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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 12, 2025
Barnes & Noble returns to Lakeland after 16 years with new store

The chain is opening the store Nov. 19 along with six others as it continues to grow along the Gulf Coast and nationwide.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2018
Keith Gelder, 37

President, Stock Luxury Apartment Living; vice president of land, Stock Development

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 2, 2016
Match maker

Naples entrepreneur Lynn Pitochelli launched Design Match, a concierge service that connects interior designers with prospective customers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Dan Stone, 37

Vice President of Franchise Development, Front Burner Brands

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 2, 2022
Sarasota man charged in $23M scam tried to donate to prominent cancer charity

The defendant was also on probation before attempting to donate to ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale's V Foundation for Cancer Research.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 20, 2023
Gym buildings sale brings $94M, Pasco and Hillsborough locations included

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a local Manatee developer keeps growing, a popular restaurant chain — finally — opens in Estero and a New York power company leases space in Ybor City.

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  • September 13, 2007
Corporate Report

Fox Electronics marketing XpressO oscillator to JapanAT&T widens cell coverage with new Sanibel towerKesselring Holding Corp. appoints Badertscher to CEOWCI elects Icahn, ends sales effortObee's accelerates marketingFormer Hartford Canada presidentnamed new Oswald Trippe COOChico's increases board, adds Staples CFORaymond James Financial offers 10-cent dividend

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 26, 2022
Bot topic: Business accelerator event to focus on robots in restaurants

High turnover rates are nothing new for restaurants and hotels, but pandemic-driven labor shortages have prompted an increased interest in a robotic future for the hospitality industry.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
We are Family

A father and son consider their tech company to be close. But there are limits to the love at Sykes Enterprises Inc.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 4, 2009
Delivering for clients

All of the business done by Dermazone Solutions utilizes one main technological feature: a patented “nano-sized” nutrient delivery system for skin care products. The company has used that product to significantly expand the firm's scope of work.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Venice company finds new niche in SarasotaGrapevine communications donates new Web site to G.WIZ PETCO to open its first Sarasota storeSarasota ad group changes its name

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 17, 2009
Power Grab

Regulating reductions in greenhouse gas emissions puts more control of energy markets in the hands of government in a mandated “market”-based cap-and-trade system.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Duel on the Economy

McCain calls Wall Street reckless while Obama attacks McCain.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2008
CEO Compass

Entrepreneur John Stewart has developed a new management tool, a wheel-shaped chart that maps out how to get the most out of employees.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Gloomy outlook for lawsuit abuse

The lawsuit climate for businesses in Florida is in the bottom fifth of the country, according to a new survey.

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  • October 1, 2010
Checkers chips in on vet's business effort

Tampa-based Checkers Drive-In Restaurants has added a garnish that anyone who supports our military can appreciate.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
As Seen On TV names new COO

The company also announced a new chief legal counsel and head of business development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Prospecting? Pinellas wants you

Pinellas County is making it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to relocate to a new building or site in the county with the launch of a new commercial real estate database.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2011
Rational Energies to hire 21

A Minnesota firm will staff its new Manatee County plant with 21 workers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2013
Corbelis opens Southwest Florida office, creating Lindsford community

Newton, Mass.-based developer Corbelis announced it is expanding into Southwest Florida with a new office opening in Estero and the launch of a new master-planned residential community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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