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  • By Dan Ping |
  • June 17, 2011
Shopaholics

An Orlando transportation company did its homework on the emerging Brazilian tourist market, which led to a partnership with Central Florida's largest mall. The deal is expected to add $25 million to the local economy.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2012
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Comeback

Luxury is no longer a dirty word, says the new boss of one of the Gulf Coast's grandest hotels. He's out to prove his theory — fast.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 7, 2014
Tech space

The Tampa Innovation Center made its first step in moving its facilities to downtown St. Petersburg. It hopes to find more entrepreneurs, investors and mentors there.

  • Strategies
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 7, 2026
Tampa airport unveils final design for new $1.5B airside terminal

Tampa International Airport's first new airside terminal in nearly 20 years will cost an estimated $1.5 billion and feature a children's play area, a quiet room and lots of greenery.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 12, 2019
JLL, HFF becoming "One," implementing new program

Commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL is rolling out a new initiative to boost collaboration as it works to absorb former rival HFF, which it bought for $1.8 billion in early July.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2022
Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce hires CEO

Brian Hamman has been a Lee County commissioner for nine years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2022
Williams Parker expands to Lakewood Ranch

The firm will move into the new place in spring 2023.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2021
Local insurance company adds 13 states to portfolio

The expansion allows the organization to write policies in 29

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2022
Wealth management firm grows by two

There is over 25 years of experience between the two new team members.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2019
Construction begins on $11.8 million early education center

The new building will house an early learning center and a K-5 charter school.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2019
Prominent chocolatier expands in region with new store

The new Norman Love Confections location will also offer an interactive dessert experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 25, 2019
Despite boost in supply, Florida is facing apartment shortage

Florida will need to add hundreds of thousands of new apartment units over the next 11 years to keep pace with demand, an association survey finds

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2019
New incubator opens, with focus on startup leaders

SecondMuse will work alongside Southwest Florida Community Foundation in Fort Myers’ new Collaboratory.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2022
Sarasota angel firm invests in a new executive director

Kim Miele has already impacted the investment group with the addition of seven new member investors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 2, 2016
Industrial market is surging in region, state

If current projections hold, nearly 77 million square feet of new industrial space will need to be developed in Florida by 2030 to keep pace with a growing population base and consumer demand, according to a new report.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2015
Headquarters sweepstakes heats up

The big to-do in national corporate headquarters relocation news so far for 2015 is Mercedes-Benz blowing out of New Jersey for metro Atlanta.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 29, 2025
Allegiant to add five flights at three airports in region

New flights will take off from Southwest Florida International, Sarasota-Bradenton International and Punta Gorda airports in November.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2025
Noted New Jersey motorcycle detailer opens SWFL location

Harry Sandwith, of Dirty Harry's & The Hogfather fame, has cleaned Keanu Reeves' motorcycles, among other celebrities. The new Cape Coral location is now open.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 4, 2025
New York investment firm opens Lakewood Ranch office

Courier Capital says adding the Sarasota location is a “key milestone” in the firm’s growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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