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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 3, 2025
Report: Severe weather, flooding puts billions in home values at risk in region

A new climate risk report finds that the nearly a quarter of the home value on Florida's Gulf Coast is at risk of major flood damage.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 28, 2025
Pennsylvania bank to acquire Sarasota financial firm

The parent company of Mid Penn Bank is acquiring Cumberland Advisors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Norlee Group |
  • October 24, 2025
Norlee Group welcomes Beaumont Electric Company to the family!

At Norlee Group, growth is about shared values, expanded opportunities, and stronger connections.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 15, 2022
Pharmaceutical rep gets 4 years in prison for bribery scheme

A federal judge sentenced the 52-year-old, 10 days after his co-conspirator was sentenced, for paying a doctor “speaking fees” in exchange for prescribing drug containing fentanyl.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 9, 2026
Pinellas airport, with record passenger count, to build four-story garage

Last year saw a record 2.8 million passengers pass through St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, prompting county officials to approve spending on additional parking spaces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 26, 2026
Tampa investment firm adds United Soccer League to growing sports portfolio

Weatherford Capital, a private investment firm co-founded by former Florida House Speaker Will Weatherford, has joined a minority investment in the USL.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

The list is made up of 250 luminaries — including presidents, tech giants and entertainers — who found success in the face of adversity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 13, 2020
How to Exit the Family Business — Without Exiting the Family

The family dynamic doesn't have to collapse when a family member departs a business.

  • Advice
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Developer Plans Project on North Tamiami TrailAmerican Property's Seidel buys Big Kitchen buildingPrimerica buys SunTrust lot, plans Commons center expansionOur Hands-on clinicexpands nearbyRinker buys land from APACHarry's owners buy FoodmartRoadway, utilityproject to begin soon

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Partnership acquires North Port storage facilityNeal Communities buys Northwest Manatee siteNorth American Properties buys Old Tampa Road landSarasota businessman buysthree lots in Crestwood

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2021
Forensic accountant helps save iconic steakhouse brand

In a long and distinguished career, Jerry McHale had never worked on a case like the Palm Restaurant.

  • Finance
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 15, 2018
Small banks: Don't forget about us

community banks, banks, money, lending, $500 million, growth, economy, market share, bankers

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2017
Quench the Thirst

Florida overcomes oenophilic chauvinism to emerge as fruit and citrus wine trendsetters. But the top wineries in the region crave even more market share.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
No Gorillas

With a strategy of giving each unit an independent board, Bancshares of Florida has grown rapidly. And the directors of those boards share the wealth, so power isn't controlled by one player.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Recipe for Growth

From 52 to 200 in three years, Rick Akam prepares the ingredients to grow the First Watch restaurant chain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
The Swedish Maestro

Starting a hurricane-shutter business during a housing downturn is not for the faint of heart. But one Swedish entrepreneur is betting on a new business model for the industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Saving the Jewels

Henricks Jewelers filed for bankruptcy reorganization in November.Despite intense pressures to liquidate the firm, its owners refused to walk away and emerged with a new plan this summer. It's a lesson in self-preservation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 19, 2009
Empty Promise

By next year, $19 billion is projected to have been spent to fully implement class size reduction in Florida since 2003, despite a lack of quantifiable evidence to support the policy.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 7, 2020
Developer Edge Central pushing ahead with St. Petesburg police headquarters project

Following a COVID-19-inspired delay, the former St. Petersburg police headquarters is now poised for an $80 million, mixed-use redevelopment.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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