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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2013
Minto moves dirt in Naples

Minto Communities wasted no time starting development on 2,400 acres in Naples.

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  • June 3, 2011
MarineMax gets $150M in credit

The Clearwater-based boat retailer can borrow $150 million from GE Capital.

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  • August 16, 2013
Farmland sells for $48.74 million

Nine bidders acquired the land and assets of a defunct tomato grower.

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  • October 8, 2012
Kolter buys Verandah

The Kolter Group acquired Verandah, a 1,456-acre residential development in Fort Myers.

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  • November 30, 2012
Grand Cayman investor group buys Las Villas Apartments

The price equated to $20,984 per unit.

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  • July 11, 2012
Tech Data buys out partner

Firm acquires 50% stake in European joint venture for $156M.

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  • August 2, 2012
IT firm buys Sooner company

Vology, a local leader in telecommunications gear, expands to Oklahoma.

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  • October 14, 2016
Real estate brokers launch luxury unit

Jay Travis, Christy Travis and Kimberly Mills have been in real estate for 16 years.

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  • June 9, 2016
Investment firm puts former GE exec in charge

The company's CEO and chairman are both stepping down.

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  • July 7, 2016
NBA legend slashes price on waterfront mansion

Larry Bird has owned the Naples home since 1998.

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  • January 27, 2016
Tampa firm looks for growth in Poland

WilsonHCG has ambitious plans for 2016.

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  • February 12, 2016
Kolter proceeding with Ritz condos

Don't be surprised if the next construction crane in Sarasota is placed on the grounds of The Ritz-Carlton.

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  • September 20, 2025
Winter Haven industrial property with retail residential mix sold

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  • June 5, 2020
Celebrated entrepreneur behind $20M HVAC firm arrested for fraud

Louis Bruno founded the company in 2012.

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  • August 1, 2014
Icon Chasers

A trio of successful sports business leaders takes a shot at a new event, where the spotlight will be bright. Their process could be a blueprint for how executives overcome logistics hurdles.

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  • March 17, 2017
Two step

The merger of two Southwest Florida organizations could lead to prosperity for both entities. But consolidation also comes with some consternation.

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  • July 30, 2010
Circling the Deals

Veteran land dealer Mark Cooney is forging ahead with his unusually named firm, The Land Sharks, despite the tough real estate market. A move across the hall helped.

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  • September 23, 2011
Upsell Utopia

The recession downed a Pasco homebuilder's business. But custom homes are back in vogue and the firm is on the rise.

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  • February 8, 2019
How to motivate people to meet sales goals

Clothing retailer Chico’s has found combining motivating factors helps encourage employees to sell more.  

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  • February 19, 2009
Positive AIG Effect

As companies shun the flashy resorts in this economic downturn, hoteliers like Fred Hirschovits hope corporate planners will pick the new Holiday Inn he recently opened.

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