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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2022
No end in sight for rising food prices, consumers seek alternative

As food prices go up, so do the sales of private label brands.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 22, 2019
New spring training stadium for Atlanta Braves in North Port almost complete

With just a handful of weeks left, the construction team behind the $125 million project is wrapping up several elements.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 14, 2011
Striking a Match

Business brokers serve as intermediaries between willing buyers and sellers. In some instances, they help save enterprises that have been around for generations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2015
Corporate report

NeoGenomics signs deal with large health care purchasing group; Lee County Port Authority hires airport construction official; Norwegian, Carnival plan new cruises from Port Tampa Bay; HomeBanc ranks second on Best Banks to Work For; Draken aircraft face F-35 for fighter training

  • Strategies
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 8, 2017
One Man's Treasure

Running a vintage business in an e-commerce era requires patience, persistence and a do-anything personality.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 2, 2020
Feldman-led partnership buys Sarasota City Center

Tampa-based investor plans multimillion renovation to 13-story building.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2015
First Watch serves up substantial move

East Manatee County-based breakfast-brunch-lunch chain First Watch was in business more than 20 years before it opened its first franchise location.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 14, 2024
Tampa marketing company merges with Orlando video production firm

Roger West Creative and Code, a Tampa-based marketing agency, has merged with Digital Brew, an Orlando-based Emmy award-winning video production firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2025
Fort Myers Beach property listed for $35 million

Marketing for the Royal Beach Club property is aimed at developers looking to build a luxury project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 15, 2024
Tech firm's AI mapping helps first responders get to people easier, faster

Pure Wireless is using new-age technology to solve a long-established problem in the emergency services field. "The key thing I'm so excited about is saving lives," the co-founder says.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2016
Sarasota Memorial named top 100 hospital

The hospital was recognized in the list by Truven Health Analytics.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 21, 2026
Rays stadium deal in question as Tampa elected leaders express grave concerns

The city's governing body narrowly approved one measure and delayed a second. 'I would urge you to let us continue the conversations,' a team exec said. 'Don't send the Rays out of Tampa.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2003
From Cars to Land

Carl Lindell Jr. is best known for his car dealerships. But his focus is now more on real estate.Tampa entrepreneur Carl W. Lindell Jr. recently discovered what he thinks might be a choice site for a condominium resort on the Bahamas' Treasure Cay w

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Chemical ROMANCE

A $100 million Gulf Coast family-run business that revolves around chlorine continues to clean up - despite economic uncertainty and other looming challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2026
Young Tampa exec tackles construction industry, serves as role model

Much of Julianna Nickel's life has been focused on giving back, first as part of the Miss America organization, and now as a blossoming leader in her field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
New again

A New York property investor bet right in buying and renovating Baypoint Commerce Center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 9, 2026
Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

The move follows a leadership change at the Tampa-based United Way Suncoast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2012
Branch breaks sales records

Bankers Life and Casualty's Sarasota office is No. 1 nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2015
Mortgage rates look sweet in Manatee, Sarasota

Lee County also has one of the best mortgage approval rates in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 15, 2021
Want to get to a yes? Say no first, says one banking executive

Being upfront with customers helps build good relationships, says a longtime Florida banking executive. Picking up trash helps build even better relationships with employees.

  • Finance
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