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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 19, 2018
All Related

Miami-based Related Group is diversifying in multiple ways, to the benefit of St. Petersburg and Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 5, 2014
Designing Doom

Jay Kamhi works with a famous toy designer to bring their cute and creepy baby dolls to market. With a potential movie or television deal, the duo believes Vamplets will make it big.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 18, 2015
Identity crisis

A new institute at Hodges University plans to help businesses protect themselves from the growing problem of identity theft.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 16, 2025
Florida Chamber says property insurance market shows improvements

The organization credits legislative reforms for helping bring down property insurance costs and lessening the burden on state-run Citizens.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 25, 2010
Spill proof

No oil has washed up on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, but one property management company is prepared to fight for business. Technology is key.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2020
Trunk show brings products, entrepreneurs to area from around the world

The Souk was founded by Liz Gilbert.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 26, 2025
Feds launch probe into Busch Gardens, SeaWorld for rollator walker ban

The investigation will determine if Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando discriminated against people with disabilities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
Corporate Report: October 12

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 20, 2018
The Return of the Condo

Sarasota has had ample hotel and apartment development this growth cycle, but condos are now back in favor.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2013
Texas roofing company covers Gulf Coast

Dallas-based Roofing Supply Group will serve four local counties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
Sarasota hits its valentine stride

Sarasota earned some love from New York, at least when it comes to film festivals.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2011
Sarasota hits its valentine stride

Sarasota earned some love from New York, at least when it comes to film festivals.

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  • May 18, 2012
Tampa nabs new airline

Minneapolis-based Sun Country will offer nonstop service from Tampa in December.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2012
Lee approves Twins deal

Lee County commissioners approve plan to retain Minnesota Twins baseball team.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Sarasota EDC: 1,125 jobs in '11

A year-end report details the job creation facilitated by the local EDC.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2020
Specialty grocer to hire 110 workers — virtually — for new store

Sprouts Farmers Market will open a new store in Seminole, Florida, on July 15.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2020
Specialty grocery store chain set to expand again in region

Phoenix-based specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market says its New Tampa, Florida, location will welcome shoppers in August.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2017
Airport adds new seasonal route

Allegiant Air will offer a nonstop route to Omaha, Neb., from Punta Gorda Airport.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2017
Marketing and software firms move into new office

Fort Myers-based Vectra Digital and Stickboy Creative relocated to a 1,500-square-foot office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2015
Logistics firm opens new HQ, plans 50 jobs

Logistics company Allyn International opened a new headquarters in Fort Myers with room for 50 new jobs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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