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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • December 28, 2012
Seize the Day

Liberty Group's Punit Shah has grown his company's portfolio by 40% this year.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Cookies with Cranor

In 35 years of working high-level jobs in the fast-food and snack industry, John Cranor developed a niche for leading the troops through change. It's a tricky task he handles with a simple approach of being honest, upfront and sticking to the final goal.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2019
Report: Floridians feel good about national economy

The UF Survey Research Center’s latest Consumer Sentiment report reveals a big boost in consumer sentiment.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Biolife LLC (Innovation Awards)

A revolutionary product that instantly stops bleeding is just what the doctor ordered. It's only one of the innovative aspects of this Sarasota company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2010
October Index of Retail Activity

Every area of the Gulf Coast fared better than the index's statewide average (-4.9%) on an annual percentage change basis.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 23, 2015
Six things businesses need to consider when offering voluntary benefits

Voluntary benefits are becoming increasingly popular with employers looking to sweeten the pot for attracting or keeping good employees — without running up costs to the bottom line.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2017
Airport adds nonstop route

Route from Providence, R.I., will be offered at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
BusTracker

Sarasota serial tech-entrepreneur Brad Baker is back again with a new company that monitors the whereabouts of school buses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 22, 2018
Firm profits from a sense of community

Rizzetta & Co., a Tampa company that specializes in managing community development districts, has benefited from a resurgent market for its services.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2021
Motorcycle guru revs up another fast-growth business

Scott Fischer's latest successful motorcycle business stems from a long-held belief he’s fostered: to not be the smartest guy in the room.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Corporate Report

GeoPharma buys USF cancer technologyQuality Distribution selling notes for acquisitionTech Data gets new deal with ASCII GroupNew medical study planned for SinoFresh sprayBrown & Brown buysDalton Insurance AgencyCarBiz, Magnolia consultants agree on distribution planSyniverse, BSG merger receives EC backingInnisbrook ownership adds SoftBrands softwareChico's comparables lower, total sales climb 5.4%

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ The Grinch thatnearly stole FGCUPolitical correctness is still alive and well in academia. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren.+ An international vacationand a cheap surgery?Rob Pariseau, chief executive of Tampa-based Benefits Solutions Group, told Coffee Talk about an emerging health care business trend: Medical tourism.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Builders lobbying grouphires new leaderThe Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, an advocacy and lobbying group for developers, builders and construction firms, sees 2009 as a growth year - despite the fact that many members, both current and potential new ones, are desperately seeking ways to cut back on expenses. New banking twist:Roll out the proTampa-based HomeBanc will unveil two new branches in Tampa Monday, Dec. 8.+ Lee County'sland shopping spreeWho says there are no real estate buyers?+ Top-notch talentwary of move to Tampa

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  • By Loyd Robbins |
  • January 30, 2026
Not a Market to Sit Out: What Southwest Florida’s Economy Signals for 2026

2025 is in the rearview mirror, and many of us are trying to make sense of where the economy is headed in 2026. I spent the past several weeks attending economic outlook events across Southwest Florida, listening to a wide range of voices tied to development, finance, and market activity.

  • Loyd Robbins & Co.
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2018
Robo dock

Construction underway on Gulf Star Marina at Fort Myers Beach, the world’s first dry stack marina using automated storage and retrieval technology.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 11, 2022
Tampa Bay's commercial real estate industry recognized

Ceremony at Raymond James Stadium honors Best of the Best

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2008
Calendar of Events

View events from around the Gulf Coast for free.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 12, 2018
Commercial Real Estate - Q&A

Ian Black, founder and CEO, Ian Black Real Estate Sarasota

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2020
College creates program to help businesses reenter the marketplace

Florida Gulf Coast University takes the lead on a big project: helping businesses prove they are ready to reopen.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 5, 2024
Breeze Airways makes Fort Myers airport a base of operations

Southwest Florida International Airport is one of nine hubs nationwide for Breeze Airways.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 2, 2018
No Small Plans

Jay Tallman's Ascentia Development Group is co-developing a 24-story condo tower in South Tampa — the latest in a portfolio of ambitious and high-end projects.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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