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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2017
Giant community busts through major sales milestone

Lakewood Ranch was founded in 1995.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2016
Airport traffic breaks record

Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers posted record passenger traffic in 2015.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 18, 2010
Will they save the Colony?

Developer Randy Langley and lawyer David Siegal bought seats at the table in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort dispute. They think their plan can restore the resort to its former luster.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Village approves 340-bed retirement community

The village of Estero approved a 340-bed continuing-care retirement community and 15,000 square feet of medical office space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2021
Tourism industry continues to show signs of a robust rebound

Tampa and Hillsborough tourism group reports tax collections reach record level for May as holiday weekend occupancy rates jump nearly near 14%

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Stephen M. |
  • December 13, 2013
Blast through

Saddled with debt from developing its proprietary product, Blastgard International faced extinction when a fortuitous phone call put it on the path to profitability.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
'Titans' share advice with Tampa Bay techies

Most folks in the Tampa Bay area would be happy just to get a few quick minutes of advice from a local business leader.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Port agrees to buy Channelside plaza for $5.75 million

Irish Bank Resolution Corp. agrees to sell Channelside Bay Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 20, 2006
Roth-ing Past a Retirement Time Bomb

Ed Slott visits Sarasota on his crusade to keep the taxman from looting your IRA.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2017
Financial planners merge firms

Gardner Sherrill and Danny Wood will offer financial planning and retirement strategies, among other services.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 28, 2025
Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Inflation, tariffs and of course interest rates have dented the homebuilding sector. But, says homebuilder Ian Schmoyer, a "good operator is going to find margin, find a way to get through it."

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2025
Palmetto parcels primed for commercial development up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a retailer returns in Tampa, a retailer is making its Florida debut in Sarasota, and a Fort Myers real estate firm has a good week.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 29, 2023
Sons take over leadership of prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage

Loyd Robbins has given way to the next generation in the business his father, Harry, started in 1971. "We take this responsibility seriously," says Kevin Robbins, oldest of the new leaders.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2018
Anchor’s aweigh in Tampa Bay

Part Uber, part driver's ed — but for boaters — Anchor Technologies has opened for business in Tampa.

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  • February 4, 2011
A hearty gift awaits spouses

The search for a unique Valentine's Day gift could be over. People at Play, a Bradenton-based adult adventure park, is offering a “Get Dirt-Y Couples Package.”

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  • March 6, 2012
Tampa in top 10 for travel

Florida cities dominated Hotwire.com's list for best travel value.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Blair Bloomston, 33

Vice President, game on Nation

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2021
NY tech firm moves HQ to region, plans 300 hires in the next year

CrossBorder Solutions, as part of its corporate shift from New York to St. Petersburg, plans to hire roughly 300 within the region for sales and development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2015
Bankruptcy could sever waterfront pipeline

Sometimes difficult tasks come with needed rewards.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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