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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 21, 2016
Pedal to the metal

Caldwell & Kerr Advertising specializes in helping auto dealers reach more customers through digital media, television and print. It's a fast-growing niche

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 21, 2024
FEMA downgrade costs Fort Myers Beach 25% flood insurance discount

Lee County and four localities learn that they will maintain their ratings and the discount comes with it.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 26, 2022
Health care organization turns the tide on growth after rebrand

A rebrand and sizable boost in revenue have a Bradenton health care firm looking at multiple new opportunities for more growth.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 2, 2023
Tampa logistics firm buys three Dutch companies

Quala and Boasso Global of Tampa go Dutch with three firms that do tank-related business in Rotterdam.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2022
Airline connects Wisconsin to region with new nonstop service to Fort Myers

Sun Country Airlines says that demand for its flights goes up in winter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2021
Insurance firm promotes marketing veteran

Kelly Atkinson will oversee Clearwater's AmeriLife Group's brand management and creative services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 15, 2019
LSI expands offering to include appraisals

LSI Cos. has begun offering appraisal services along with commercial real estate brokerage in an effort to be more of a full-service commercial real estate firm

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2018
Company makes third acquisition in past 12 months

CoAdvantage Corp., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has made its third acquisition in the past 12 months, adding Bradenton-based Remedy Employer Services, based in nearby Bradenton, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
His Private Sky

Entrepreneur Vincent Wolanin has turned a $250,000 repair tab on his Gulfstream into a $10 million and growing jet-repair business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2008
The New Checkers

With value pricing, new menu items and new restaurant designs, Rick Silvais trying to make Checkers the top choice in quick-serve restaurants.

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  • By Chris Krapfl |
  • August 19, 2021
A valuation inventory is must-do — no matter the exit strategy timing

With the acquisitions market heating up, the right valuation for a business should be at the top of an entrepreneur’s to-do list, says an industry expert.   

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2010
Corporate Report: Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

The latest news from Community Bank of Manatee, HSN, GeoPharma, and more.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 5, 2023
Looking to shed stores nationwide, Walgreens sells Fort Myers location

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Manatee buys an office building, Tampa Bay condo towers surpass $200 million in sales, and a Naples medical building is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2012
Walk This Way

A 35-year law enforcement veteran finds a comfortable fit in entrepreneurship. His next challenge: Stay ahead of big-muscled competitors.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 13, 2013
Positive returns

Banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast now have better returns to share with investors.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • December 4, 2015
Forever in flooring

Mike Solmonson has developed a system that makes him a top salesperson at his flooring company.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 27, 2018
Luxury homebuilder aims to keep top talent

London Bay Homes uses unique retention strategies to keep A players.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2009
Diversified Yacht Services buys marina land

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  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2010
Telovations feels crunch, goes for venture capital

A Tampa-based communications services company is looking to add debt — but won't be asking the bank for a loan.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2019
Co-founder of workers’ comp services firm takes reins as president

Sara Aguila has been promoted to president of Transcom Solutions, a Tampa, Florida, transportation and translation company that serves the workers’ compensation industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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