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  • April 4, 2014
Hertz starts hiring spree

Hertz has started hiring sales and management positions to staff its corporate headquarters in Southwest Florida.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Letter campaign a waste of time

A recent effort by Lee Memorial Health System to gain state approval of a new hospital generated 2,200 letters in support of the project.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
East Property Management buys North Naples Storage

East Property Management purchased the 83,100-square-foot North Naples Storage and an associated parking lot for a total of $6.18 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Firms remain puzzled on health care

A recent survey found only 25% of human resources and other top executives nationwide believe their firm will offer heath care coverage for employees in 10 years.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Argos USA buys Tampa plant as part of Vulcan Materials acquisition

Atlanta area cement and concrete manufacturer/supplier Argos USA purchased a 50.03-acre cement and gravel plant for $13.67 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
First Family Insurance moving to University Pointe building

A company led by Jason Marra of First Family Insurance Inc. purchased a 21,630-square-foot office building for $1.99 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
ZGS Communications related entity buys Equity's Spruce Street office building

A company led by Peter Housman purchased a 28,806-square-foot office building in Westshore for $2.57 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
Neal Communities buys Venice land for future development

Neal Communities purchased 120 acres of vacant land south of Laurel Road for $1.6 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2014
New operator buys racetrack, returns it to Desoto Speedway name

A purchase entity led by Dennis Meyer of Clearwater purchased the 63-acre Desoto Speedway racetrack for $1.08 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
As Seen On TV infuses new firm

Clearwater-based distribution firm adds to its household brands portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Online firm spins web into St. Petersburg

Bradenton-based Webtivity opens an office to serve Pinellas County clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Apartments spike building permits

Apartment construction boosted residential building-permit issuance in Lee County in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Port Tampa Bay strengthens Colombia ties

The port signed an agreement with the Colombian Port of Barranquilla calling for greater cooperation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
North Port EDC names new chief

New leader previously worked at Florida International University in Miami

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2014
Lee Clerk targets county fraud

Lee County Clerk of Court launches a public-integrity unit to investigate county government waste and fraud.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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