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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
Region's largest builder sold

W.G. Mills, a 38-year-old firm with a big presence on the Gulf Coast, was acquired by a Northeast behemoth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2010
Local companies help restoration

Two of the Sarasota-Bradenton region's most well-known retail companies have begun to sell special products to raise money for post-oil spill restoration efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 8, 2019
Advent Health buys two Polk County centers for $100 million

Health care provider Advent Health makes inroads into Polk County with purchase of hospitals in Davenport and Lake Wales

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2017
Bank on it

Momentum onUp focuses on developing good financial habits

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2015
Nearly 1 million-square-foot industrial park sells

High Street Realty purchased Tampa Distribution Center from MetLife Real Estate Investors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 24, 2025
SRQ names new President and CEO to succeed retiring Rick Piccolo

Currently at Pittsburgh International Airport, Paul Hoback Jr. will succeed Rick Piccolo as Presidet and CEO at Sarasota-Manatee International Airport this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
Corporate Report

Fox Electronics marketing XpressO oscillator to JapanAT&T widens cell coverage with new Sanibel towerKesselring Holding Corp. appoints Badertscher to CEOWCI elects Icahn, ends sales effortObee's accelerates marketingFormer Hartford Canada presidentnamed new Oswald Trippe COOChico's increases board, adds Staples CFORaymond James Financial offers 10-cent dividend

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2023
Developers of big downtown Sarasota parcel look to spring 2024 opening

Activity is heating up at Main Plaza, which is primed to reshape a large swath of east Main Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Gulf Coast schools close as Idalia approaches

The expected hurricane will postpone many classes on Tuesday and Wednesday. USF also closes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2010
Airline deal blessings could be mixed for Gulf

Two dominant low-fare airlines that carry thousands of visitors to the Gulf Coast's three major airports are combining and tourism industry officials are watching closely.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2022
County approves $25M in federal funds for $80M bridge project

Construction on the Big Carlos Pass Bridge is expected to begin this fiscal year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2018
Trade mission scores $35M in deals for area firms

Global Tampa Bay member businesses and elected officials, including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, conducted a trade mission to Mexico City in April, returning with $35 million in projected deals and economic activity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2015
Giant logistics firm wins $300K in subsidies

Sarasota County officials award $60,000 to undisclosed company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 14, 2011
New Faces to the Right

When the election music stopped, there were 26 new and not-so-new politicians in state and county seats. Six marched to the right side of the aisle. None went left.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2019
Small businesses nationwide enjoy a jolt of optimism

The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.5 points in May to 105 — the highest since the late 2018 federal government shutdown.

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  • August 31, 2017
Developer opens senior living community

Cypress Point includes 134 designer-appointed rental apartments.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 12, 2004
Closed Case?

Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Harry Lee Anstead shuts down the flow of judicial records over the Internet.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Sarasota parking meters on hold

Parking in downtown Sarasota will be free until at least October.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2012
Who's the fittest CEO?

The Horizon Council, an 80-member board of public officials and business executives in Lee County, is full of hard-charging people.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 18, 2023
Report: Small business optimism continues to fall

Labor quality and inflation remain chief concerns.

  • Florida
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