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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 27, 2012
Ship Sails Itself

The Ship on U.S. 41 in Bonita Springs has been a landmark for nearly two decades in various incarnations, including a steak house and a bingo hall. What will it become?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2020
Upper management: Council lauds organizations for their business practices

The Pinellas County Tax Collector and USF Federal Credit Union have been honored with the Governor's Sterling Award, in recognition of their superior management practices.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 28, 2019
Investcorp buys apartments in Plant City, Winter Haven

Investcorp has purchased apartment complexes in Plant City and Winter Haven as part of a $370 million portfolio deal with Equus Capital Partners.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2016
Development project on lockdown

An unusual project to turn empty jail cells in downtown Bradenton into apartments for young professionals could be dead before it ever really gets going.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 8, 2025
First Watch opens restaurant in 31st state

The East Manatee County-based daytime restaurant company now has more than 580 locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 22, 2023
Work begins at first Ritz-Carlton Residences project in Naples

Construction of the first Ritz-Carlton-branded Residences in Naples is underway.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 6, 2026
AdventHealth nearing completion of Pasco medical office building

The new 35,000-square-foot facility is expected to open to the public this fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Nice on the Ice

NHL hockey coach learned to supervise with positives and yelling moments that were few and strategic.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 17, 2020
Create harmony in a conflicted leadership team

Personality clashes don’t have to mark the end of a leader’s tenure.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2023
Daughter’s drug overdose fuels insurance exec’s new life mission

Michael Ortoll scaled the peaks of the insurance industry for 30 years. But the challenge that brought him to his knees didn’t come from work.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2020
Lawyer in $72M scam faces 10 years in prison, ordered to forfeit luxury house, cars

Joseph Anile II plead guilty last year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • June 25, 2010
Your Landlord, Yourself

Owners of single-occupant office buildings may have to look no further for a potential buyer than their current tenant. But does it automatically make sense to own a building as cheaply as you can lease?

  • Industries
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 21, 2019
Counter punch: Irked entrepreneur hits back at rival

The Penny Hoarder, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based personal finance advice website, has filed a multimillion-dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against a larger competitor, Fluent Inc.

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Control the Controllables'

An energetic new division president for Beall's knows the department store chain has succeeded by knowing the Florida consumer. She also knows the economy and competition present serious challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
Banker of the Year: Jerry Williams

President and CEO Orion BancorpYes, Jerry Williams is a confident guy. Why wouldn't he be?Williams, 42, owns controlling interest in an $829 million bank holding company, Orion Bancorp.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2012
Queue It Up

Modernizing an industry can be tricky. A young and ambitious entrepreneur is giving it a shot.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 12, 2020
New Jersey firm buys senior housing properties

Portopiccolo Group of New Jersey spends $45 million for trio of nursing homes, assisted living facilities in Collier and Sarasota counties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 28, 2018
Stabilizing a start-up business

While Stephanie Gomez raises capital to grow her startup, she continues to innovate on the product side. Also in the offing: a deal with retail behemoth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Lasday: Give More by Offering Less

It's the newest and most exciting strategy taught at top graduate business schools.

  • Opinion
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 27, 2018
Gold standard: Jeweler dishes hiring advice

All that glistens isn't necessarily gold when it comes to finding the best staff, says a prominent area jewelry executive.

  • Strategies
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