construction building for $990,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2014
Whoop it up: Products gets exposure

Clearwater toy entrepreneur Jay Kamhi got what he called a dream phone call in late July: TV personality Whoopi Goldberg wanted to display his line of plush toys, Vamplets, on the popular show “The View” on ABC, during a Whoopi's Favorite Things segment.

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  • January 17, 2014
Tampa condominium units sold to Rhode Island firm for $13.98 million

The combined price equated to $81,957 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
DRW Real Estate Investments buys, renovating Windermere Apartments

Chicago-based DRW Real Estate Investments LLC purchased the 180-unit Windermere Apartments on Main Street for $10 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Tampa firm wins big

Tampa-based wastewater technology firm BioRenew has been awarded the $50,000 Cade Museum Prize from the Cade Museum for Creativity + Invention in Gainesville.

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  • June 20, 2014
Liberty Group buys five hotels

The Tampa company adds 600 guest rooms to its portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 13, 2013
$7.6 billion hospital deal gets approval

Health Management Associates tells shareholders to back $7.6 billion sale to Community Health Systems.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 18, 2013
Tax overhaul stirs controversy

A federal attempt to eliminate or significantly reduce the amount of advertising that can be deducted for a business expense has generated some aggressive resistance, both on the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

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  • August 18, 2016
Urologist to pay $250K in false claims case

Prosecutor says “doctors should not be able to escape personal liability for health care fraud.”

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • September 28, 2016
Downtown Sarasota apartment project revived at $15M

Real estate investor Jesse Biter hopes to have the project completed by 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 29, 2016
WebMD founder's firm buys Sarasota company

BioLucid was founded in 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 29, 2016
Expensive lessons

The recession, supposedly, put a dent in wild and crazy expense reports, from lavish hotel stays to extravagant lunches.

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  • June 17, 2016
Franchise hopes for smash hit

The man who invented McGriddles and Stuffed Crust Pizza, with a Ph.D. in flavor and fragrance chemistry, is delivering his soulful love of a good burger to the Gulf Coast.

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  • January 14, 2016
Food fusion

Tampa-based World of Beer is going digital.

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  • February 2, 2016
UTC mall owner sues former tenant

An affiliate of Taubman Centers Inc. is suing a store for breaching its lease.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 5, 2016
UTC owner sues Jackie Z

An affiliate of Taubman Centers Inc. has sued Jackie Z Style Co. and its owner for exiting the Mall at University Town Center last fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 28, 2014
Chris Brown, Mike Granthon buy Siesta Village property

Sarasota businessman and real estate investor Chris Brown and business partner Mike Granthon purchased several Siesta Key Village buildings including the Siesta Market for a combined $2.8 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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