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News

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 12, 2019
In Focus: Naples office market

The Naples office market remains healthy and above historical averages in many metrics, despite slowing that has occurred in the past year in activity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Developer, after losing president to competitor, expands role of COO

Al Dougherty named COO of Babcock Ranch; will continue in role of COO-Communities for Kitson & Partners.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Coalition boosts coffers of fund for advanced manufacturers

An investment partnership among three of Florida's leading universities aims to reward the up-and-coming companies that key the Sunshine State’s future economic diversity.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Sharks’ teeth

Southwest Florida dental practice expands its undersea-themed practice with second location.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Agribusiness firm appoints new president and CEO

Tampa, Florida-based agribusiness firm Lykes Bros. Inc. has welcomed Johnnie James Jr. as its new president and CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Airport scores more passenger traffic records

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport set an all-time record for passenger traffic in June, with 147,615 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for the month was up 48.7% over June of 2018, say airport officials in a statement.  Year-to-date

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Pair of emergency departments earn national recognition

Lee Health’s Cape Coral Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital each win Lantern Awards for overall excellence.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Funding agency names county commissioner executive director

Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran has been named executive director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Cybersecurity firm makes two executive hires

Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has made two appointments to its executive team, hiring Joe Sawyer as chief marketing officer and Darin Bunker as vice president of engineering.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Land planning firm adds project manager

Jack Morris brings 20 years of experience to Morris-Depew Associates.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2019
Real estate group acquires area analytics company

Sarasota-based offrs was founded by Mark Dickson and Rich Swier.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2019
Builder unveils plans for new community in area

Miami, Florida-based homebuilder Lennar plans to construct a 77-home community in Lutz, about 15 miles north of Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2019
New luxury assisted living community appoints leader

Dawn Osterweil will lead Watercrest Naples Assisted Living and Memory Care set to open this fall.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2019
Master-planned community names new president

Rick Severance replaces former president Paul Erhardt.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 8, 2019
Court sides with prominent businessman in mortgage fee lawsuit

Mortgage Investors Corp., a company chaired by St. Petersburg, Florida, businessman Bill Edwards, has been exonerated in a long-running federal lawsuit that stemmed from its involvement in a loan-refinancing program for veterans.

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