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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2019
Executives convicted in $5M economic development scam

Leaders of VR Labs convicted by federal jury on multiple counts of defrauding Lee County of $4.7 million in economic development grant funds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2019
Tech firm starts 2019 with $116 million in new contacts

FTE Networks lands $116 million in connectivity infrastructure projects in January and February.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2019
New officers have designs on organization leadership

American Institute of Architects Florida Southwest Chapter approves slate of officers for 2019.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2019
Fast-growing airline adds new route from region

Sun Country to offer seasonal service between Southwest Florida International Airport and Gulfport-Biloxi International.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2019
Airport off to a flying start

January passenger count at Southwest Florida International Airport up 8.7% over January 2018.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 22, 2019
Starwood Capital buys trio of Marriott hotels

Starwood Capital has invested $79 million to acquire a trio of Marriott-branded, extended stay hotels near major airports in Tampa and Fort Myers from an Atlanta company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2019
Small bank adds big service

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank offers mobile wallet for personal and business customers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2019
Former Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor exec joins area retailer's board

Kim Roy, former president of Ralph Lauren Group, brings marketing and brand development strategy experience to Chico’s FAS as an independent director.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2019
Medical group recognized as a best company for employees

Florida Skin Center honored by the 2018 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For Program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2019
Accounting firms merge to expand regional service

Anspach & Associates of Naples joins with Boulay of Naples and Minneapolis as part of Boulay’s pursuit of top 100 firm status.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
CPA firm managing shareholder picked to oversee national organization

Sharon Thompson of  Hughes, Snell & Co. is the first woman to lead 40-year-old CPAmerica Inernational.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 15, 2019
NAIOP Hall of Famer's "Fan Club" well deserved

CRE Consultants' Managing Partner and former Florida Market Leader at CBRE Inc. Ray Sandelli was recently inducted into the NAIOP Tampa Bay's Hall of Fame, and former colleagues marked the occasion to create a "Fan Club" for him

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
In Memoriam: Barbara Dell, 1952-2019

Barbara Dell died Jan. 1 after battling cancer. She was 66.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Public relations agency snags exclusive resort as client

Paradise Advertising & Marketing will handle promotions for LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, touting recent renovation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2019
Brisk sales reported in luxury condo development

First three buildings in 205-unit Genova near Coconut Point in Estero have sold out as construction remains underway.

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