• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Industries

  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2008
Custom Fit

In what could be a sign of things tocome, RR Simmons Construction builds a unique urban hybrid store for Publix.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2008
Niche Player

The past year hasn't been great for many investment banks, but Skyway Capital Partners in Tampa has been steadily growing as a middle-market firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Listening Aid

Pete Salazar, the son of migrant workers in Immokalee, has built a successful manufacturer of crate and produce washers. The key: He listens to customers.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Putt Putt Tour

Entrepreneur Bob Gaudreau has takenminiature golf and made it mobile, marketingit to companies, schools and organizations.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Financial Statements

View Financial Statements from GepPharma Inc. and Superior Uniform Group Inc.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Downtown Survivor

Raimond Aulen's bar in downtown Fort Myers has survived bad city ordinances, years of street repairs and now aneconomic slump. It doesn't inspire investor confidence.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Game On

A onetime cell phone companyexecutive is trying to exorcise golf's 'hollowpromises,' one lesson at a time.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Athlete's advocate

Tampa business attorney Ken Turkel helps young athletes win endorsement contracts.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Mooring Maneuvers

A marina management firm is aiming to expand its reach, both in geography and potential clientele, so it can avoid the sinking market.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Corporate Report

Lazydays delays paying debitin effort to reduce costsNfinanse Discover Cardsoffered at Winn-Dixie storesHSN teams with supermodelAlt on TV, online next monthBrown & Brown Inc.buying Conner Strong unitSyniverse Holdings launchesstockholder rights planMiva obtains new credit linefor up to $10 million CPC launches Web sitefocused on company, MedCloseValpak partners with Microsoftto extend reach of couponsRoper Industries' dividendto show 13.8% increaseOdyssey Marine responds to Spain on site-claim case Intertape Polymer Grouptargets wind-power customers

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

MCC to build medical tech centerInterShow suggests Palm dealfor parking, center, hotelStarwood buys 2,500home sites in three statesWendemen Constructionhired to build condo lobbyQuincy Investments suggestsnew Payne Park Village for siteB of A buys Countrywide Tampa officeB.E.T.-ER Mix ownerbuys Gibsonton landWade Trim, Renker Eich Parksdesign school renovationFulton, Tenn., couple buysCarrolwood Window warehouseFulton, Tenn., couple buysCarrolwood Window warehouseWalgreens buys landin Port CharlotteMillenium Partners 2 buysMurdock Family Medical Center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Small mART

The economy may be in recession, but Richard Sullivan still expects to see crowds at the art shows he organizes. One key to success: Tying each event with a nonprofit organization.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Dollar Flood

Recession's grip induces the United States to flood the world with even more dollars.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Cigar city, Cigar man

Eric Newman is a link to Tampa's past, as head of the city's last family-owned cigar company. He is fighting Washington and the anti-smoking crowd for his company's survival.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2008
Market RUBDOWN

Opening 10 massage stores during an economic slump might sound crazy. But growing like that is comfort food to one Gulf Coast entrepreneur.

  • Entrepreneurs
« 719 720 721 722 723 724 725 726 727 728 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Latest News Business Observer

1
  • February 14, 2026
National homebuilder buys 130 lots in Lakeland
2
  • February 13, 2026
AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches
3
  • February 13, 2026
7 in region make Forbes’ Best Large Employers list
4
  • February 13, 2026
Suncoast Credit Union announces merger, would grow to over $21B
5
  • February 13, 2026
Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

More Industries

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Business Support
  • Advertising-Marketing
  • Agriculture
  • Development
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Food-Beverage
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Law
  • Manufacturing
  • Philanthropy-Nonprofits
  • Retail
  • Sports-Entertainment
  • Technology
  • Transportation
  • Travel-Tourism

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.


Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now