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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Fly Guys

The fishing business hooked two British-born anglers who sought to build a high-quality fly manufacturing company together. The opportunities are deep.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 5, 2016
Fast pitch

Four early-stage companies pitched their ideas to investors at a Shark Tank-style event in Naples recently. Technology binds them together.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Florida's 3-Legged Stool Has a New Leg

State job data show that health care has become the Gulf Coast's biggest employer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota hospital scores top six ranking in Fla.

Gynecology department at Sarasota Memorial also receives national recognition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2014
Southeast top for startups

Head to Cape Coral for the cheapest office space to start a new business.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 15, 2023
Developers top out St. Petersburg high-rise

Reflection along Third Avenue is almost near completion after the 18th floor gets poured.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2019
Chevy dealer ranked among top 60 in the country

General Motors names Estero Bay Chevrolet to its 2018 Chevrolet Dealer of the Year list.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 8, 2022
Apartment owner sees Naples property appreciate 400% in 10 years

The owners of a Naples apartment complex sold to a Dallas investor for $60.1 million more than what they paid in 2012.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2017
Cycling around competitors

Fort Myers entrepreneur launches Bike Bistro Velo Van, a mobile bike delivery system

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 7, 2018
Tampa area ranks among top U.S. secondary MSAs

The Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg MSA ranks as one of the top "secondary" areas in the nation for CRE investors

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2014
St. Pete chef headed to World Food Championships

Ramon Hernandez, owner of Pipo's Restaurant, won the Top Local Chef competition held in Gulfport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Utility top exec to retire

Vincent Dolan, with Progress Energy for 26 years, will leave by 2013.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2025
Fort Myers airport adds Phoenix flight for holidays

American Airlines is adding service between RSW and PHX from November to January.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 10, 2026
Allegiant adds three nonstop routes at St. Pete-Clearwater airport

The three new routes brings PIE’s total number of nonstop destinations to 63 cities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2016
Sarasota county official gets additional gig

Isaac Brownman has worked for Sarasota County for 16 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2014
Algenol is hot

Algae fuel company Algenol is the third-hottest company in the field of bioenergy.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 10, 2020
Co-Working in the age of coronavirus

Tampa-area’s largest collective work environments, Industrious and WeWork, remain open as other businesses shutter amid pandemic.

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  • By Lorenzo Fernandez | Trusts and Estates Attorney, Williams Parker |
  • July 25, 2024
Secure Your Legacy: The Importance of Having a Last Will and Testament

Selecting the right individual(s) or entity to settle the affairs of the decedent is fundamental to the successful settlement of an estate.

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  • April 8, 2005
How to Become a 'Benchmark' Firm

Start with the customer 'experience.' By: Lou Lasday

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
Build it for them

Want to make your customers feel special? Build them a website of their own.

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