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A day on Broadway

In summer 2015, prominent Fort Myers public relations executive Tina McCain Matte faced a messaging problem while on vacation with her significant other and her two daughters: They were about to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton,” which uses a combination of hip-hop, rap and rhythm and blues to tell a story about American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

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Get the scoop on Top 500

Want to know more about the top companies in nine counties on the Gulf Coast of Florida? Look no further than the annual edition of the Business Observer's Gulf Coast 500.

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They built a wall

Loran Jarrett, on a recent trip to New Orleans, found something that changed her life.

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  • September 9, 2016
Value add

DeSoto Square Mall has been knocked about by competition and the loss of tenants. But that may help it going forward.

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Southern state capitals need work

Tallahassee recently received a national whipping.

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Be a Hugger

Southern hospitality made way for southern gratitude in a new survey on thanking behaviors — and it turns out hugging is in style.

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Coexisting Dichotomy

Restaurants and grocery stores typically compete. But along the Gulf Coast, both are growing.

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Entrepreneur returns

The lure of getting back into home contracting services was too powerful for Jim Abrams.

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  • September 9, 2016
Passco buys Bradenton apartments for $75M

Fueled by potential future yield and a desire to beef up its Florida portfolio, California-based Passco Cos. LLC has invested $75 million to acquire the ParkCrest Landings apartments, in Bradenton.

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  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota area home prices up 7.1% in July

Another sign that the region's housing market continues to show strength.

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Elevator company lifts new executives

Gulfside Elevator & Cab Interiors named four new top leaders.

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CEO granted medical leave

Melvin Gordon has worked at Plant City-based candied fruit maker Paradise Inc. for 53 years.

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  • September 7, 2016
Burger chain gets cheesy with national contest

Tampa-based Burger 21 celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with a new contest.

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Sarasota-Bradenton airport lands new flights

Portland Maine, through Elite Airways, is the latest destination.

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Banker bolts for credit union

Achieva Credit Union is growing rapidly in the Southwest Florida market.

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