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Louis Llovio
March 31, 2023

Construction software company to double Tampa workforce

On a visit to Tampa, Procore Technologies' founder discussed the importance of seeing work firsthand and growth plans for Tampa expansion.

Commercial Real Estate

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Mark Gordon
March 30, 2023

Forget pickleball: Tech CEO launches national pingpong league in Naples

A draft for players is expected later this year.

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Andrew Warfield
March 28, 2023

Sarasota developer advances with 16-story luxury condo, hotel tower

Rodrigo Trepp likes the prospect of developing in Sarasota so much that he's moving his company and his family to the area from Bolivia.

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Business Observer Staff
March 26, 2023

Survey: Florida is best state for startups

The state edged out Texas in a recent study.

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Beth Luberecki
March 19, 2023

Travel agency emerges from pandemic stronger than ever

Preferred Travel of Naples was able to move quickly when the world started traveling again, thanks to some smart and shrewd decisions made during the pandemic.

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Amanda Postma
March 8, 2023

Original owner returns, plans to open new Sarasota brewery, restaurant

With lessons of growing the first go-around of his business too fast fresh on his mind, Sarasota chef and craft beer entrepreneur seeks to do things differently in act two.

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Beth Luberecki
March 7, 2023

Plumbing pro takes high-tech, professional approach to essential service

After going through two prior incarnations of his plumbing company, entrepreneur John Verhof has hit on a concept built for the long haul.

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Mark Gordon
March 6, 2023

YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

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Beth Luberecki
March 3, 2023

Excitement builds for arrival of beloved Boston restaurant chain

Kelly’s Roast Beef has opened its first location outside of New England in Florida. Several more are on the way.

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Mark Gordon
February 24, 2023

Tampa restaurant company resurrects California-famous Tiki brand

23 Restaurant Services, the company behind Ford’s Garage, revs up another restaurant concept with an iconic American heritage brand behind it.

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Amanda Postma
February 23, 2023

Nonprofit sets up fishing charters for disadvantaged kids

Chasten Whitfield was just 16 when she began these fishing charters. Now she hopes to make it a full-time job.

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By Jim Stinson
February 14, 2023

Syrup company goes from $5,000 loan to $60M in sales

Jordan Engelhardt keeps finding her way around and through obstacles. In the process she’s built a small syrup empire.

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Mark Gordon
February 8, 2023

Statewide pool service firm makes splash with Naples acquisition

Naples Pool Service was founded in 1969.

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Mark Gordon
February 1, 2023

Entrepreneurs target $2M+ home services market with new firm

Franchised-focused founders seek to fill what they believe is a big gap in the luxury home services market. White gloves optional.

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Louis Llovio
January 30, 2023

NY billionaire talks about his St. Pete tower on visit

John Catsimatidis Sr. filmed a commercial and gave an update on his 46-story tower under construction in downtown St. Petersburg.

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