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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2011
Stretching Margins

Net income of 72% of Gulf Coast banks increased in the third quarter compared with 2010. Despite lingering concerns over regulations and demand for borrowing, more banks are becoming profitable.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2011
What's Your Score?

People crave an edge in the vast and vastly competitive world of online profiles. A new website aims to deliver just that.

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  • By Kat Wingert |
  • March 18, 2018
Welcome to the new Business Observer website

Our new website has been updated to give readers a better experience and more mobile features.

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  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota and Manatee float combined bus service

New website from two chambers of commerce promotes plan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 10, 2022
Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2012
Chico's hits 52-week high

Investors are starting to take note of Chico's FAS, recently bidding the company's shares to 52-week highs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2014
Broadcaster reports advertising drop

Beasley Broadcast Group says revenues and profits declined as advertising fell and operating expenses rose.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 10, 2024
Palm Beach investor pays $10.5 million for Naples 7-Eleven

In the week's top commercial real estate news, apartment land is for sale in Sarasota, legendary steakhouse is on the market in Pasco, and a new hotel is coming to Bonita Springs.

  • Florida
  • By Stephen W. Hall, CEBS CPBS, CSFS, CHRP |
  • May 14, 2021
What has your Broker done for you During the Pandemic?

What has your Broker done for you During the Pandemic?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2016
Ease your tax pain

Your taxes are due Monday, April 18, and you may have pulled an all-nighter to finish them.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 19, 2023
130 jobs cut as Plant City tomato producer shuts farm operations

The job cuts hit Plant City, Manatee and Immokalee as Santa Sweets ceases U.S. farming operations because of competition.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 26, 2017
Lansbrook deal signals multifamily strength

In the latest sign that the region's multifamily market remains strong for investors, Atlanta-based Carroll Organization has bought out its joint venture partner in Lansbrook Village, in Palm Harbor.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2018
Digital marketing firm acquires printing operation

iPartnerMedia expands product and service offerings by merging with Bonita Print Shop.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 6, 2011
Out of the ER

Health Management Associates continues to cement its reputation as one of the nation's premier hospital operators in the nation. The numbers show it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2013
Wanted: Economic development director

Lee County is posting one of its top jobs online.

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  • October 2, 2008
A Taxing Business

Partners Joe Cox and James Nici have built aboutique law firm in Naples specializing in estate planning.Business is brisk thanks to Congress' twisted laws.

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  • December 10, 2009
Mercantile boosts Naples bank

Scratch The Royal Palm Bank of Florida off the endangered-bank list.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Oct. unemployment is 11.9%

More than 1 million Floridians were without jobs at the end of last month.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Raymond James continues gains

Maintaining a steady approach has revenues up again for the financial giant.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Chico's posts solid profit

Net income more than doubled, but investors were still disappointed.

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