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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2018
The virtues of virtual reality

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Marxent has struck a deal with retail giant Macy’s that will see the firm’s virtual reality technology form the backbone of a new interactive way for shoppers to buy furniture.

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  • October 31, 2014
Corporate report

Impulse Creative moves to expanded headquarters; Garb Oil & Power buying Colorado's Chubby Glass; SUNZ Insurance promotes CFO, director of risk management and more corporate news.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2012
Betting the House

Former U.K. equities trader Steven Hanson makes the gutsy move from rental developments to speculation homebuilding.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2008
Coffee Talk

Man chamber seeks menbers: Guys, this could be a chamber for you.Amscot not roiled by down economy: The slower economy hasn't stopped people from cashing checks, and that pleases Ian MacKechnieHome swap interest on the rise: When David Moskowitz created a Web site early last year to assist people looking to trade homesExercise the body, grow the profits: A Harvard MBA and management experience can be valuable to a Gulf Coast CEO. But what's just as valuable?And the coveted Stevie award goes to...: If the Oscars and the Grammys have left you with a bout of award envy, worry no moreBonita Bay Group's Hendry projects delayed: The housing bust that is gripping Southwest Florida is pushing back some of developer Bonita Bay Group's plans for residential communities in eastern Lee and Hendry counties.It's only rock n' roll, but we like it: Put away the motivational posters. Reconsider the free monthly back massages in the break room. Another team building exercise on the ropes course?CLW takes stand for heart health: The employees of CLW Real Estate Services Group in Tampa are no strangers to the danger caused by heart disease.Existing-home prices in Naples fall 29% Talk about an eye-popper.Calling Florida entrepreneurs

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  • October 16, 2008
Corporate Report

Blinkx withdraws offer to acquire MIVAGeneral Dynamics wins$34 million Army contractSeminole Electric Cooperativefights transport rate increaseFineMark National B&Treaches $111 million in assets NeoGenomics Labs teams withResponse Genetics in new testsOSI Restaurant Partners callson AT&T for phone servicesPegasus Imaging Corp.upgrades Prizm ViewerSyniverse Technologiesextends deal with VerizonCountry Inn & Suitesopens in Pinellas Park Economic development grouppicks Chisano Marketing firm Chico's September sales'disappoint,' comparables fallSource Interlinksigns deal with Taffy

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 25, 2019
Veggie Tales: Behind the scenes of the new Publix store prototype

Changes at Publix go beyond the produce.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 19, 2023
Lakewood Ranch-area Trader Joe's to open next week

Trader Joe's openings tend to draw a crowd.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 20, 2012
Cup of Jon

The Gulf Coast might be the next hotspot for a percolating battle between an industry giant and a competitor trying to regain supremacy. It should be an aromatic fight.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2010
Aerosonic financials down

Decreased net sales had a significant impact on net income for the quarter.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
Sarasota waterfront home sells for $4M

Sale of a 5,352-square-foot home is the largest on Bird Key since July.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2011
Naples real estate sales slow

Closings and median prices fell in July 2011 compared to last year's numbers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2011
Venice sales up; North Port down

November closings increased 42% in Venice, and fell 5.6% in North Port.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2012
Homebuilder hits 10-year high

Neal Communities stays strong in 2012, with a 50-plus sales month.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2011
Law firm returns to downtown presence

It was a pretty big deal when Tampa law powerhouse Carlton Fields relocated from Harbour Island to Westshore in 2003. Now the firm is bringing part of its offices back downtown.

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  • August 20, 2010
Unemployment rises in July

Gulf Coast jobless rates are up from last month, as well as this time last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2011
First National raises $148M

The Naples-based bank raised capital with a private placement.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2012
Tech firm earns two patents

xG Technology, working on Internet-based cell phone calls, grows its portfolio.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Building industry grows in numbers

Competition in the Gulf Coast construction industry is about to get even stiffer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2012
Bug firm rides growth surge

Arrow Environmental Services capitalizes on growth through acquisitions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2021
Smaller Florida cities get bigger in latest demographic trends

Sarasota leads the way in population growth.

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