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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2012
Progressive hires 390 in Tampa

The insurance company looks to fill positions in sales, service and claims.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2012
JetBlue adds flights to LGA

The airline adds flights from New York to Fort Myers, Sarasota and Tampa.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2014
Frontier boosts Fort Myers service

St. Louis is the next city Frontier Airlines will serve from Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2014
Punta Gorda airport traffic spikes

Punta Gorda Airport more than doubled passenger traffic in January as Allegiant Air boosted service.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2014
University celebrates appraiser

Once a year, Florida Gulf Coast University picks an alumnus who has demonstrated a distinguished record of community service.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2014
Sarasota firm hooks up U.N. with Wi-Fi

Akuwa Solutions Group will connect U.N. offices worldwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Sarasota Economy: Upward Bound

Sarasota County's economy recovered faster after 9/11 and is generating jobs and boosting wages faster than six other growth markets.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Entrepreneur Runner-Up: Jim Abrams

The founder and CEO of VenVest Inc. was one of this year's runner-ups for Entrepreneur of the Year.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 2, 2019
Following career in political fundraising, entrepreneur enters bright world of lampshades

Linda Daniel has built up a clientele of homeowners, interior designers, home stagers and real estate agents for her custom lampshades.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2007
Build-A-Brand

Honing a corporate identity, while an important task for any business, falls short of true company branding. A Gulf Coast marketing guru highlights the differences.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 10, 2017
Data defenders

Law firms have established cybersecurity practices in response to more frequent hacking threats. One challenge: convincing stubborn business owners the dangers are legit.

  • Law
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Corporate Report

DTI-NanoTech debuts new robotic medical device CPC of America changes strategy for MedCloseDiamondhead Casino Corp. says Trump moving forward with dealNicholas Financial opens Savannah officeOld Harbor Bank profit fallsBB&T Bank quarterly revenue declines 5.7% Orion Bank enters Cape Coral marketVonage expands presence in Cape Coral, Bonita Springs

  • Industries
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 29, 2013
SB 1666, power, special interests and your right to know

Sen. Jack Latvala walked fast. The look on his bearded face was determined. He was preoccupied, on a mission.

  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2016
Go-getter

A passion for startups drove Sheryl Hunter to launch a super-specialized law firm. Clients are rolling in.

  • Law
  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • November 27, 2014
When to find a new bank

Small business owners and banks can have a love-hate relationship at times. How to navigate lending to get the most for your business.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2021
Financial executive adds inventor to resume

Ken Kwiatkowski’s first invention stems from his individual frustration over a product. But getting to market has shown him the value of a team.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 1, 2020
Startup connects beekeepers and landowners for mutual benefits

LeaseHoney founder Gianna Whitver is signing up users across the country and focusing on gaining traction in Florida.

  • Strategies
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Longboat chamber changes name to include St. ArmandsVengroff, Williams joins with California companyVenice food service consultant expands to West Indies

  • News
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 16, 2025
Naples senior center founder, prominent social services advocate dies at 75

Jaclynn Faffer, founder and CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples, built Collier County’s first dedicated senior center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 4, 2013
China by Internet

Can you build a product in China without ever setting foot there? Just ask entrepreneur Simon Morris.

  • Strategies
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