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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 29, 2021
Ambitious startup aims to capture real estate data market share

Resquared uses data to nudge old-school commercial real estate brokers into the digital revolution. ‘We want to be a $1 billion company — not just a mom and pop thing,’ says a  co-founder

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson
  • April 28, 2021
Entrepreneurs repurpose former state prison

A group of partners have created a law enforcement, military and civilian training destination at an unlikely site: the old Hendry Correctional Institute.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • April 28, 2021
Economic development official talks about what works— and what doesn’t

While lamenting some deals that got away, one of the region’s elder statesmen of economic development, Mike Meidel, reflects on his decades in the game — and where the state and region can improve.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2021
Misery loves company: Companies nationwide struggle to fill open spots

Some parts of the region are among the lowest in unemployment rates.

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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 27, 2021
Restaurants promote career mentality to find employees

John Horne and Mike Quillen offer careers at their restaurants, not just jobs.

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  • April 23, 2021
Hospital system moves forward on large cancer center projects

The hospital received approval to begin design and site plans for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • April 23, 2021
Small Firm, Big Differences

Plaza Advisors has succeeded in selling Gulf Coast retail centers through experience — and a willingness to limit screen time

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • April 23, 2021
Gulf Coast metros cited for lack of attainable housing

Urban Land Institute study singles out Naples, Sarasota and Fort Myers metro areas as among the nation’s “least affordable” regions for housing

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 22, 2021
Music industry manufacturer seeks to regain pre-pandemic gust of growth

Company anticipates big rebound when schools reopen.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis
  • April 22, 2021
Mask company battles supply and demand dynamic

Running a mask manufacturing business isn’t the cinch it was 12 months ago. One company’s path shows the pitfalls — and promise.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • April 22, 2021
Real estate firm buys Amazon warehouse for $108.74 million

Intercontinental Real Estate Corp. deal for Dragstrip Logistics Center in Lakeland continues investor interest in both the Interstate 4 Corridor and Amazon-leased properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • April 16, 2021
Boat sales surge reaches marine components manufacturer

Veethree Electronics executive says he hasn't seen sales volume like this in 15 years.

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  • By A.G. Lafley
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • April 16, 2021
'Evolution of an icon'

A pair of Ritz-Carlton hotels in Naples are planning and implementing major capital improvements aimed at modernizing the resorts for today’s travelers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • April 16, 2021
Bankers seek to get foothold in medical marijuana industry

Most Florida banks avoid cannabis and related companies — given the obstacles and legal uncertainty. Others see opportunity in the mushrooming industry.

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