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  • By James R. |
  • May 29, 2015
What is your unique selling proposition?

It may sound complicated, but it's not. This one statement can help your company solidify what makes it stand apart from its competition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 13, 2015
Legal eagle

Business is booming for an entrepreneur who helps law practices find and retain attorneys. Her advice: Accept the new ways attorneys think about work.

  • Law
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 12, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Chico's sale of a warehouse complex in Lee County for $82 million leads the week of transactions from Jan. 8-15.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 18, 2024
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

Two Polk warehouse deals totaling $100 million pace the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2006
Corporate Report

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2013
Former WellCare execs face prison

The health care firm's legal counsel still faces related charges.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2021
Construction firm awarded contract for new resort and residences

The 18-acre resort will include 166 hotel rooms and 69 condos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 4, 2015
Home concierge

Luxury hotel operators John Ayres and son James Ayres bring resort-style services to people's homes from a smartphone.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 29, 2025
St. Pete bank to sell $103M in small business loans to Miami company

BayFirst Financial Corp., parent company of BayFirst National Bank, announced plans Sept. 29 to exit the SBA 7(a) lending business and sell its $103 million loan balance to Banesco USA.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Kerkering Barberio |
  • January 13, 2025
Kerkering Barberio Brings Over Five Decades of Accounting Excellence and Community Impact to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa

What began as a small service-focused accounting practice started on St. Armand's Circle in 1972 has grown into one of Southwest Florida's largest independent CPA firms.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 2, 2011
Economic Gardening

Joe Gonzalez decided to spend money to survive the recession, not sit back and wallow. The bold moves have begun to pay off. “I'm a risk-taker,” he says.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2023
Regionwide trust firm names new head of operations

Laura Frost previously worked for Hughes Snell & Co. in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Fort Myers eye care center, HQ set to open

The two-story facility is designed to promote staff efficiency.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2022
Sarasota IT firm expands through new majority investment

The move was in line with Four Winds Technology Group's strategic growth plan, which includes acquiring technology companies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2022
Local pressure-washing business acquired by Krystal Klean

Under Pressure Washing became the 108th acquisition of the Jacksonville-based company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Valrico Express Oil owner buys Lithia Pinecrest buildings

Scott and Malinda Webster, owners of the Express Oil Change & Service Center in Valrico, have purchased the business's two buildings on Lithia Pinecrest Road north of Bloomingdale Avenue for $1.12 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
USF gives execs shot at 'green belt'

Registration is under way at the University of South Florida College of Business for Lean Six Sigma “green belt” certification.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Crackberry stories: No games on the job

Blackberries can quickly become Crackberries if your employees get addicted to the popular communication devices.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2010
Airline merger could boost airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials are hopeful the latest merger between legacy airlines will bring good news to many travelers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2013
Hospital inks deal with new radiology practice

Sarasota Memorial Hospital will contract with Radiology Associates of Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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