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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 7, 2021
Nelson Taylor, 34

Real estate guru Nelson Taylor's exhaustive research has become invaluable to colleagues at his firm, LSI Companies Inc.

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 13, 2022
Transactions: June 7-13

Massive multifamily sales in Hillsborough and Sarasota counties lead the way in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 21, 2015
On his own

In less than four years, Dean Crowley went from uncertain business owner to running a company that's closing in on $4.5 million in sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Letter to the Editor |
  • September 14, 2024
Vote yes on Amendment 2, protect fishing, hunting

Fishing and hunting is a $15 billion economic engine in Florida, says local business owner.

  • Opinion
  • By Kevin Gillen, Pinnacle Financial Partners/Synovus Bank |
  • June 5, 2026
Elder Care and Economic Impact

How Sarasota’s Aging Population Is Reshaping Healthcare, Finance and Other Sectors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 19, 2019
Bank shot: CEO returns to his roots with strategic acquisition

Katz Capital, a multifaceted Tampa, Florida, investment and finance holding company, has acquired Camp Grove State Bank, a tiny bank serving farmers in rural Illinois. CEO Brian Katz explains the thought process behind the purchase.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 31, 2025
Lee county Girl Scout sets record: 50,000 lifetime cookie sales

Olivia Trader has some key sales tips, none bigger than this: Take advantage of every opportunity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Top 20 Projects

he following pages highlight the 20 largest private construction projects in the two-county region. To qualify for the list, projects were required to have started construction between May 15, 2003-March 10, 2004.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 24, 2022
Sarasota-area doctor convicted of taking bribes to prescribe opioids

A federal jury has convicted the 59-year-old doctor of collecting “speaking fees” from sham pharmaceutical company events.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 17, 2022
Pain center must cease writing prescriptions after two overdose deaths tied to clinic

Restraining order was granted a week after the Justice Department filed complaint against doctor and owners for issuing opioid prescriptions without medical exams.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Schemers target small businesses

Small business owners are constant targets of scam artists, and those scammers aren't always trying to steal money.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2012
Impact fees jeopardize project

Michael Evanoff faces issues getting a restaurant, nightclub and bar off the ground.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 17, 2012
Paul Roessler

Paul Roessler, the chief scientific officer at Algenol Biofuels, talks with the Business Review about his job and quest to find a competitive alternative to oil.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2021
Investment manager goes deep in Super Bowl parade

Former college QB relives glory days.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2020
Tampa area housing market rolls over pandemic

The fast-moving market in Hillsborough, one leading area Realtor projects, could carry on through the rest of 2020.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2020
Hotel maintains 57-employee payroll through pandemic

Southwest Florida hotel makes good use of SBA loan funds.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 22, 2018
Venerable uniform company looks ahead, not back

Formerly known as Superior Uniform Group, the newly christened Superior Group of Companies has embarked on a spree of acquisitions as it looks to grow in new markets.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
Lee County sets up emergency building operation, will waive permit fees

County officials say they aim to expedite permits for most types of work.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2009
Oceanside Apartments bought by non-profit

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Lee County buys 77 acres from Jamerson Farms

Lee County government purchased 76.69 acres of farmland running along the property line of Jamerson Farms from State Road 82 south to property owned by Florida Rock for $1.69 million. The purchase price equated to $22,000 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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