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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 10, 2018
Firm dominates markets by focusing on accountability — not budgets

Roper Technologies revenues have grown from $2.05 billion in 2009 to $4.67 billion in 2017 — up 127.8%. Roper’s compound annual shareholder return from 2003 to 2017 was 19%, compared to 9% for the S&P 500 over that same time period, according to company d

  • Leadership
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 6, 2026
Fort Myers contractor goes global with marina storage niche technology

GCM Contracting Solutions’ ASAR automated storage solution made a big splash in the marina industry. Now it’s moving on to cars and other applications.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2004
Taxing Situation

Two members of a prominent family demand a big IRS refund while the FBI shows interest in their former road contracting company, once one of the biggest in Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 1, 2026
Growing Lakeland firm tops $1 billion in 2025 sales

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Fort Myers gas station sold in portfolio deal, a Clearwater storage facility part of refinance package, and a Sarasota warehouse complex is sold.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 11, 2020
Its Greatest Asset? People

Halstatt LLC owns dozens of properties and companies, but its numerous partners are what separates the firm from other investors and equity sources

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Walsh: Review and Comment

The bailout: Proof again that socialism doesn't work

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Sublease Undercut

The housing slowdown means companies in that industry don't need all the office space they leased during theboom. The result is an increase in sublease space and that's putting downward pressure on Gulf Coast rents.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Crossgate, EndVision buy into mixed-use projectVengroff, partners buy Gardenwood ApartmentsInvestor buys farm land, expects to flipBoca Raton homebuilder buys land for 900 homes in EsteroNaples company buys Fort Myers motelFamily trust invests in Fort Myers warehouses

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 6, 2022
Host of factors forces Bradenton farm owners to consider selling

A deluge of obstacles leads a couple to put Mixon Fruit Farms up for sale. "This is so hard. Anyone who knows farmers knows they love their land," Janet Mixon says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2025
Homegrown Lee County bank hits $1B asset milestone

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank becomes second bank in Lee County to surpass $1 billion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 17, 2023
Port Charlotte resort to hold five job fairs to fill more than 1,000 spots

Sunseeker Resort looks to hire 1,200 ahead of October grand opening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 17, 2023
Primo Water Corp., activist investor settle legal dispute over board election

Legion Partners Asset Management had accused the company of blocking two of its nominations for seats on the board of directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2008
The Fine Print

Tampa attorney David Shear has built a successful practice in real estate, banking and corporate law and has used that knowledge in the community as well.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2009
The Fine Print

Tampa attorney David Shear has built a successful practice in real estate, banking and corporate law and has used that knowledge in the community as well.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2020
Canadian NBA team picks region as home base for upcoming season

Canadian officials declined to let the Toronto Raptors play its season in its home country.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2019
Company holds day-long event for interns to learn more about industry

“Career with a Purpose: A Day at FCCI Insurance Group” was held at FCCI’s Lakewood Ranch headquarters.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 22, 2019
Tampa Bay apartment market continues to flourish

Tampa Bay's apartment market continues to flourish, as evidenced by the recent $131.5 million sale of the Icon Harbour Island apartment tower to a Texas group.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 21, 2018
Kolter begins construction on Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota

The Kolter Group has begun work on a 73-unit luxury condominium tower known as the Ritz-Carlton Residences in Sarasota adjacent to the 266-room Ritz-Carlton Sarasota hotel.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2014
Fairlead Commercial Real Estate, partners pay $47.3M for Fifth Third Center

Atlanta-based Fairlead Commercial Real Estate LLC purchased the 281,187-square-foot Fifth Third Center in downtown Tampa for $47.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 21, 2023
Lee Health signs 10-year naming rights deal with MLB team

One of the largest community nonprofit health care operations in Florida has signed a partnership with the Minnesota Twins, in a deal that renames the team’s Fort Myers facilities the Lee Health Sports Complex.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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