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  • By ChatGPT |
  • June 9, 2023
We asked, ChatGPT answered

The Business Observer entered these questions into ChatGPT. Answers came back in less than three seconds.

  • Technology
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 17, 2025
Fort Myers’ Alico Inc. has $20 million in land sales pending

The company, which is exiting the citrus industry, says about 25% of the land it owns will be set aside for “non-agricultural purposes.”

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 4, 2023
Aerovanti CEO faces $30M federal judgment for health care businesses

Prosecutors in Maryland tell the judge that Patrick Britton-Harr tacitly admitted to defrauding Medicare by ignoring complaint investigated by the FBI.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Rich Mullins |
  • July 3, 2025
Be wary of the power — and peril — of AI to record meetings

Legalities, ethics and more are at play when the automatic artificial intelligence kicks in on virtual calls.

  • Advice
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
SeaPort Manatee official chosen to lead statewide board

SeaPort Manatee is getting some attention now that its executive director is leading a statewide port council with a goal to expand infrastructure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 1, 2024
Ritz-Carlton adds alfresco restaurant in Sarasota

Rufa features cocktails and tapas plus extensive wine and tequila menus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 10, 2025
ZooTampa nearing completion of $35M manatee rescue center

After nearly six years of fundraising and planning, ZooTampa at Lowry Park says its largest ever expansion project is expected to be completed by March 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jeff Brandes |
  • March 23, 2026
DeSantis, Legislature move too quickly on property taxes, make fiscal folly

Gov. DeSantis wants a special session of the Legislature to create a constitutional amendment to cut property taxes. A special session is for emergencies. This issue is too big for that.

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2025
Fort Myers land company shutters citrus production, cuts 170 jobs

Alico Inc. is closing its citrus division after more than a decade of declines due to storms and greening.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kristen Lessig-Schenerlein, Hannah McGowan |
  • September 3, 2025
Tackling impostor syndrome: How to begin

Self-doubt in the workplace, and in life, is a signal, not a setback.

  • Advice
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2008
Tier Trouble

One of many ratios banks are judged on is all the rage these days for those seeking to spot the next bank failure. But is it accurate?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 2, 2004
'We're Having Fun'

Sarasota's SunCoast Bank learned the disadvantages of being nationally chartered. In 2004, it expects to make up lost ground.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 1, 2019
Trump's man in Florida gets pumped for 2020

Joe Gruters relishes his disruptor role in local and state politics, where he’s mostly been behind the scenes. His influence on a vast array of topics is likely to grow — quickly.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 23, 2009
Shut off the money spigots

A group of libertarians took over a wasteful government agency and dismantled it, returning money to property owners in Lee County. It's a lesson in how citizens can target government waste.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 14, 2017
Rick vs. Rick

The race for mayor of St. Petersburg has turned into a bruising battle. 'It's two titans of St. Petersburg politics,' says one analyst.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 8, 2026
Upstart auto injury medical practice targets ambitious growth plans

RejuvenX is a chain of auto injury clinics that is expanding across Florida, treating people who have been involved in vehicular crashes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 20, 2022
Soon-to-be retired foundation CEO: How I stopped micromanaging

Mark Pritchett took a leadership punch to the gut early on in a CEO role. He had the fortitude — and foresight — to know he had to change.

  • Leadership
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Crisis Management 101

Eleven months after Florida's nightmarish hurricane season, roofers are still stressed. Here's how four company leaders managed in the eye of the storms.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Plaintiff to Defendant

Morgan Colling & Gilbert, the defendant, settles a potentially costly vicarious liability lawsuit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Lawyer, Developer, Future Politician?

Bradenton lawyer Ed Vogler has friends in high places. They like the way he practices law.

  • Entrepreneurs
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