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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2016
Premier Sotheby's hires former Coldwell Banker CEO

Budge Huskey has spent some of his executive career in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2016
What's in a name? A lot of money

Tampa-based managed health insurance giant WellCare's stock is one of the top performers in the region, with a price hovering around $120 a share.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2016
Project generates controversy

Collier County commissioners, against vocal opposition, recently approved a large expansion project for medial device manufacturer Arthrex, one of the largest companies and employers in Naples.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 10, 2017
How to ... Network effectively

Whether it comes easily to you or makes you break out into a cold sweat, networking is vital to growing your business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Liza Maldonado, 38

Criminal Division Director, Lee County Court Administration

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 18, 2014
School Highlights

There's no shortage of salons that need to hire qualified cosmetologists. One school in Fort Myers is expanding to fill that need.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2013
Logistical shuffle in CEO suite

Eric Baird, the Business Observer's 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year, has taken a less active role in day-to-day operations of the fast-growing package forwarding company he founded.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2016
Builder vindicated in copyright case

Two area homebuilders recently battled in state and federal court over an unusual allegation.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2016
Ownership requires intestinal fortitude

Turns out one of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team's biggest fans is from another sport — hockey.

  • News
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 23, 2015
Six things businesses need to consider when offering voluntary benefits

Voluntary benefits are becoming increasingly popular with employers looking to sweeten the pot for attracting or keeping good employees — without running up costs to the bottom line.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2024
Bealls CEO tackles new role: Podcast host

Matt Beall, CEO and chairman of the board at Bradenton-based retailer Bealls Inc., recently launched two podcasts where he is the host.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 20, 2024
Condo owners hit again as Citizens requests 14.2% rate hike

Already facing increased assessments and association fees, the state’s condo dwellers may see their insurance costs jump as Citizens Property Insurance Corp. looks for rate hike.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 29, 2024
Furniture company to lay off 101 Florida employees amid bankruptcy

A furniture retailer headquartered in Polk County is going out of business as its parent company declares bankruptcy.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 15, 2025
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii opens first Sarasota location

To cement its role as a community gathering spot, the Hawaiian-inspired coffee shop is offering free meeting space for groups.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 15, 2025
$25 million listing under construction on Longboat Key

The property on Gulf of Mexico Drive is expected to be $40 million when complete.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 7, 2025
$835M Sarasota manufacturer names CEO, its third leader in 5 years

Sean Bagan was named interim CEO halfway through last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
East Manatee golf club lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2024
MarineMax founder retires from board, executive chairman role

MarineMax founder and longtime boat industry entrepreneur Bill McGill Jr. has retired from his role as board director and executive chairman.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2025
Retired Miami car wash owner donates $20M to SWFL nonprofits

The gift from Stephen Saks, 94, includes $11 million for the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 4, 2023
Opera legend's widow to help deliver $30M performing arts center to Naples

Luciano Pavarotti's foundation will open its first center outside of Europe.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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