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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

Cabinetmaker struggles to be busy: In a market full of ominous signs, here's one that screams out as especially gloomyRue Education pursues nursing solutions: There is a problem getting enough registered nurses on the Gulf Coast and throughout the country.The Vineyards: Naples no-drop zone: You'll have to forgive prospective homebuyers for feeling shy about signing a contract to buy a new house in Naples these daysThousands of homes, still an optimist: When more than 50 employees of Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities gathered recently to celebrate the company's 7,000th home, they got more than a party.Cape Coral spotlight: Harmful or helpful?: Does an article in The Wall Street Journal generate home sales, even if the tone is negative?A glimpse inside Wal-Mart purchasing: It is rare that a small business owner, a vendor or supplier, can gain access to officials from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Centex bucks trend, selling new houses: Despite the slowdown in the residential market, Centex Homes sold 77 new houses in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities.Women unitein commercial real estate: Women long ago smashed the glass ceiling in residential real estate, but men still dominate Southwest Florida's commercial real estate industry.Entrepreneur mom sells cloth diapers: Amy Carr's daughter Emily couldn't wear disposable diapers beca

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  • February 25, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 25

The latest news from Technology Research Corp., TECO Coal, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • February 6, 2022
High net worth NY investment group adds office in Naples

The Matina Group has multiple clients who live in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2018
Entrepreneur wants to offer a head start to startups

Dunedin entrepreneur David Ponraj left Nielsen to launch Startup Space, a company that specializes in helping other startups.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: University Park Country Club CafE renovated, expandedISP expands coverage by 30%Home to be given away to Manatee County family New training program for the boating started

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
Coffee Talk

National hotel chain bets on Gulf Coast: Since the slumping housing market's bite is cutting into just about any industry that gets in its way, this might seem like a strange time to be hyping fractional condo ownership on the Gulf Coast.Bad economic predictions? Kill the messenger: Hank Fishkind's word may be golden among Florida developers and bond investors, but builders in Cape Coral were furious when the Orlando economist recently said it might take as long as four years for the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area to recover from the real estate downturn.John R. Wood trims Fort Myers operation: John R. Wood Realtors, the Naples-based residential real estate brokerage firm, closed its Fort Myers office and most of the 25 agents there will relocate to Bonita Springs.Bradenton Bank's downtown Tampa exposure: Add a new name to the downtown Tampa skyline: M&I.Locally created commercial gets second life: Sometimes the best kinds of publicity can't be bought.Lakewood Ranch grocer leaves field to Publix: Score one for Publix.Homebuilding land gone to the dog: Tampa-based real estate land broker Bill Eshenbaugh, a.k.a. "The Dirt Dog" on his Web site, is a busy man these days.ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT GULF COAST TOURISMBuchanan seeks advice from local executives

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 11, 2023
June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 30, 2022
Wisconsin developer builds Cape Coral apartment complex

The gated complex on Pine Island Road is expected to open to residents late next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The activities of lacal movers and shakers is provided free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2011
Forum offers help to job-hunting techies

Technology workers are probably well versed on ways to look for jobs online, but a local group is offering what could be a more streamlined resource.

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  • April 3, 2013
Fast-growing health club hits 40 Fla. locations

Youfit, with other locations in Arizona and Georgia, now has 53 stores nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 15, 2013
Talented pianist is IberiaBank's chief banker

You may know Jim Gburek as the Florida president for IberiaBank, but you may not be aware of his musical prowess.

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  • January 4, 2018
Law practice promotes new partner

Prior to joining Henderson Franklin, Christina O'Brien ran her own practice in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2014
Bulk grocer adds heft

New Bulk Nation store in Orlando is first of 75 planned locations over five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2012
Home prices up on Gulf Coast

From Tampa to Fort Myers, residential home prices continue to rise.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Grocery shoppers could get a new bag

Coffee Talk hears Trader Joe's, a trendy grocery store chain known for $2 wine bottles and an eclectic assortment of organic products, might make its Florida debut on the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 11, 2018
Florida colleges rake in softball revenues

Florida State leads the state in total revenues per softball player.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2019
Florida scores high — again — on a national tax study

States ahead of Florida in survey are far away.

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  • November 7, 2016
Firm plans 1.2 million-square-foot distribution complex

Duke Realty has several projects in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing

Nelson Homes has two models listed at more than $2 million each.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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