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  • By Rachel Gomez |
  • August 2, 2013
Lights up

The decision one local company made to ditch a solar strategy was born of big losses. Executives hope the new path, with a big concentration on global sales, will lead a turnaround.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Grand opening of Tampa ChamberBancshares of Florida Inc. enters Tampa marketFlorida Hospitals place second in national rankingFlorida Magazine Association meets, awards, in Sarasotat

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • January 15, 2016
Take a hike

Conquering mountains is one way a Lakeland insurance executive fulfills his need for the extreme.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 22, 2026
Despite yes votes, future of new Tampa Bay Rays stadium still not secure

Sound familiar? With complex negotiations still to come and elected officials reluctant to back a deal, plans for a new ballpark in Tampa could still collapse.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 13, 2015
Jackets required

Celebrities and executives seek out Dominic Lacquaniti's suits, preserving a craft that's disappearing.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Time for Change?

Floridais Growth Management Act might be rewritten for the first time in two decades.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Front and center

The race for the best, hippest and most funky-cool office space in the region has a possible winner in a global hospitality company. Rock walls and swings are just the beginning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 9, 2017
Fame Game

Sandy Stilwell acquired her first motel just out of high school. Teri Hansen got into marketing when the 'emerging technology was the fax machine.' Together, they have some powerful business insights.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
Minnesota buyer pays nearly $50 million for Fort Myers low-income units

Dominium, which specializes in affordable housing complexes, has bought a 320-unit complex in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Legal Calendar

The legal calendar is made available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

The legal calendar for the Tampa market is provided free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Legal Briefs

Ruden McClosky adds lawyer in St. Petersburg office Nominating commission seeks applications for judicial seatYoung Lawyers to recruit Big Brother Big Sister volunteersSixth Circuit Gaurdian program seeks volunteers

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2021
With major purchase, area family plans one of the largest wineries in the Midwest

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. recently closed on a series of deals.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 19, 2019
Preferred Materials buys Naples mining land

Preferred Materials, of Lutz, has purchased a 425-acre tract in the Naples area of Collier County known as the Brown Mine for $22 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Naples luxury condo market suffers big price drop

Overall sales on Collier County, excluding Marco Island, slipped 14% in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2016
Naples home prices rise 14%

The median price of an existing single-family home in Naples rose 14% in January compared with the same month a year ago, helping to boost inventories of homes for sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 6, 2024
Pair of Collier County hotspots rank in top 10 on national retirement list

Retirees and those nearing retirement were surveyed about where they want to live when they’re done working.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2024
Punta Gorda hospital closed due to Helene storm damage

ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda has been closed after flooding from storm surge, officials say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 19, 2014
Spread the love

Testimonial Tree lets your customers tell all their friends on social media about your great product or service.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2017
Bank's new branch targets millennials

Groundbreaking for First National Bank of Pasco branch scheduled for April 20.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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