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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2015
Local auto group buys Missouri dealership

Morgan Auto Group and a former Joe Machens executive acquired a Columbia, Mo., Kia auto dealership.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2015
Chico's stock soars on buyout rumors

Shares of women's retailer Chico's FAS rose more than 9% in after-hours trading on renewed speculation it will be taken private.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2025
Fort Myers airport adds Phoenix flight for holidays

American Airlines is adding service between RSW and PHX from November to January.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 7, 2023
The friendly business card has a new foe: Digitalization

The business card industry considers a paperless future.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Buttoned Up

A pair of new business owners has ambitious plans to bust into the men's fashion business. It's an extra-large undertaking.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 25, 2005
Headed for a Fall?

A new study fuels debate about the price of Sarasota area real estate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 1, 2011
No more Corporate Climbing

Brian Baird used his sales skills and a bit of Hollywood theatrics to finance his escape from a corporate job. It's a move he's glad he made.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 21, 2011
Employers' New Edge

CareerEdge, a new job-training program in Manatee and Sarasota counties, shifts the model from employee to employer and from public to partnership.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2012
Corporate Report: November 16

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • October 14, 2016
Robert Savage, 32

Vice president of strategy and business development, The Symphony Agency

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 20, 2024
Tampa apartment tower could change downtown dynamic for renters

The AER building in the heart of Tampa's art district allows renters to get a piece of the city at the same level as million-dollar condo buyers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 9, 2025
Brian Spear, 39

40 Under 40 winner Brian Spear is CEO of Sunrise Capital Investors.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2010
Not shocking: Gator faculty heavily leftist

A study found that University of Florida faculty and staff gave 83% of their political contributions to Democrat candidates during the 2008 election.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Cameratta Cos. starting The Preserve at Corkscrew

Cameratta Cos. LLC recently announced plans to kick off construction of The Preserve at Corkscrew, a 510-acre residential development in Estero.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
Tampa business owners starting new restaurant

The price equated to $210 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Florida adds 8,500 jobs in Nov.

The unemployment rate is down to 10% this month, according to the DEO.

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  • October 25, 2016
Luxury management firm boosts portfolio

KW Property Management now manages residential communities in at least 35 upscale developments in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2017
New waterfront restaurant in the works

Gather is the latest concept from the group behind Fathoms Restaurant & Bar and The French Press in the Cape Harbour Marina.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2015
Developer adds senior apartments

American House started construction of 88 senior-living apartments in the third phase of a development in Bonita Springs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2015
Doctors target fast-growing area

Lee Physician Group is opening two offices in Bonita Springs to cater to the fast-growing area of south Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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