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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Veronica LeBlanc, 37

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank, vice president, office manager

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 15, 2020
Brandy Wiesner, 33

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District, operations manager

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  • December 31, 2007
Radio Web

The onslaught of the Internet, satellite radio and podcasts has altered the radio business. But Beasley Broadcast Group is investing in new technology to counter those threats.

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  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Message in a bottle

Gas prices rose and home sales fell in 2007. People were watching their dollars more. But that didn't discourage Michael Probst from continuing to expand Cork & Olive or change the business model for the Tampa-based, service-oriented retail wine chain.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 6, 2020
Get to Know ... Jordan Wean

New director of leasing and business development for New Jersey-based Denholtz Properties will quarterback growth throughout Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2020
Logistics firm plots new $11M HQ project, 140 new hires

Scotlynn USA was founded in 2010.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 1, 2018
School's quest to attract students for new program takes simple, straightforward approach

Sarasota's Ringling College of Art and Design will introduce a new major — virtual reality development — this fall. The communications team is marketing it with simple, straightforward approach.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
Grove at Wesley Chapel to expand

MGold Properties and Mishorim Investments, which in September acquired the Grove at Wesley Chapel retail center for $62.7 million, plan to invest another $150 million to nearly triple the size of the existing center with new offerings.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2016
Tampa becoming a 'new city of finance'

Tampa is among 10 emerging U.S. cities where financial services firms are expanding and hiring, according to a new report by commercial real estate services firm CBRE Inc.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2016
Boomtowns

As many as 22 new towns and a new Interstate 75 exit are in the plans for eastern Collier County.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 6, 2025
Boston restaurant chain opens Parrish location

Kelly’s Roast Beef opened a new restaurant in Creekside Commons in Manatee County, the sixth for the chain in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 31, 2025
Naples hospital gets $7.5M donation for orthopedic surgical center

The gift is from Naples philanthropist Scott and Kathleen Kapnick.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
New Thrust at SunTrust

SunTrust bankers deny they're losing market share in Florida. But they like the Atlanta bank's renewed focus on pleasing customers.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 27, 2025
Sarasota County resort blends old with new in $1.5M double-storm recovery

To recover from the 2024 storm season, Manasota Beach Club is blending the tried-and-true with the modern-day.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ The Grinch thatnearly stole FGCUPolitical correctness is still alive and well in academia. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren.+ An international vacationand a cheap surgery?Rob Pariseau, chief executive of Tampa-based Benefits Solutions Group, told Coffee Talk about an emerging health care business trend: Medical tourism.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Builders lobbying grouphires new leaderThe Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, an advocacy and lobbying group for developers, builders and construction firms, sees 2009 as a growth year - despite the fact that many members, both current and potential new ones, are desperately seeking ways to cut back on expenses. New banking twist:Roll out the proTampa-based HomeBanc will unveil two new branches in Tampa Monday, Dec. 8.+ Lee County'sland shopping spreeWho says there are no real estate buyers?+ Top-notch talentwary of move to Tampa

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  • May 13, 2023
Sarasota health care firm names new CEO, replacing founder

Cynthia Flowers stepped into the role at Omeza on May 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 20, 2023
Private air company adds pilot, grows team to meet demand

More jets in the air, the company says, requires more support on the ground.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 23, 2023
Pittsburgh architectural firm expands to Tampa

Next Architecture, founded in 2003, is celebrating 20 years in business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 13, 2023
Largo industrial site sells for $9.75 million

The property on Enterprise Boulevard was bought by a pair of New Jersey investments firms in expansion mode.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 8, 2023
Medical cannabis dispensary opens 27th Florida store

Sunnyside continues to expand with its fifth location in the Tampa market and seventh on the Gulf Coast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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