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  • February 12, 2016
Law firm brings on executive

Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP is a law firm based in Clearwater.

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  • February 12, 2016
Brothers in publishing

The publishers of daily newspapers in Fort Myers and Naples are stepping gingerly around questions about their future together.

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  • February 12, 2016
In Memoriam: Bill Mixon

Bill Mixon, patriarch of his namesake family farm in Manatee County, died Feb. 5 after suffering a heart attack two days earlier while planting trees at the farm. Mixon was 87.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Taxes, regulations rankle CEOs

Chief executives from some of the biggest companies nationwide agree with several Gulf Coast business leaders: The struggle against overregulation is real.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Florida feels peachy

The Sunshine State won't mess with Texas, and New York remains a big apple, but when it comes to visitors, Georgia is the state on Florida's mind.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Bowling kingpin scores big

A newly opened bowling center nearly the size of a football field is about to get even bigger.

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  • February 12, 2016
Hitting Bull's-eye

Austin Center is uniquely poised to take advantage of positive office trends in Tampa.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 12, 2016
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Carlton Lloyd

Carlton Lloyd has been the managing director of Integra Realty Resources' Naples office since 2009, but he keeps tabs on Florida's commercial real estate market beyond Collier and Lee counties as a partner in the firm's Orlando and Miami offices, as well.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 12, 2016
Black deal largest in firm's history

Ian Black Real Estate set a new firm record late last month when partner Jag Grewal sold a 31-acre tract in Charlotte County to the Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Bucket list fills up

The economic rebound in Florida has some staying power, according to a Midwest restaurant executive with big growth plans in the state.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Groups aim to dump tax

A large coalition of statewide business groups — organizations that sometimes disagree on issues — have come together in support of a tax cut championed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 12, 2016
Westshore developers jockey for position

It's still anyone's guess as to when Tampa will get a new office building in response to declining vacancy rates, but developers are already jockeying for position.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 12, 2016
Kolter proceeding with Ritz condos

Don't be surprised if the next construction crane in Sarasota is placed on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2016
Get a good jump start

There's a point many entrepreneurs reach where their business has great potential, but they're not ready for venture or angel investor capital.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
Football league runs after lost $20M

Major League Football remains committed to starting its season in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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