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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 15, 2024
Florida Walgreens stores face potential closure as 1,200 locations to shutter

The drug store chain announced Tuesday that it plans to close 1,200 stores as it looks to cut costs and improve cash flow.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 29, 2025
Canadian insurance firm expands to US, buys Lee County firm

Ottawa-based Gifford Carr Insurance Group acquired Omni One. a four-year old business in Cape Coral.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 5, 2025
Wagamama moving US headquarters to Tampa from NYC

The British restaurant chain, which opened its first and only Florida location on Water Street, plans to move to the Westshore district by Dec. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 1, 2025
Sarasota-based physical therapy franchise names new CEO

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers appointed a new leader for its next phase of growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2025
$16 million freestanding ER opens in Parrish

HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency is an extension of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 3, 2025
Contemporary Japanese restaurant sets opening date at UTC

The new restaurant at University Town Center is owned by James Beard-nominated restaurateurs Jim and Johnny Tung.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2026
Sarasota EDC earns 'gold standard' of industry recognition

The organization is now one of nine in Florida with the accreditation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 11, 2026
Naples home sells for $16.5M, full asking price

The Grey Oaks Country Club home was the top residential sale in Naples in December.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 23, 2026
Tampa's Jimbo's Pit Bar B-Q temporarily closed after fire

The popular, long time eatery is undergoing repairs and temporarily shut down.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 19, 2026
Luxury Naples community sells $50M in homes in first two months of 2026

The luxury, lakeside community will boast 457 homes off Collier Boulevard in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
Cancer detection breakthrough

GeoPharma is hoping a new ovarian cancer detection device will propel its growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
Spirit of America Award 'The Colonel'

John Saputo bought the Sarasota/Manatee Anheuser Busch distributorship eight years ago when it controlled 53% of the local market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2008
THE CAPITALIST

Rescuing the Rustbelt: It is fascinating watching politicians say how they are going to rescue the "rust belt" regions where jobs are disappearing and companies are either shutting down or moving elsewhere.

  • Opinion
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2009
Horsing Around

After riding horses competitively, Robin Trupp spends part of his time as a litigation attorney on equine law.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2010
Supply the Demand

Leslie Hindman owns and manages the largest auction house in the Midwest. So what is she doing opening an office in Naples?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 10, 2010
Beef's New Cuts

Tampa-based family sports pub chain Beef 'O' Brady's is introducing a new type of restaurant and menu aimed at casual diners.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 1, 2013
Recovery ahead* *if Washington doesn't screw it up

The nascent economic recovery will continue if politicians in Washington can settle their differences and agree on the rules.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 20, 2013
Double up

Sewing kits and slippers represent two of many lessons Candace Smith has learned during her road warrior career. Lysol wipes are big, too.

  • Strategies
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2013
It's not the name that counts; it's the content

GCBR is now the Business Observer.

  • Opinion
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