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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 21, 2024
FEMA downgrade costs Fort Myers Beach 25% flood insurance discount

Lee County and four localities learn that they will maintain their ratings and the discount comes with it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Expanding bond fraud

A federal grand jury probes the $1.5 million New Mexicofinancing fee of CDR Financial Products Inc., which also donated $100,000 to Gov. Bill Richardson's political action committees.

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  • June 18, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 18 - June 24

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 3, 2021
Federal officials seize more than $1 million in dietary supplements from manufacturer

Seizure leads to at least 30 job cuts at Premier Manufacturing.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 9, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at business briefs from Gulf Coast companies for free.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Isaacs team up with ex-Taubman executive for downtownA cure for Alzheimer's?: Sarasota resident and philanthropist Robert Roskamp says he and his wife, Diane, are happy in their new purpose-driven life - that of helping fund research into cures of the diseases of the mind.S.O.B.s left out: With no discussion, the Manatee County Commission unanimously approved a new ordinance for licensing Sexually Oriented Business (SOBs).Plaza healthier after Apple: With the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's participation in the Plaza Verdi project finally a dead issue, it looks like preparation for the project can finally return to some level of normalcy.A vacation with bite: Exactly what consumer is the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota targeting?

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  • July 30, 2004
Profit on a Hot-tile Roof

Jesse Lynn, president of Circle L Roofing Inc., found a niche in the roofing industry that has made the company one of the top players.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 31, 2012
Housing Rediscovery

Thomas Harrison turned Aston Gardens into one of the most successful senior-housing companies before selling it in 2006. He's at it again with a new company.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 31, 2020
Brennan Investment properties turn super sized

Brennan Investment Group's new speculative distribution facility in Lakeland will measure 1 million square feet. Experts believe that size will become commonplace in the years to come amid technological changes and consumer demands.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 1, 2019
Sarasota Memorial's downtown office purchase will generate greater efficiency for the hospital

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's purchase of the vacant 1741 Main St. office building in Sarasota will generate greater efficiency and collaboration for the heathcare provider and bring 300 new jobs to downtown.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 1, 2026
47-year-old Tampa shopping center brings $8.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Fort Myers industrial property is part of portfolio sale, a Manatee medical building sells, and Lakeland apartments are bought by Tarpon Springs investor.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 25, 2016
Mixed-Use Mecca

St. Petersburg has blended live/work/play elements into a cohesive urban experience that is drawing raves -- and investment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 12, 2023
Bradenton grocery store to host job fair to fill 100 roles

The hiring team will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport May 17 to conduct interviews and hire on-site.

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  • March 30, 2023
$73 million terminal expansion in Sarasota breaks ground

The five-gate terminal at SRQ is expected to open late next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 15, 2023
Health care system celebrates opening of new hospital

Alabama construction company Robins & Morton built the 320,000-square-foot BayCare Hospital Wesley Chapel.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2022
Bank promotes from within for Tampa market president role

Anthony Perez joined BayFirst Bank in 2020 and previously served as vice president of commercial lending.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Stuart S. Golding Co. buys Shoppes At 54

Clearwater developer Stuart S. Golding Co. purchased the 11,723-square-foot Shoppes At 54 retail center on State Road 54 east of Rowan Road for $1.2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
WellCare expanding Medicare service area

Tampa firm grows its Medicare Advantage plan to eight counties across Arizona, California and Kentucky.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
A flurry of bills

State Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg is tearing up the legislative racetrack in filing new bills this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Runner's superstore opens seventh Florida location

Fit2Run, coming off a “very good” 2012, is in expansion mode in early 2013.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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