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  • May 8, 2014
The $1.2 million lab makeover

How do you stay profitable in the face of government cuts in health care?

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Clearwater apartments sell for $13.4 million

The stabilized 184-unit apartment complex sold for $73,000 a unit.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Alico profits rise

Agribusiness company Alico posted a 47% increase in net income in the second quarter thanks to higher citrus prices.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Former Keurig coffee prez joins Tervis board

Tervis also breaks ground on a 24,000-square-foot Innovation Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2014
Sebring Software names new CFO

The Clearwater-based dental practice management software company promoted a former eAutoclaims executive to the top financial spot.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2014
Homebuilder revenues surge

WCI Communities boosted its average selling price per home by 7% in the first quarter as sales rose.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2014
Bulk grocer adds heft

New Bulk Nation store in Orlando is first of 75 planned locations over five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2014
Youfit opening 19th club in Tampa Bay

The St. Petersburg fitness club chain is adding a new location in the Carrollwood area and has plans for growth in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2014
Hot real estate office notches $43M in sales

Sperry Van Ness Commercial Advisory Group reports solid first quarter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2014
Lee commercial permits spike

Two large commercial construction projects spurred millions of dollars in commercial construction permits in Lee County in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2014
Bilmar Beach Resort sells for $16.4M

Clearview Hotel Capital LLC and William Harris Investor partnered to buy most the units, amenities and operations of the beachfront resort.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2014
PGT cracks door on stock index

The firm will be part of the S&P SmallCap 600 index.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2014
Payment processor revenues jump

ACI Worldwide says revenues rose 37% in the first quarter but it suffered a steeper net loss than it did in the same quarter in 2013.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2014
Lovely box wins award

If you've ever purchased chocolates from Norman Love, you know the packaging is as beautiful as the premium chocolates inside.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2014
What firm will be the next Hertz?

Economic development officials are notoriously mum when it comes to details of pending projects, especially corporate relocations, and Enterprise Florida President and CEO Gray Swoope is no exception.

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