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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Keeping the Coast Young (40 under 40)

Today, the Gulf Coast is bound once again to the vitality of youth, and not because retirees from New Jersey are still looking for Ponce de Leon's fountain. The young professional class is here, and it is here to stay.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 11, 2010
Bayou bound

Rick Miller has been a fixture in the development business in Fort Myers since 1984, but these days he's more likely to be in Louisiana. When will the good times roll back to Florida?

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 6, 2010
Unpopular Accuracy

Developers and builders sometimes don't like to hear what Michael Timmerman has to say, but he's been right more often than not. It pays to listen carefully when he speaks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 6, 2010
Strength in Numbers

Independent restaurateurs in one part of the Gulf Coast have captured some marketing successes by banding together. The concept is now spreading across the region.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2013
Corporate Report: April 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2020
Market Spotlight | Tampa Bay retail

COVID-19 pandemic has yet to erode the momentum the retail sector in Tampa Bay has experienced in recent years, but a reckoning could be in the offing.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 22, 2018
Market Spotlight: Lee County Office

Despite solid growth for the past four years, the Lee County office market is showing signs of fatigue, with an uptick in vacancy rates, flat rental rates and negative absorption in the first quarter of 2018.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 29, 2017
Bling Bling

Carley Ochs's jewelry and lifestyle brand continues to shine, despite some potential setbacks.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 3, 2015
Beall's 100-year anniversary

Bradenton-based Beall's Inc., corporate parent of Beall's Department Stores and Beall's and Burke's Outlet Stores, turns 100 years old in 2015.The milestone has been marked with multiple celebrations and ceremonies.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2015
The return of spec

In a move not seen in years, a developer plans new offices in Naples — sans tenants.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 15, 2023
Eye care medical group sees bright future with HQ redesign

U.S. Eye fixed up the interior of its Manatee County headquarters with innovative design to bring employees together.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2023
Tampa fast-food chain has new owners in deal that cuts $225M of debt

Checkers' lenders are now the majority owners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 12, 2023
Boutique hotel brand popular in LA to make Florida debut in Tampa

Palisociety and WS Development will make its first hotel foray into Florida with its Palihouse brand.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 13, 2023
Tampa Bay law firm picks new managing shareholder

Nelson T. Castellano is the firm's new managing shareholder, succeeding Marie Tomassi after her 10 years in the role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 13, 2023
Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2023
Senior living complex expands with new building, units start at $1.17M

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers was founded in 1968.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By TenantBase |
  • December 17, 2021
Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

Businesses That Need Space Fast are Flocking to Florida. Here’s How to Find the Right Fit

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital names health care industry veteran as new CFO

Jeff Limbocker will succeed the retiring William Woeltjen as chief financial officer of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in October.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2022
New bistro added to mix at Wellen Park

The spot is located in the welcome center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2022
Redevelopment of Bath & Racquet Club receives final approval

The revamped site will include 256 condos and 65,448 square feet of light commercial space alongside new pickleball and tennis courts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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