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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2022
Local plumbing program aims to bring more into the industry

When the number of plumbers in the area tanked, Best Homes Services decided to create its own labor pool.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2019
The No. 1 state for retirees is a corny surprise

Florida earned the No. 5 spot on a Bankrate ranking of the best states in the U.S. to retire.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 7, 2014
Why stop at $10/hour? Go all the way: $200!

Barack Obama's campaigns for income equality and higher minimum wages explicitly illustrate what the Jesuit priests called “invincible ignorance.”

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2010
Will they save the Colony?

Developer Randy Langley and lawyer David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute. They think their plan can restore the resort to its former luster.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Urban service area in the works

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 30, 2021
Change is afoot: how to improve while minimizing disruptions

Six steps to moving a company forward while generating sometimes elusive buy-in.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 5, 2014
Doing Moore

The sales team at a property management firm was stuck. Then they stopped talking.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 5, 2016
Fast pitch

Four early-stage companies pitched their ideas to investors at a Shark Tank-style event in Naples recently. Technology binds them together.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Robert Savage, 32

Vice president of strategy and business development, The Symphony Agency

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Matt Simmons, 31

Partner, Maxwell, Hendry & Simmons

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 2, 2023
Fort Myers cancer services practice receives $65 million investment

Funds will help American Oncology Network continue its mission of supporting community-based oncology practices.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2013
Glenview Capital tries to oust HMA board

The hedge fund urges shareholders of the hospital operator to elect a new board.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2020
Biotech firm seizes opportunity to launch new product line

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has grown its product line yet again with Axi, a line of 3D printers for both professionals and hobbyists.

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  • October 4, 2013
Rich Mathews, 35

Owner, State Farm Insurance Agency

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 12, 2023
Craft kitchen chain to replace Naples restaurant closing at Mercato

Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is moving into the space formerly occupied by AZN Asian Cuisine.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • June 3, 2025
Sarasota County commits $4.5M to promote Senior PGA Championship

The major tournament coming to The Concession for three years, beginning in 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 24, 2025
SWFL eye care practice acquired by South Carolina company

The acquisition of Quigley Eye Specialists marks "an exciting new chapter for our practice," one ophthalmologist says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2025
Fort Myers Beach property listed for $35 million

Marketing for the Royal Beach Club property is aimed at developers looking to build a luxury project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 17, 2025
Gecko's co-founder to be named Florida Restaurateur of the Year

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association will induct Mike Quillen into its Hall of Fame.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Sale to employees

Succession planning is a difficult task, but one company's recent employee stock ownership transaction may be the best solution in this economic environment, despite the costs involved.

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