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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 2, 2021
Brewery quenches thirst for growth, buys spot for new taproom

Up next in the multimillion-dollar expansion plan at Calusa Brewing ? A likely doubling of both the payroll and production barrels.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 13, 2020
Southwest Florida residential activity surges amid pandemic

Southwest Florida transactions and permit levels soar as a result of in-migration and low interest rate environment.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 25, 2020
Firm that helps businesses win federal contracts experiences busy 2020

With a massive influx of federal dollars into the economy, US Federal Contractor Registration's revenue and workforce has grown.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic forecast: Businesses brace for multiple unknowns

Preparation — of the unknown — might be the biggest challenge businesses face in 2021.

  • Industries
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 18, 2021
Nimble spice manufacturing business tastes big year

Southwest Florida cooking ingredients company balances managing rapid growth while eyeing a simmering, second revenue stream.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2020
Area bank scores big win in PPP loans

Valley Bank beats out larger competitors in handling PPP loans for clients.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 7, 2020
American made: Biotech firm, fed up with foreign foes, launches manufacturing incubator

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has launched a 50,000-square-foot manufacturing incubator at its headquarters.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 25, 2020
Law firm grows, powers through pandemic

Despite the pandemic, one area law firm is expanding by bringing on new attorneys and adding a practice group.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2020
Service winner: Sports exec overcomes long odds to pull off premier event

Stacey Allaster, a St. Petersburg, Florida, resident and longtime tennis executive, in June became the first woman to be named tournament director of the U.S. Open in the prestigious event’s 140-year history.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 27, 2019
Area bank has big ambitions for expansion into new community

Crews Bank & Trust is planning a grand opening of its new branch in Sarasota on Jan. 2.

  • Finance
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  • By John Haughey |
  • December 27, 2019
Steelmaker readies itself for a big year

Nucor’s $240 million Frostproof micro-mill remains on target for a major accomplishment: it’s the largest- ingle capital investment in Polk County in a generation.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2020
Entrepreneur aces golf vacation of a lifetime

Michael Juceam didn’t take up golf seriously until his 50s. Now it’s his passion even on vacation — 4,200 miles from home.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2020
Insurer makes bold moves to stay ahead of systemic change

AmeriLife, a health insurance, benefits and retirement planning firm based in Clearwater, has won major investment backing from Thomas H. Lee Partners, a private equity firm.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 24, 2020
Kast Construction forging a new path

Kast Construction is determined to go in new directions in the wake of its management buyout from former parent Kolter Group.

  • 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 Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2020
Real estate sector opens new portal for sales

Agents and brokers embrace a once-unthinkable reality: selling homes without an in-person showing.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 28, 2020
Commercial brokerage executive leans on resilience

Mike Griffin says seeing clients, associates adapt to changes is inspiring.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 30, 2020
Colleges grapple with enrollment, budget uncertainty

Pair of school administrators, after tough few months, gird for more stressful days ahead.

  • Education
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 3, 2019
Call center company commits to growth with new building plan

Wisconsin-based Alta Resources has morphed into a Southwest Florida hiring machine behind explosive growth in clients. Training to mirror Fortune 500 clients it serves is paramount.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2022
Show Business: SMR cancels $30M theater project in Lakewood Ranch

The show will not go on for The Players Centre of Performing Arts' new complex that was planned to reside within the Waterside Place development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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