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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 27, 2018
Former newspaper building under contract

Sarasota developer Wayne Ruben of WMR Consulting LLC to acquire former Sarasota Herald-Tribune headquarters in downtown Sarasota for possible redevelopment including apartments

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2018
Onetime nonprofit exec finds new purpose in real estate

David Crawford was in the field earlier in his career but left it work for a web marketing firm, has returned. He says he believes he hit the jackpot answer to that question. He promises to give away 15% of his commission from every home sale to a nonprof

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 11, 2017
Sarasota City Center building sells for $36.5M

The purchase is the third major office transaction in Sarasota in the past year

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 22

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 29, 2016
Heart of the matter

Air-conditioning entrepreneur Theo Etzel shares his thoughts on business and leadership in a new book.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 27, 2016
Better learner

Adam Hall, the founder of Nervanix, sold a stake in his company to a financial-services technology firm that promises to boost the company's fortunes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 3, 2016
Growth fuel

American-made products have such a good reputation overseas that it compensates for higher costs.

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • January 15, 2016
Squeezed in

The orange juice industry is being pressed from many sides. A recently promoted top executive with a large cooperative plans to battle back.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jackie Zumba, 28

Owner, Jackie Z Style Co.

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 1, 2024
Sarasota biotech firm develops new prototype for treating concussions

Oragenics aims to help the millions of people who suffer concussions and lose consciousness.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 22, 2024
St. Pete tag and title firm expands to 15 more states with acquisition

Tag Agency Professionals Inc., a St. Petersburg firm that handles tag and title work for vehicle dealers, has added 15 states to its customer list with the acquisition of a Virginia company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 13, 2025
Chick-fil-A restaurants opening in Bradenton, Tampa hire 160 staff

A Bradenton Chick-fil-A restaurant is holding a grand opening, while a Tampa Chick-fil-A has relocated.

  • Florida
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  • By Pete Tuffo |
  • April 9, 2025
Construction exec: Solving the industry's labor shortage starts in high school

Shortage has a far reaching impact, beyond project deadlines.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 4, 2025
Tampa hospital revamps menu with celebrity chef, debuts room service

Tampa General Hospital has partnered with Geoffrey Zakarian to redefine hospital food.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 19, 2025
Dean of UTampa's Sykes College of Business resigns

Frank Ghannadian, dean of the University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business, has resigned his position after an 18-year tenure, the university announced Monday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 14, 2025
USF Athletics names chief business officer

Veteran collegiate athletics director Jason Layton joins USF after more than a decade at the University of Miami.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 8, 2026
BayCare reveals first look at $650M children’s hospital

The health care system has released its first exterior renderings of the future Pagidipati Children’s Hospital at St. Joseph's, expected to open in 2030.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 3, 2023
Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2008
AngryNeighbors

Despite all the talk of regional cooperation, Lee County is suing Charlotte County for approving the development of Babcock Ranch. Some view it as a bad omen for resolving big regional issues.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Closed Case?

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

  • Entrepreneurs
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