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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 4, 2015
Home concierge

Luxury hotel operators John Ayres and son James Ayres bring resort-style services to people's homes from a smartphone.

  • Industries
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 29, 2025
St. Pete bank to sell $103M in small business loans to Miami company

BayFirst Financial Corp., parent company of BayFirst National Bank, announced plans Sept. 29 to exit the SBA 7(a) lending business and sell its $103 million loan balance to Banesco USA.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Kerkering Barberio |
  • January 13, 2025
Kerkering Barberio Brings Over Five Decades of Accounting Excellence and Community Impact to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa

What began as a small service-focused accounting practice started on St. Armand's Circle in 1972 has grown into one of Southwest Florida's largest independent CPA firms.

  • Industry Insights
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 22, 2019
Always be closing: sales guru shares secrets of success

Top sales trainer turns his company’s attention toward teaching sales and customer service to college students. Are they ready to give it a try?

  • Education
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Ready to Grow

Gary Sasso will become CEO of Carlton Fields PA, one of Florida's largest firms. His mission: Continue to grow the firm.

  • Law
  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • October 28, 2016
'Real food'

Many entrepreneurs chase fast growth, but managing it can be a struggle. One company addresses the challenges methodically.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 6, 2017
Make it Proud

Manufacturers need qualified workers more than ever. An innovative local program seeks to fill the void.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2016
The practice

Getting doctors to move to a practice isn't only about the medicine, a veteran recruiter has learned.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 14, 2014
Long-term growth

Richard Pitbladdo and a group of Fort Myers investors have been buying agencies that specialize in long-term care insurance. They're about to get much bigger.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Corporate Report: March 1

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2023
Regionwide trust firm names new head of operations

Laura Frost previously worked for Hughes Snell & Co. in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Fort Myers eye care center, HQ set to open

The two-story facility is designed to promote staff efficiency.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota IT firm expands through new majority investment

The move was in line with Four Winds Technology Group's strategic growth plan, which includes acquiring technology companies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2022
Local pressure-washing business acquired by Krystal Klean

Under Pressure Washing became the 108th acquisition of the Jacksonville-based company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Valrico Express Oil owner buys Lithia Pinecrest buildings

Scott and Malinda Webster, owners of the Express Oil Change & Service Center in Valrico, have purchased the business's two buildings on Lithia Pinecrest Road north of Bloomingdale Avenue for $1.12 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
USF gives execs shot at 'green belt'

Registration is under way at the University of South Florida College of Business for Lean Six Sigma “green belt” certification.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Crackberry stories: No games on the job

Blackberries can quickly become Crackberries if your employees get addicted to the popular communication devices.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2010
Airline merger could boost airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials are hopeful the latest merger between legacy airlines will bring good news to many travelers.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2013
Hospital inks deal with new radiology practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will contract with Radiology Associates of Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
WellCare expanding Medicare service area

Tampa firm grows its Medicare Advantage plan to eight counties across Arizona, California and Kentucky.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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