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  • July 25, 2014
A new kind of shark tank

An Australian firm in the business of thwarting shark attacks wants a bite out of the U.S. market.

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  • July 25, 2014
The Next Cycle

LandQwest Commercial made a timely move to distressed properties in 2008. Now, it's helping customers with property tax appraisals in the recovery.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2014
Florida CFO brings smack talk to NY

It's not yet a rivalry to match the Tampa Rays vs. the New York Yankees, but a battle of words is bubbling between Sunshine and Empire State officials over economic development.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2014
Speakers flock to Gulf Coast

A world-renowned speakers conference with a focus on creativity will make its U.S. debut in Sarasota later this year.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
Raymond James delivers record quarter

The financial services firm reported its best third fiscal quarter net revenues, net income and earnings per diluted share.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
Naples projected to lead nation in new jobs

City is one of three in Florida to make top ten of list.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
Sarasota architect aims to sustain work in Finland

Michael Carlson is a statewide leader in green and sustainable building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Tampa Port adds Latin America marketing director

Gonzalo Padron previously worked with DHL Forwarding, Datamyne, PIERS, Seaboard Marine, and Tecmarine.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Cape Coral pharmacy owner sentenced

Martha Otano has been ordered to serve three years and one month in prison.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
North Port tax fraudsters gets 18 months in prison

Couple pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false tax refund claim in April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2014
Bradenton brew firm sips sudsy win

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing will now carry Motorworks beers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2014
PDQ named fastest-growing small chain in America

Restaurant Business Magazine recognized the Tampa-based fast-casual restaurant chain this month for its sales growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2014
USF campus appoints regional chancellor

Terry Osborn has seven years of experience in senior higher education leadership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2014
Doctors Hospital hires new COO

Steve Young previously worked at Osceola Regional Medical Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2014
Illinois senior living builder targets Gulf Coast

Bright Oaks Group hopes to break ground in Fort Myers and Naples this year.

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