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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Gulf Cost Week

Poe officials face lawsuit: Florida insurance and financial regulators are suing several members of the Poe familyPols still getting money: Some things never change in politics, such as politicians.More development delays: The weight of the slumping housing market has recently forced several developers of residential real estate projects in and around downtown Bradenton to scale back or completely postpone the projects.Arena sale close: After several years of starts and stops, the foreclosure sale process of a partially built hockey arena in Lakewood Ranch could finally be on the verge of happening.Lee permits continue slide: Permits for residential and commercial construction continued to fall at a steep pace in March, according to figures from the Lee County Community Development Department.Collier's foreign buyers: Home sales to non-U.S. buyers in Collier County rose in January and February by 67% and 43%

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
Hometown Democracy: Special Interest Ploy

We've seen a flurry of media reports recently applauding the actions of an organization collecting signatures for a constitutional amendment that would, if passed, forever change how community development is decided in Florida. By Patrick Slevin

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 30, 2019
Developer uses speed to market, size, to win over logistics tenants

Benderson Development scores a big win with Manatee County project.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2019
Area health care firms score big wins at global trade shows

Enterprise Florida officials say 23 Florida companies reported more than $143 million in total actual and projected export sales at MEDICA 2018 in Germany.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2019
Executives convicted in $5M economic development scam

Leaders of VR Labs convicted by federal jury on multiple counts of defrauding Lee County of $4.7 million in economic development grant funds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 12, 2024
Report: Cape Coral-Fort Myers construction jobs up nearly 35%

Construction jobs have increased by 34.7% in one area of the Gulf Coast since 2019, according to ABC Florida Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 8, 2020
Even in times of crisis, nimble companies can utilize interns

An area university is encouraging businesses to transition from in-person to remote internships this summer and fall. Officials have some key tips about how to make it a smooth and productive transition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Developments approvedWater restrictions addedSox stay putPermits remain lowRoad project finishedProject moves alongCompany to make cuts

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional business news at a glance

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2016
Going intermodel

Purchase of the 489-room Doubletree by Hilton is part of a larger state plan for future public transportation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2015
Bright opportunity

Don't tell Earl Hagman Florida is anti-businesses. The executive ditched a troubled expansion project up north for the sunshine.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 29, 2010
Cell Space

The boom in cell-phone data transmission from devices such as the iPhone is leading to more communication towers. One Fort Myers entrepreneur helps landowners negotiate long-term leases with tower operators and cell-phone companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2007
40 Under 40 (Lee-Collier)

Jason BreedTroy D. BuhsThomas L. BurtPaul McCullersTammie NemecekDino RedzicMichael SmithChristian SpilkerMilissa SprecherComer TurleyBrian LucasBlake GableOrlando RosalesMayela Rosales

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
SRQ, TPA reopen Wednesday post-Idalia

As TPA and PIE monitor the approaching storm, they decide to close Tuesday.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 18, 2023
Tampa shipping company to open office in Mexico

BlueGrace Logistics’ cross-border expansion will become official later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2023
Florida secretary of commerce to speak at upcoming Sarasota EDC breakfast

Statewide economist Jerry Parrish and the top officials at the Tampa Bay Partnership will also speak at the event.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2009
County rehabs its business image

DemanData Systems, a Bradenton-based firm with a niche in developing supply chain software for health care companies. DemanData, with 40 local employees and another 60 employees outside Florida, had outgrown its office space and was seeking a new headquarters.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2011
Fly to Scandinavia from Fort Myers

Southwest Florida International Airport will become the only Florida airport to offer nonstop air service to Denmark.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2010
Green government buildings, red faces

Government officials who go gaga over “green” buildings may want to get familiar with Northland Pines High School in Eagle River, Wis.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2013
Port Manatee bushels big corn shipment

Latest delivery is the port's third in the last eight months from South America.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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