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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 5, 2019
Naples Beach Hotel prepares for its next chapter

The Athens Group, a Phoenix-based real estate developer specializing in luxury hotels, is buying the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club to redevelop it with a luxury hotel and residences beginning in 2021.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2020
Bankrupt car rental firm sells off unit for $875M

Hertz’s deal with Athene Holding requires approval from the bankruptcy court.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 16, 2024
Tampa company invests over $1M in Bitcoin mining machines

Looking to increase its rate of speed in Bitcoin mining, LM Funding America will purchase 300 Bitmain S21 computing machines for $1.1 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 17, 2021
Luxury on Pause

A planned $250 million redevelopment of the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club slated to begin this month is on hold following the filing of a lawsuit.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 9, 2024
Clearwater's MarineMax buys UK manufacturer's US distributor

Clearwater-based boat and yacht dealer MarineMax has reached a deal to buy a Pompano Beach company for an undisclosed amount.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Lee-Collier Runner-Up 2

Jerry Williams, Chairman, President and CEO, Orion Bancorp: Is there an entrepreneurial gene?If so, it's dominant in Jerry Williams' family. In Athens, Texas, Williams' father and grandfather created numerous successful ventures, from steel construction to auto-parts stores.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 18, 2021
New season: Work begins on beloved resort

After several months of delays, a massive redevelopment of the Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club is underway.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2014
Liberty Group buys five hotels

The Tampa company adds 600 guest rooms to its portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2011
Lazzara attracts investment

The Tampa firm will be able to expand to 25 new markets in two years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 31, 2012
Web Democracy

The high cost of website development will fall as companies like Snehta make it more affordable for small businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2015
A favorite waiter retires

Every downtown has its favorite white-tablecloth restaurant.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2014
Hertz adds 80 European locations

Naples-based Hertz has opened 80 new locations in train stations and city centers across Europe this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 26, 2024
Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

LM Funding has invested, and so far made, millions in mining for bitcoin. It has its sights set on much bigger dividends.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 12, 2024
Tampa bitcoin company gets $5.6M loan to buy Texas mining facility

LM Funding, a bitcoin-mining company based in Tampa, announced a letter of intent to purchase a mining facility in Texas after securing a $5.6 million loan last week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 22, 2023
Naples Beach Club work advances as developers go through approvals

The more than $1 billion redevelopment of the historic beach resort continues even as developers work on the many pieces and approvals needed to make the plans a reality.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 2, 2025
Naples Beach Club nears opening as $1 billion project nears completion

The first phase of thex redevelopment of the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club includes the Four Seasons Hotel but not the signature golf club.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 4, 2022
Judge sides with resort in lawsuit brought by neighbors of Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

The judge has issued summary judgement against the couple, permanently banning them from accessing the property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Best Buy gears up for Florida

National chain aims for a statewide sales boost with six new mobile stores.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2018
New platform aims to simplify home-buying process

A new platform launching in the Tampa area aims to simplify the home-buying process.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2018
Southwest Florida markets among the most home ownership friendly

Fort Myers, Sarasota markets lead Florda, rank nationally in buy-vs.-rent affordability

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