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  • August 1, 2014
Emergency communications 2.0

A company that operates 911 public safety communications systems worldwide, Cassidian Communications, sees big opportunities in Florida, especially the Gulf Coast.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2014
Jerry Ulm Dodge buys Crazy Buffet restaurant

Tampa auto dealership Jerry Ulm Dodge Chrysler Jeep purchased the nearby 11,937-square-foot former Crazy Buffet restaurant for $3.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2014
MVP Holdings buys closed restaurant to create future Fort Myers PDQ

Tampa-based MVP Holdings purchased a 5,244-square-foot former Steak and Ale restaurant for $1.33 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2014
Start them up

A list of the top five service businesses to start based on sales growth contains one surprise: The architecture industry is back.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Revenue Management Solutions names top executives

The firm promoted its president of North American operations, George Fougeron, to president of business development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Money manager pleads guilty

Naples money manager Blayne Davis, 33, pleaded guilty in connection with an investment scheme that cost investors $11 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2014
Sarasota funeral home undertakes expansion

Toale Brothers Funeral Homes & Crematory now has four locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Fifth Third Center sells for $47M

Fairlead Commercial Real Estate and equity partner Bridge Investment Group Partners purchased the 19-story office building as an investment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
College boosts fundraising efforts

Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation in Fort Myers named Joseph Mark Kramp its new director of development.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2014
Bradenton manufacturer aims for global growth

Honeycomb Company of America executives attend a major industry trade show.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2014
Seafarer Exploration starts on third shipwreck site

The underwater salvage and exploration company received a three-year permit to look in an area south of Cape Canaveral.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2014
Physicians consolidate offices

Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida is consolidating three offices into a new location on College Parkway in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2014
Window firm PGT buys Miami company in $111M deal

Company execs say deal will strengthen firm's ability to compete nationally.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2014
GTE Financial holding gaming contest

The Tampa-based credit union is offering $10,000 for the best mobile financial game.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2014
Radio advertising declines

Beasley Broadcast Group posted a drop in quarterly revenues as advertising declined.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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