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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Corporate Report

Compress Technologies works with Haitian broadcastingElder Automotive buys Tampa's Saab dealershipDiamondhead, Trump end development discussionsNeoMedia Technologies links users at Mexico tennis matchRaymond James Financial division tops national brokerage survey Nicholas Financial opens new officesNeoGenomics ready to open California LAB

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 14

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Kevin Greenwell, 37

Agency principal, East & Greenwell Insurance

  • Class of 2016
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 18, 2026
Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 30, 2012
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rebuilding Bonita

Gary Dumas is guardedly optimistic about residential development in the Southwest Florida region.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
USF alum serves up $650K gift to hospitality school

Robert Purzycki, class of '68, co-wrote five books on the tourism industry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2021
Citizens Property Insurance CEO: litigation issue is at crisis level

Runaway legal costs from insurance litigation threatens Florida economy, says Barry Gilway.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 25, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond shuttering 41 Florida stores might benefit landlords

With the chain shutting down its stores after filing for bankruptcy April 23, shopping center landlords may be able to upgrade tenants and collect higher rents.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 3, 2024
Foodie-focused company sells Lee County offices for $2.4M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Lakewood Ranch warehouse unit sells for $1.2 million, works starts on the former St. Pete police HQ site, and a Cuban bakery is opening in Ave Maria.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 14, 2026
$11.3M Naples home sale sets golf community record

The house in Quail West Golf & Country Club sold for 32% more than the previous sales record.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Corporate report

Lazydays RV sites featured on Big Time RV show; Tampa's Meadow Burke hires new manufacturing director; Heritage Insurance, Casualty approved to offer policies in North Carolina; Heritage Insurance, Casualty approved to offer policies in North Carolina; Aerospace company president joins Morphogenesis board; Krexconsulting founder named H.R. Consultant of the Year; Medical Center of Trinity clearing building portion; Medical Center of Trinity clearing building portion

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 23, 2023
Local politician pays $4.75M for Holmes Beach property, mum on plans

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a lot of land changes hands in Punta Gorda, a car wash is on the market in Tampa, and the state's leading cancer center gets ready to expand.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2009
A Mighty Sight

A Gulf Coast medical science company has big plans to leverage technology it bills as stellar enough to alter an industry. Big plans, however, come with big challenges.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2023
Tourist tax in Tampa surges, reaches nearly $33M in first half of fiscal year

The TDT collections in just March alone were up 13% over last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 6, 2015
Crown jewel

Charles Murray oversees a manufacturing firm that's up more than 135% since 2011. But that won't stop him from a major strategy shift.

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Southwest Florida Winners

For 2015, 21 companies and 44 individuals in Southwest Florida were recognized on CoStar's Power Brokers list.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2010
A Big Net

Jesse Biter, founder of a $16 million auto industry software firm, finds motivation in going after his market's biggest clients. His refusal to accept rejection is a big ally.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alicia Ceccarelli |
  • August 11, 2017
Food Dudes

Restaurant weeks nationwide promote discounted dining during slow periods, but they're not a guaranteed success. Here's how two Naples foodies make a year out of a week.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2017
Study: Visitors pump $6B into economy

Visit Tampa Bay study says visitors helped support nearly 50,000 jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2017
Bed tax collections up 7% in August

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater reports 42% increase from 2011 to 2016

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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