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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Innovation Continuation

Past winners of the Reviews' annual Technology Award continue to innovate and, in many cases, that has led to more employees and higher revenues.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2021
Benderson Development expanding through net-lease investments

University Park-based Benderson Development has completed more than a half-dozen such acquisitions since 2019 totaling $1.5 billion.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2016
Q&A | Steve Cunningham

As the qualifying broker for LandQwest Commercial, Steve Cunningham overseas the brokerage's entire operation, from strategic planning to operational analysis.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 22, 2024
New Naples Tractor Supply store listed for nearly $12 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a St. Pete tower reaches for the sky, Sarasota County looks to conserve, and a Bonita Spring center sells.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2022
Containerized cargo continues hot streak at local port

SeaPort Manatee recorded a new all-time high of handling well more than half a million short tons of containerized cargo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2007
Inside the Box

A Sarasota entrepreneur is hoping to turn cardboard into a multimillion-dollar enterprise.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 30, 2019
Tech entrepreneur aims for second multimillion-dollar business

The staples of building a sustainable business, even in the ultra-fast tech sector, are at the forefront of Joe Rhem’s latest startup.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2016
No wait

A Miami builder puts its confidence, and dollars, into a revitalized downtown Fort Myers. Moving quickly will be imperative.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 20, 2022
Florida home sales fall nearly 25% in October, nearly 30% nationally

National and state data released Friday shows that rising interest rates are wreaking havoc on home sales.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2013
Tampa, Austin firms merge to form Newscycle Solutions

New global company helps media organizations engage audiences through Web, print, mobile and social media channels

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • May 12, 2021
Billion-dollar CEO prioritizes the 80/20 principle

Making the right choices, at the right times, is a key to building a sustainable business in difficult times.

  • Advice
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 14, 2024
100 Florida retail jobs in jeopardy as Salt Life stores hit auction block

Delta Apparel, which owns Salt Life, has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy and given Florida notice that it could lay off nearly 100 workers and close stores.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 27, 2010
Beyond eBay

Gulf Coast entrepreneur Jim Moore finally launched a Web site for his $20 million business after years of resistance. It was a lucrative move.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2015
Cypress Legends sets new benchmark

Northland Investment's purchase is the largest price paid for a Lee County apartment since 2007.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2015
Fly smart

Storm Smart has always moved ahead of the economic ups and downs of construction in Florida. Revenues for the hurricane-protection manufacturer last year jumped 25%.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 28, 2024
Tampa fast-food chain names former Starbucks exec new CEO

Chris Tebben has coffee, candy and more on his executive resume.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Out of a Pinch

Tony Phelan was a successful restaurateur in Texas when the oil bust shattered his life. But he rebuilt a stronger chain in Southwest Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2003
22 Legal Calender/ Briefs

Fowler White shareholders picked for Leadership Tampa/ Fowler White opens Bonita Springs office/ Local attorney/author publishes new book/ and more

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Still Truckin'

The risks in building on spec are heightened in a rough economy. A Gulf Coast manufacturing firm mitigates that risk by working with the U.S. Army.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Cyber State

Florida scores surprisingly well in a state-by-state reportof U.S. tech exports. The trick will be to keep it up in 2009.

  • Entrepreneurs
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