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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2016
College to train future pilots

Fort Myers Technical College is launching a pilot ground school that will focus on aerodynamics and communications procedures.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2014
Optimism percolates across Florida

Florida entrepreneurs are feeling frisky.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
Wireless firm sells $1.3M in shares

Buyers of xG Technology stock include a Chicago-based institutional investor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2015
Unconcerned with unemployment

For the first time since 2009, unemployment is not the leading issue predicted by retailers to impact holiday sales, according to a survey from professional services firm BDO USA.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2015
Lee multifamily permits jump

Builders in Lee County pulled significantly more multifamily building permits in January than they did the same month one year ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 11, 2023
Downtown Sarasota condo project with units starting at $3.7M nears sellout

There are six residences remaining.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 5, 2026
Miami bank lends $27.5M for Tampa hotel sale

Ocean Bank provided financing for the purchase of a Sheraton hotel near Tampa International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2009
Government Digest

A look at state and local government

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Corporate Report: Dunedin holding company buys Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace

Dunedin-based holding company Vought Defense Systems Corp. agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace LLC, a designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems for law enforcement, military and commercial uses.

  • Strategies
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  • By Lindsay Downey |
  • July 6, 2012
Visual Victory

Home makeovers have a seen a recession-era lift in popularity. A forward-thinking entrepreneur hopes to capitalize on the trend, with technology leading the way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 3, 2012
On Site Early

Ed Taylor Construction looked at diversifying and government work when the bottom fell out, but chose to stick with its core strengths, improving efficiencies at every level.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
Open window

At 3.7%, Lakeland has the third-lowest industrial vacancy rate in the country. A company that was prudent in the recession moves quickly on the opportunities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 11, 2025
Anonymous donor gives Sarasota Orchestra $50 million

The funds will help the orchestra realize its goal of building its new Music Center on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • July 23, 2025
Orlando developer to build light industrial complex in Lakewood Ranch

Tavistock's two buildings on Lakewood Ranch Boulevard will offer 93,022 square feet to area businesses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Dean of the Sykes College of Business fan of Outback'sBonefish Grill chainCourt records moratoriumBlue Ocean stand-inChartered financial analyst coming upMarket Street Mortgage offering first-time buyer program

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 25, 2010
Government Digest 02/26/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 10, 2023
Report: Florida is the luckiest state in the US for Powerball tickets

The Sunshine State is nearing $3 billion in total money won in the national game since 2003.

  • Florida
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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota investor Biter buys two Main Street buildings

The price equated to $228 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Gecko's cooks up new concept

Prominent chain will open a quick-casual burger restaurant this spring.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Crossgate Partners planning Infinity Key condominium

Longboat Key could soon get an injection of new condominium inventory.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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