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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 24, 2025
Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 4, 2012
Beat Goes On

The largest organ transplant program in the Southeast is run out of a Gulf Coast hospital. Size didn't come easy, though, and there are several potential roadblocks to continued growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2007
Premium Shock

The insurance hikes Florida homeowners experienced have spread to owners of commercial property. Now, the state is stepping in.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Outside the Box

Catchy, unusual marketing gives a young insurance firm an edge up.

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  • August 6, 2009
Little Feet, Big Feat

Leigh Peters has found a successful retail niche by offering hard-to-find, high-quality children's shoes.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Waterfront stimulus

Fort Myers has grand plans for its waterfront. Now if only the capital markets would cooperate.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 8, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2011
Pump Up

Strong College Students, a Tampa-based moving company, has hit record revenue figures and plans to branch out into franchising.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2012
Jump Bump

Rich Heruska has already built and run a fast-growth business. Now he aims for fast — and sustainable — growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 31, 2012
Web Democracy

The high cost of website development will fall as companies like Snehta make it more affordable for small businesses.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 13, 2012
Seal of Approval

Ed Marchiselli followed the old adage about starting a company during a downturn. His firm, AskTheSeal.com, is planning an aggressive Florida and nationwide expansion during the next two years.

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  • January 1, 2012
Investors housing dollars in apartments

Multifamily is leading the first wave of commercial real estate recovery with investors diving for income production.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2012
Making Small Look Big

When it comes down to the smart phone battle, Abdul Lateef doesn't care about whether you're an iPhone or Android. His machines help make both.

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  • March 31, 2017
'Broad Scope'

Developers behind a large swath of land in Manatee County envision a world-class biomedical hub. The first part: patience.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • September 11, 2015
Craft peer

Experience has fueled World of Beer's current expansion. Will it be enough to create the next big chain?

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 28, 2026
Restaurant, coffee shop coming to retail space at Palmetto Marriott

A retail project broke ground off U.S. 41 near the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa that one broker representing the property says is "just the beginning" for the site.

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  • September 15, 2006
Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate:Venice hotel owners acquire local Holiday Inn Ocean Properties buys Lido resort, plans major renovationsMcKibbon buys land in Gulf Coast Town CenterBarfield Bay Properties buys Terrace PointeHillsborough Community College buys former Alterman building

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  • March 4, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 4, 2011
Hong Kong Zones

Platapalooza got people talking about how to fix planning disasters of older communities such as Lehigh Acres and Cape Coral. Removing government barriers is the first fix.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 16, 2023
Realty brokerage co-founder adds chief vision officer to title

Naples residents April and Chad Osborne co-founded Call It Closed International Realty in 2019.

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