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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 18, 2016
MQ planning Fort Myers retail

MQ Development Partners, a Dallas-based firm that specializes in retail projects in Texas and Florida, is planning to add retail offerings to roughly 10 acres at Heritage Gulf Lakes, in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2015
Door company opens payroll to 150 Brits

The Tampa door maker buys Performance Doorset Solutions near Manchester for $16 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2026
Naples waterfront estate listed for $39 million

The recently built home is in the Olde Naples neighborhood and features a 5,000-square foot rooftop deck.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2018
British firm plans 100 hires with expansion in region

British IT niche staffing agency Frank Recruitment Group will hire 100 people at its Tampa office, the company's latest U.S. location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2014
Real estate central

If you work in the commercial real estate and development business in Southwest Florida, you know how hard it is to keep track of all the upcoming educational and political events that might affect your business.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 29, 2023
Grocery stores close ahead of Hurricane Idalia's arrival

Publix, Walmart, Winn-Dixie and Aldi all have stores closing early.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2022
Busch Gardens, after two year-delay, opens latest thrill ride

Busch Gardens, after two year-delay, opens Iron Gwazi, its latest thrill ride.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 18, 2014
Web Printer

A printer makes a big push into the online world and scores a contract for a high profile economic development website to promote the Southwest Florida region.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
Entrepreneurs embrace more risk

Sarasota shoe and sneaker entrepreneurs Molly and David Jackson are taking yet another step in their contrarian recession business plan.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2017
Retail giant seeks new outlet for sales growth

Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS adds a new website to its sales options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2011
When new hires make headlines

In the latest update, the Agency for Workforce Innovation said the state's construction industry shed 14,300 jobs over the year. So when a construction firm hires, it's news.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2008
Precious and Private

In person or by mail, Suzanne Perry, a former cosmetics executive, sells jewelry to affluent clients, and she likes it that way.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • June 15, 2026
Medical device executive to open Tampa sports card shop

Replay Sports Cards has signed a new franchise agreement with Tampa owner Matt Thomas.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2020
Real estate sector opens new portal for sales

Agents and brokers embrace a once-unthinkable reality: selling homes without an in-person showing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 16, 2021
Staffing firm, in wake of other major changes, updates brand

Tampa, Florida-based Kforce has redesigned its website and refreshed its logo and other brand elements.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 19, 2024
HL Asian Market opens on US 41 in Sarasota

A new market selling everything from teapots to live crabs is open for business on South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2020
Lee County agencies offer loan application assistance

Small business counselors available by phone or email.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2015
Carrollwood apartments sell 32% higher

Blackstone pushes up unit price of 20-year-old apartments nearly $30,000 in just four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 21, 2016
Open wide

Progressive Dental Marketing has grown by retaining customers, layering on new services and becoming an expert in its field.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2023
Sunshine State on brink of recession, says noted economist

According to Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, Florida ‘can’t escape’ a downturn.

  • News
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