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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2021
Acquisitions of three diverse firms put spot spotlight on region

Trio of deals help show how region's economy has succeeded in industry diversification.

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  • May 18, 2018
One entrepreneur's key to success? Secure an 'A' team

Sarasota-based Rapid Security Solutions is headed up by entrepreneur Steven Paley, who says delegating is crucial.

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  • December 22, 2017
Kids are All Right

An executive who seeks a deeper connection to where his donations go found his spot in an adoption charity. 'Child causes really pull at my heart strings,' Michael Malatin says.

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  • November 22, 2013
Charged up girls

Three harried teenagers tackled an entrepreneurial project with startup zeal. They also deliver a message of young women empowerment.

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  • August 14, 2015
Count it

The accounting industry is going through a phase of consolidation, but a Gulf Coast firm has other ideas.

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  • September 25, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An apartment complex sale in Hillsborough County for $83.7 million paces this week's transactions.

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  • October 9, 2025
Jordan Richards, 26

40 Under 40 winner Jordan Richards is owner of Fehl Safe Water, Quality Plumbing, Drain Clean Heroes, Nu Flow.

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  • January 11, 2011
SRI lands service agreements

The Tampa-based medical supplier extends its distribution partnerships.

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  • September 17, 2010
Fort Myers architecture firm to design Hodges University expansion

Fort Myers-based Sheeley Architects Inc. has been commissioned by Hodges University to provide architectural design services.

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  • September 9, 2010
Syniverse's messaging grows

Mobile message volumes increased 23% for the Tampa technology firm.

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  • December 14, 2010
WellCare partnership hires 200

An expanded call center in Winter Haven needs 200 additional employees.

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  • April 22, 2010
Mutual of Omaha enters Tampa

The Nebraska-based company will open its first full service branch in Tampa Bay.

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  • May 20, 2013
Fischer partners with largest minority firm in U.S.

SHI International selects Fischer for identity management.

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  • September 30, 2013
Source adds Texas distribution

Source Interlink opens Texas warehouse to support retailers.

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  • March 28, 2013
Property management firm changes name

Transfer Technology International says its new name better reflects its shift in strategy.

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  • September 11, 2013
Alta lands hundreds of job seekers

When Alta Resources held a career fair in Fort Myers for 400 jobs last month, company executives suspected they'd get a crowd.

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  • June 4, 2012
Truck firm closes acquisition

Quality Distribution closes Wylie Bice acquisition and works on another.

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  • June 5, 2012
Southwest makes changes

Southwest Airlines changes up its Gulf Coast winter schedules.

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  • July 11, 2012
Passenger traffic falls

Charlotte airport passenger traffic fell in June but could rebound later.

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  • April 16, 2012
Economic unit gets new chief

Prominent banker Hunting Deutsch heads Department of Economic Opportunity.

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