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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2010
Not Always Right

A Gulf Coast business owner fed up with unruly and delinquent customers finally fights back. He's made a lot of like-minded friends.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 21, 2012
Iron Man

After collapsing with three miles to go at Ironman Kona in 2009, Jason Gunter remains resolved to finish the 140.6-mile race, despite his physical disadvantage.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 4, 2013
China by Internet

Can you build a product in China without ever setting foot there? Just ask entrepreneur Simon Morris.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 28, 2013
Out of the shadows

Sublease space was a drag on the commercial real estate market, but brokers say there's less of that shadow space available today. It's another good sign for landlords.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2017
Change it up

An inventor with a never-quit attitude aims to find success in virtual realty. 'I want to create the technology to catch that wave,' he says.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 12, 2018
Take Aim

The first time business owner Patricia Staebler had to shoot a sniper rifle, she hit two bull's-eyes. Now she's on a mission to get even better.

  • Strategies
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 23, 2015
Obama: He just doesn't get it

For a guy who graduated from Harvard and “taught” at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama sure didn't “larn” much about economics or capitalism.

  • Opinion
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 14, 2020
Contractor grows by pursuing larger, more complex projects and building strong team

Palmetto-based TLC Diversified has more than doubled its revenue in four years.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 8, 2023
Economic development exec moves from Virginia to Tampa

Mitchel Allen leaves Virginia to oversee economic development in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 1, 2023
$385 million construction firm adds quality control department

The unit will also advance DeAngelis Diamond’s core values.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 24, 2023
Medical practice's lease is largest in Collier County this year

Meliora Healthcare, which was recently started by three doctors, has opened a 14,139-square-foot office in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 10, 2023
Credit union's trust company chooses Naples for first office in region

The new location is on Pine Ridge Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2023
Homebuilder promotes one official, names second top exec

Christopher Alan Homes is growing across Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2023
Floridian home prices increased 73.5% over past five years

The state had the sixth biggest increase in the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2022
Skin science startup promotes new VP of operations

Lalania Hayes has a background of helping execute a business plan from a start-up to the sale of the company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2022
Average rent in Naples is 25% higher than national average, nears Miami levels

The Naples-Marco Island market, by one tally, is the most expensive place to rent an apartment on the west coast of Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Naples brokerage firm Premier Sotheby’s hires new CMO

Kathy Forrester steps into the role with several decades of experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2022
Miami company buys local industrial property as part of statewide deal for 255,500 square feet of space

Basis Industrial spent nearly $30 million for the properties, including the 70,000 SF building on 23rd St. N.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 1, 2005
Newsmakers (Tampa)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2009
Former execs ready to let sparks fly

Mike Bennett and David Hicks are back in the electric contracting business. The two former Aladdin Ward Electric and Air executives plan to open and run the Sarasota office of Orlando-based electric contractor Bright Future Electric LLC.

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