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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2016
Cancer lab posts growth

Cancer-testing firm NeoGenomics reported sales grew 9% in the fourth quarter on the heels of its acquisition of rival Clarient from GE Healthcare Life Sciences.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2015
Chico's braces for $83M hit on a brand dump

Women's retailer Chico's FAS says it plans to sell Boston Proper, the brand it acquired in 2011 for $213 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2008
Venture capital club

Nir Sharon is already a successful entrepreneur at 35, but he discovered that his Naples night club is the perfect place to do deals.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 26, 2017
See the wizard

Land O' Lakes firm hopes its new algorithm will provide easily accessible valuations for commercial building owners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 24, 2014
The right prescription

Pharmacist John Dobbs says independently owned pharmacies in Southwest Florida can effectively compete with the large chains. The key is doing what chains can't.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 8, 2019
A Case for New

Mercedes Scientific's new Lakewood Ranch headquarters has meant greater efficiency, breathing room and improved morale for the medical supply firm.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2025
Sales and construction to start on $350M Naples condo, marina project

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a new aquatic center to be built in Bradenton, the Rays are upgrading their stadium, and a new subdivision will be built in Pasco.

  • Florida
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  • June 12, 2023
Selby Gardens CEO elected Visit Florida chair

Jennifer Rominiecki will lead the state's official tourism agency for 2023-24.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Hear me knocking

The chief audiologist for Collier County's public schools is hitting the road.

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  • December 14, 2006
Corporate Report & Third Quarter

First Advantage buys U.K. computer company Progress Energy, Seminole Electric pen energy sharing dealFamily-owned Congress Jewelers sold to national public companyRoskamp Institute running MS drug studyMichael Saunders & Co. takes three awards in LondonWalters Industries' Natural Resources faces tough road

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2009
Senior housing not immune to recession

Senior residential housing is feeling the pinch just like the rest of the housing market.

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  • September 29, 2010
Collier reduces impact fees

County commissioners voted to reduce transportation impact fees by 32%.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 26, 2010
Roper buys iTradeNetwork

The Sarasota firm will spend $525 million in cash to acquire the California company.

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  • July 30, 2010
Quinnipiac: Scott surges

Rick Scott has run up an 11-point lead in the race for the Republican nomination.

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  • March 4, 2011
Port Dolphin Energy receives state permits

Tampa-based Port Dolphin Energy LLC received environmental permits to allow construction of components for its offshore liquefied natural-gas terminal.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • April 7, 2011
Home prices still falling

Gulf Coast homes lost value over the year ended in February 2011.

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  • December 23, 2011
Milken: Fort Myers falls from best to worst

Ignore popular rankings of so-called “best cities.”

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  • February 10, 2012
Spirit connects Tampa to DFW

The discount airline will connect the two southern cities starting in May.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2016
Brewing a better beer

Tampa's been getting a lot of good national press for its burgeoning tech scene, low cost of housing compared to other cities and strong job market.

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  • By Brian Steiner |
  • January 13, 2014
Lee hotel revenues rise

Revenue at lodgings in Lee County rose 11% in November as hoteliers filled more rooms.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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