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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2014
Wine fest draws big spenders

Naples Winter Wine Festival raised $13.5 million at its auction on Saturday.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2016
Get on the best list

The Gulf Coast 500, which the Business Observer will publish this summer, is the most comprehensive look at the largest companies in the region.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2016
Development sets monthly sales record

Ave Maria Development posted 35 sales in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2016
Health firm brings in new president and CEO

The new executive will also serve as a member of the company's board of directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2016
Sarasota firm selected for two Wal-Mart projects

The larger of the two projects will be a 38,750-square-foot store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2016
Tampa metro tops Florida in job growth

The Tampa region added more than 38,000 jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2015
Restaurant franchise sets sights on global expansion

The Melting Pot targets China, India and Brazil, among other countries, for growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2015
Airport reports busier month

Southwest Florida International Airport posted a 6.5% increase in the number of passengers in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Cash remains king in Sarasota real estate

The rate of cash sales is well above the national average.

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  • January 7, 2016
Tampa exec to lead statewide accounting firm

Lee Bell leads the Tampa office of Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Hizzoners get on board

It can get lonely at the top.

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  • September 9, 2011
Merger Momentum

The union between Whitney Bank and Hancock Bank creates a star Southeast institution. The trick for the bank's Gulf Coast executives is to nurture long-term success with a new approach.

  • Finance
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  • By Chuck Merlis |
  • October 9, 2025
Matt Boggan, 23

40 Under 40 winner Matt Boggan is CEO of Gulf Coast Agency and owner of Stix Sushi & Seafood.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Corporate Report

Sembler's Tangerine Plaza takes top redevelopment awardThe Jack Parker Corp. announces Pacifico in Costa RicaWBRC Architect to help La. find post-storm sheltersGeneral Dynamics Tank contract grows to about $45 millionMost-capitalized de novo bank opens Tampa branchGevity net income declines, predicts revenue growthHealth Management Associates income declines in quarterTIB Financial reports 25% growth in third quarterLincare Holdings quarterly revenue grows by 12%Orion Bancorp's income increases

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  • May 23, 2003
Top 20 Projects

The following includes the 20 largest construction projects in the two-county region. 

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 5, 2024
In pursuit of a more perfect succession

Creating a family constitution is a challenging yet necessary part of a strong business succession plan.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 10, 2025
$30M redevelopment heads to former Wimauma mobile home park

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Allegiant still pays for a Port Charlotte resort, a warehouse project comes to Tampa, and Ruskin apartments are getting refinanced.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 7, 2025
Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a preview of St. Pete tower, a pair of properties sell to a California family, and land is for sale in Ruskin.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 1, 2019
Homebuilder nears big sales milestone

Behind a details matter philosophy and smart land deals, Neal Communities remains at the top of the homebuilding industry. One executive, normally out of the spotlight, has a big role in the success.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Thayer Lodging Buys Allens HotelsBlackpoint Group planning Washington CrossingSarasota investment group buys apartment developmentFifth Third Bank buys in Sumter Crossing

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