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AmCap buys first Florida property

AmCap Inc. has acquired the Center of Bonita Springs shopping center for $52 million; it is the private equity firm's first Florida property.

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Growing up polyglot

Fort Myers entrepreneur Serdar Acar has been selling books and online materials through his company, Dino Lingo, to help parents teach foreign languages to their children.

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Wal-Mart pushes American-made

The largest retailer in the world wants to diversify its product base through independent entrepreneurs.

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Wine Fest gets top billing

Wine Spectator magazine ranked the Naples Winter Wine Festival as the highest-grossing charity wine auction in the country last year, beating high-profile charity auctions in California's wine country. The 2015 festival raised more than $11 million for children's charities in Collier County during the live auction.

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The X Factor

Co-work office space is in high demand as the ranks of freelance workers swell. Entrepreneurs David and Brett Diamond plan to franchise their concept, Venture X.

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The Mark kicks off sales

Fresh from its success in selling high-end units at its Vue Sarasota Bay condo and hotel complex in Sarasota, The Kolter Group is embarking on another downtown residential project.

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Get on the best list

The Gulf Coast 500, which the Business Observer will publish this summer, is the most comprehensive look at the largest companies in the region.

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Election has leaders wary

As primaries move along, the presidential picture is gradually being revealed.

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The Business Observer, like the companies and executives we write about, regularly seeks ways to improve our products and services.

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Tasty plate of finances

The entrepreneurial couple behind Taste of Asia, a popular Lao-Thai-Vietnamese restaurant about five miles south of downtown Sarasota, recently bit into one of the toughest tasks independent restaurateurs could face: obtaining bank financing.

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  • April 7, 2016
Hertz invests in Uber of valet parking

Car rental giant Hertz says it is investing in Luxe, a startup that provides on-demand valet parking and car services.

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Sarasota: Foodie paradise chews up competitors

Sarasota is the only Gulf Coast city to make Conde Nast Traveler magazine's list.

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  • April 6, 2016
Waterfront restaurant gets new life as condos

The property sold for a combined $6.2 million.

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Former judge joins law firm as shareholder

Chris Altenbernd is a former judge of Florida's Second District Court of Appeal.

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Insurance group appoints first woman to board

Lisa Krouse has more than 30 years of experience in the insurance industry and human resources.

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