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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 4, 2026
Sarasota private jet service founder convicted of $15M fraud

A Baltimore jury convicted AeroVanti founder Patrick Britton-Harr on six counts of wire fraud that defrauded investors of $15 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2022
Blockchain integration firm helps businesses prepare for Web 3.0

The founders of Tampa-based BlockSpaces have been on the frontlines of the internet's next phase for more than a decade.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Argosy Advisors Buys Riverfront Acres on State Road 31County, state buy Estero property for preservationShopping center sold, possibly for financing purposesNonprofit buys Fort Myersnursing home from countySouth Florida developer buys 39 acres in Fort MyersCentex HOMES to build at Verandah

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 9, 2021
Venerable food brokerage firm navigates supply issues, succession plan

Food industry brokers are caught between logistically challenged manufacturers and retailers dealing with shortages that drive up prices. One area firm finds its place in the middle.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 29, 2020
State of mind: Developer set to unveil vision for historic theater

The State Theatre, an iconic entertainment venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, is being renovated and rebranded as the Floridian Social Club.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 16, 2018
Good Times For Now, Part II

Tampa Bay's building permits have held steady and increased, for the most part, in the six counties surrounding the city over the past year, but macro-economic influences could lead developers and builders to make changes in density and architecture in th

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 12, 2023
Manatee County lines up to buy well-known farm — but it might take awhile

Manatee County is readying a purchase of Mixon's Fruit Farms through its environmentally significant lands program. It promises to be a lengthy process.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
Foundation CEO is determined to make long-term systemic change

Teri Hansen grew up with the passion to help others instilled in her. It shows in her work.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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 Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Patel-led Venture Buys Beachfront PropertiesCanadian condo converter buys St. Pete's GlenbrookCalifornia couple invests in Northwood CommonsTampa hospital pays heftyprice for parking garageBoca Raton group acquires Temple Terrace apartmentsHoliday Inn Express sells for $8.5 million in Tampa

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 3, 2014
The politics of liberty and why Jefferson wrote the Declaration

Liberty forms the foundation of our nation. Thomas Jefferson's role in the early government helped make it so.

  • Opinion
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • July 4, 2014
Review and Comment

The politics of liberty and why Jefferson wrote the Declaration

  • Florida
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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • February 12, 2010
Who's in marketing?

“Product marketing” emphasizes branding actual items. “Services marketing” emphasizes branding the enterprise

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2007
The Deal Economy

The market for acquisitions and mergers is hot. Not just nationally or globally. Tampa Bay companies are deeply involved.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
A Big Zero

A zero rate world may lie ahead as King, Trichet cut.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • May 7, 2024
Inside peek at $800M Longboat resort opening this summer

Secret cocktails at the drop of a button. A chocolate room. Saltwater lagoons. That and more make up the insides of the St. Regis Longboat Key, which is months away from opening day.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • July 29, 2025
Developer opens SWFL lagoon-centric community to big crowds

Metro Development Group’s newest lagoon community in north Fort Myers is its fourth. Another in Parrish will open next year. Others are planned in Pasco, Hernando and Duval counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2022
IT services company focuses on optimization of data in the cloud

Founded in 2021, Blue.cloud's valuation has already topped $100 million.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

444 Condos Planned in Cape CoralSchool Board buys 28 acres in Cape CoralLand bought forhotel siteCondos and offices planned near Page FieldCape Coral land bought for condos

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government actions around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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