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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2024
Sarasota County buys prominent office building for $12M

Sarasota County has purchased the former CAN Community Health headquarters in Sarasota, a prominent and sleek glass office building on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2025
Publix to seek approval from St. Pete Beach to replace fire-damaged store

The Lakeland grocer wants to replace its 33,000-square-foot location with a 51,000-square-foot prototype store with ground floor parking for storm protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 1, 2026
27 Gulf Coast companies ranked among fastest growing in Southeast

The 2026 Inc. Regionals list ranks companies based on growth from 2022 to 2024.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 19, 2025
Hoffmann Family of Cos. confirms it has bought the Pittsburgh Penguins

The family, in a Friday night statement, says it will provide the Penguins the resources to get the team "back to the pinnacle of the NHL."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 17, 2026
Longboat Key estate, designed by prominent architect, listed for $22M

Designed by architect Carl Abbott, the Manatee County property spans nearly 5 acres.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 26, 2026
Sarasota County buys Nokomis preserve land for $1.48M

The 1.07-acre site contains over 1,000 feet of shoreline on Shakett Creek.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 5, 2026
Prominent Midwest auto dealer's Naples condo hits market for $15M

The unit is in the The Vanderbilt at Vanderbilt Beach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2023
Sarasota seeks to make on-street dining permanent — at hefty cost

The move comes with some pushback on expenses for restaurants, which could cost an eatery $50,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Rod Thomson: Growth: The Policies Should Match the Realities

Growth along the Gulf Coast is an inevitable and necessary reality. Dealing with growth often wanders far from reality.

  • Opinion
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2019
The accidental franchising plan

Making no bones about it, Fort Myers-based Rib City is slow cooking its growth strategy. It’s a sweet recipe for success.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 22, 2025
Hurricane-damaged apartments in Pinellas to be rebuilt

A Gulfport waterfront community will be rebuilt as a five-story building with parking underneath the living space and a rooftop amenities package.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Adam Woodard, 37

Delta Financial Group, Managing Partner, chief investment officer

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 14, 2022
Terin Cremer, 37

Managing partner, Barbas Cremer PLLC

  • Class of 2022
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2009
Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast

  • Florida
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 9, 2013
The nightmare of Obamacare

This is sick. No, it's sickening. Obamacare.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2020
College creates program to help businesses reenter the marketplace

Florida Gulf Coast University takes the lead on a big project: helping businesses prove they are ready to reopen.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • October 17, 2019
Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown, 37

Ophthalmologist and partner, Elmquist Eye Group

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 6, 2018
Ensure workforce is skilled to fuel city's key industries, says urban development expert

In a question-and-answer session with the Business Observer, Steven Pedigo of Creative Class Group shares what can drive growth in cities such as Sarasota.

  • Strategies
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 4, 2018
Startup insurance agency doubles in size

After a decade handling a major hospital’s risk assessments, an insurance pro finds success in his own venture.

  • Insurance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
CEO CORNER | Yes, I have a real job

To create a memorable experience for customers, start in the parking lot.

  • Strategies
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