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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • August 24, 2012
Maryland HVAC distributor buys Naples building

The price equated to $55 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2012
Sarasota tries to lure visitors

Sarasota County hotels push special packages for convention getaways.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2012
Builder advocate to retire

Michael Reitmann, the longtime building industry advocate, told the board of the Lee Building Industry Association he plans to step down from his post.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
Clerks to restore office hours

Sarasota County's Clerk of Court offices will return to regular hours Sept. 4.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
Couple sentenced for IRS fraud

Former Port Richey mayor and his wife receive six months in prison.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
Environmentalists settle suit

Environmental groups settle a lawsuit with Mirasol developer in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2012
Market confidence continues to shrink

The commercial real estate market, from a national and global perspective, teeters on another possible downturn.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
LBK Club eyes joint venture

A joint venture deal has been drafted to help the resort achieve its expansion plans.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
PODS hires new CEO

John B. Koch will take the helm of the storage and moving company Sept. 17.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Chico's profits rise

Chico's FAS reports profits rose 23% in the second quarter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
Clockwork names two top execs

Home services firm hires real estate and fast food veterans to lead growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2012
VC money trickles to Florida

Not since 2009 has Florida cracked the top 10 list of states for venture capital investment.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2012
Ker's to open 21st location

The sports- and wing-centered restaurant will open in Gainesville in September.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2012
Sarasota building permits up

Sarasota County permits could surpass 2009, though fewer projects are under way.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2012
Innovative sales rise

Innovative Food Holdings reports a 57% increase in sales

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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