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By Kevin McQuaid
August 26, 2021

Developer builds successful niche with company HQs

As Southwest Florida’s economy has expanded in recent years, Seagate Development Group has tailored its services to meet the growth.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Beth Luberecki
August 26, 2021

Country singer gets into new business with burger joint

Onetime building inspector says he knows there will be a big learning curve.

Travel-Tourism

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By Mark Gordon
August 26, 2021

Manufacturer moves into bigger, better space

Moving manufacturing plants, even a small distance, could be a big hassle. At Harmar it helps when employees have an all-in spirit.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
August 24, 2021

Fast-growing farm expands into region with acquisition

Finn Farms is expected to begin generating revenue in the third quarter.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
August 23, 2021

Area law firm elects three longtime attorneys to partner

The designations were set to take effect immediately.

Transactions

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By Louis Llovio and Mark Gordon
August 19, 2021

Retail developers find ways to beat back e-commerce

Several large landlord and developers aren't ready to give up on the traditional shopping plaza.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
August 19, 2021

Builders couple single family and townhomes with the affordability and benefits of an apartment

Nimble developers and homebuilders continue to meet the rush in demand for new product — targeting renters, not buyers.

Construction-Development

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By Amanda Postma
August 19, 2021

The restaurant industry faces disruption in the current model with a new concept — ghost kitchens

The restaurant industry is facing a restructured model with the rise of ghost kitchens. A few spirited and ambitious restaurateurs are all-in on the concept.

Travel-Tourism

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By Beth Luberecki
August 19, 2021

Social worker-turned-entrepreneur relishes counterintuitive strategy

By going filling a gap in a crucial need, Elizabeth Dosoretz — starting well before the pandemic — is building a fast-growing mental health practice.

Healthcare

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By Kevin McQuaid
August 18, 2021

Multifamily momentum mows down other sectors

Apartment deals once again rule top commercial real estate sales through the first half of 2021.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
August 13, 2021

Developer believes corporations obligated to give back

Jared Meyers is pushing the idea of B Corps to get businesses to give back more to their communities.

Construction-Development

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By Beth Luberecki
August 12, 2021

Developer's persistence leads to first-ever solar town

Going against the industry norm, Syd Kitson maintains his big vision to change the world.

Leadership

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By Amanda Postma
August 12, 2021

Product designer focused on doing noble work in health care industry

Rob Brady discovered how important product design was for the health care industry 15 years ago. Now, Brady is changing the industry — one crisis at a time.