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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2011
No Holiday

Executives behind a $25-million hotel project set some lofty goals. The hotel itself will be the linchpin in the endeavor.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Fly Guys

The fishing business hooked two British-born anglers who sought to build a high-quality fly manufacturing company together. The opportunities are deep.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2021
National outdoor specialty retailer to make debut in region

REI Co-Op's 23,000-square-foot outdoor specialty store to kick off a wave of retail and other debuts within $500 million Midtown Tampa mixed-use development

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2021
Medical group bumps up hourly wages, costing at least $120K

Reliance Medical Centers was founded in 2017.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
After months of work, commissioners OK sale of building in just minutes

Sarasota County Commissioners approve the $25 million sale of admin building and adjoining properties in quick vote

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2022
Hotel gets $25 million boost it needs to go skyward

Construction is expected to wrap up in 24 months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Community Association Management

Heather Hamilton, president of Pinnacle Community Association Management

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 27, 2022
DeSantis sets special session on property insurance for late May

Legislators will meet again to address insurance crisis in the state; blame laid at the feet of lawyers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
In memoriam: Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, 1981-2022

Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, a Tampa, Florida, defense attorney who ran her own practice for many years before joining the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office in January, died on April 11 at age 41.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2013
Logistical shuffle in CEO suite

Eric Baird, the Business Observer's 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year, has taken a less active role in day-to-day operations of the fast-growing package forwarding company he founded.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 20, 2024
Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see their insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

  • Florida
  • By Andrick & Associates |
  • July 18, 2025
Local Connections Power Andrick’s Printing and Direct Mail Success

In an era dominated by online transactions and outsourced services, Sarasota-based Andrick & Associates has embraced a different approach: staying local.

  • Andrick & Associates
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 30, 2025
State College of Florida breaks ground on $40M Parrish campus

The campus in north Manatee County will provide general education courses, preparing students for universities or the workforce.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 29, 2021
Army veteran focused on planned growth moves company into 20,000 square foot building

Army veteran Mike Guidoboni, with an investment that long surpassed $1 million, has big ideas for how a his manufacturing firm can grow.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2021
Tampa firm looks to simplify critical insurance barrier through tech

Behind $20 million in new capital, a high-tech firm targets an unheralded niche in insurance.

  • Technology
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 19, 2021
Midtown Tampa about to blossom

Midtown Tampa, a $500 million, mixed-use development in the Westshore area of Tampa, is preparing to debut retail, lodging, residences and offices on 22-acre tract.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 7, 2020
Back to Square Two

Steelbridge Capital partners start a new firm, Square2 Capital. But their real estate focus remains firmly in Florida.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 8, 2019
Smooth and steady: Law firm works the system to bring big projects to life

Tampa, Florida-based law firm Bryant Miller Olive will celebrate 50 years in business in 2020.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 28, 2011
Shipping magnate

Sarasota entrepreneur Eric Baird is the Review's Entrepreneur of the Decade. He speaks candidly about his upbringing, his drive and his successes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Phantom's chances vanishing: Sarasota's Infinium Labs faced a barrage of negative press coverage over its proposed Phantom gaming system and related network service, but given the company's questionable decision to attempt a rollout toward the end of the year, it's hard to foresee anything but a sad outcome.Tech tag team: Don't worry; Sarasota is not the home base for a new pop music boy band. Nicer things to say: Banking analyst Richard X. Bove is toning down his recent criticism of SunTrust Banks Inc.

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