https://www.yourobserver.com/news/sarasota/business/www.yourobserver.com stories: Businessen-usSun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/14/family-legacy-columbia-restaurant-next-generation/Dana KampaSun, 14 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/14/family-legacy-columbia-restaurant-next-generation/The Columbia Restaurant’s fourth-generation owner Casey Gonzmart Sr., believes that passion and fun are essential in running a restaurant empire.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/01/sarasota-big-tall-retailer-shutter/Elizabeth KingMon, 01 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/sep/01/sarasota-big-tall-retailer-shutter/The King James Big & Tall at 4333 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota is going out of business.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/29/sarasota-chamber-grand-expo/Ian SwabyFri, 29 Aug 2025 10:35:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/29/sarasota-chamber-grand-expo/David Figueroa of Secure HR and Jorge Valdes of Golf Therapy Club enjoy the event experience.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Dana KampaTue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/aug/12/old-salty-dog-recognition/Amy Blair, the manager at the Old Salty Dog on City Island, said visitors often enjoy seeing dolphins, sharks, seabirds and other wildlife from the waterfront seating.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/chicken-tender-restaurant-srq/Elizabeth KingWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/chicken-tender-restaurant-srq/Huey Magoo's On the Fly is located in Terminal B, next to Jimmy John's, at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/leadership-change-intercoastal-medical-group/Observer StaffWed, 23 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/23/leadership-change-intercoastal-medical-group/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/circus-arts-conservatory-leadership/Observer StaffTue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/22/circus-arts-conservatory-leadership/https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/14/gorjana-jewelry-store-utc/Madison BierlMon, 14 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/14/gorjana-jewelry-store-utc/Gorjana stylist Sydney Scovill and Taylor Lingreen, the store manager, want the customers to feel comfortable and beautiful when shopping at their store.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/11/selby-gardens-names-board-leadership/Observer StaffFri, 11 Jul 2025 11:30:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/11/selby-gardens-names-board-leadership/Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominieckihttps://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/espresso-wine-shop-st-armands-circle/Dana KampaTue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jul/08/espresso-wine-shop-st-armands-circle/Taylor and Sydney Nichols, co-founders of Le Shop, opening soon on St. Armands Circle, said they are excited to bring high-end espresso and wine to shoppers.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/28/gccf-board-chair/Observer StaffSat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/28/gccf-board-chair/Anand Pallegar and Rose-Anne Frano have been elected chair and vice-chair of the Gulf Coast Community Foundation.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/25/sarasota-chamber-honors-local-businesses/Ian SwabyWed, 25 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/25/sarasota-chamber-honors-local-businesses/Heather Kasten and Daniel DeLeo at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick address attendees.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/24/former-rays-pitcher-raining-berries/Ian SwabyTue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/24/former-rays-pitcher-raining-berries/Edwin Jackson hands an autographed baseball to Luke Holcomb, a friend of Raining Berries Founder Bimal Bhojani.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/22/sarasota-performing-arts-foundation-leadership/Andrew WarfieldSun, 22 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/22/sarasota-performing-arts-foundation-leadership/Drayton Saunders and Jenne Britell are the new co-chairs of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/20/mattisons-opens-srq-restaurant/Elizabeth KingFri, 20 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/20/mattisons-opens-srq-restaurant/Mattison's City Grille is now open in Terminal B at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/11/siesta-key-chamber-commerce-ceo/Elizabeth KingWed, 11 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/11/siesta-key-chamber-commerce-ceo/New CEO of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Sarah Firstenberger, comes over from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County where she was director of marketing and events.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/10/sarasota-chamber-finalist-national-award/Observer StaffTue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/jun/10/sarasota-chamber-finalist-national-award/Heather Kasten is President and CEO of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/22/potbelly-open-sarasota/Elizabeth KingThu, 22 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/22/potbelly-open-sarasota/Potbelly specializes in sandwiches. It also sells salads, soups, shakes and cookies.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/coming-soon-utc/Mark GordonThu, 15 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/15/coming-soon-utc/Benderson Development has been growing the tenant base in the UTC area for at least the past decade.https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/13/retail-lifestyle-shop-st-armands/Dana KampaTue, 13 May 2025 14:00:00 -0400https://www.yourobserver.com/news/2025/may/13/retail-lifestyle-shop-st-armands/The Sarasota Style is a new lifestyle shop featuring apparel and more that is slated to open on St. Armands Circle at the end of the year.