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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 1, 2020
Boat, RV dealers ride sales surge

Travel trepidation, coupled with shutdown of schools, camps and sports, has area boat and RV dealers riding high. Supply issues could crush the wave.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 18, 2022
Recession not a certainty, but likely, economists say

Is the U.S. economy headed toward a recession? Probably, but any downturn is likely to be brief and mild, especially in Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Working University

Hodges University has built a solid reputation helping professionals advance their careers. Starting this fall, most students won't even have to set foot on its campus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Coasting Out

Coast Bank finds a buyer, but losses are plentiful. The bank's chairman is out more than $4 million, while a Naples investment firm is down more than $2 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Pub Crawl

After 15 years of deliberate growth, a pair of lifelong friends running a bar and grill chain are about to pass $11 million in annual revenues. Expansion throughout the Gulf Coast is up next.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2007
Out of the Box

Fort Pitt looks for high equity returns on undervalued stocks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2007
Free the 'Net

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales says the free online dictionary, written by volunteer editors, is a radical idea. It's part of a 'free culture movement' spreading through the Internet.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
The Hotel Man

Lou Plasencia left brokerage Grubb & Ellis to start his own hotel advisory firm in Tampa in 1993. It now has several offices nationwide.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Coffee Talk

Investment bank: TIB a likely buyout target Is TIB Financial Corp. in play?: The Naples-based owner of TIB Bank recently appeared on a list of likely takeover targets put out by investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.Auction brings in deals, discounts: Sure, the real estate market isn't what it once was, but still, selling more than $100 million of luxury real estate in one setting in one day has to be considered a pretty good accomplishmentPlan for compliance, avoid the Feds: The image of federal agents descending on and investigating Wellcare in Tampa may have left a chilling effect on Gulf Coast health care businesses working with Medicaid and Medicare patients.Newshound buyers sell the dogs: Naples-based value investor Bruce Sherman is selling his stake in newspapers, recent securities filings show.Seminole Hard Rock reopens with additions: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in east Tampa celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion, including a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge.GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Home is Where the Mag is

Would you read a magazine that has nothing but advertising? A trio of South Africans proved it can work in the U.S.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2007
Coffee Talk

Donut entrepreneur focuses on Far East: Sarasota entrepreneur Marvin Kaplan is selling a majority of his stake in 18 Gulf Coast Dunkin' Donuts shops, just as he gets closer to his long-stated goal of opening a series of stores for the franchise in China.Downturn claims advertising victim: AdvertisingWorks, a 12-year-old advertising firm in Naples that recently won several awards at the Collier Building Industry Association's annual Sand Dollar Awards, is closing its doors.Downturn claims advertising victim: AdvertisingWorks, a 12-year-old advertising firm in Naples that recently won several awards at the Collier Building Industry Association's annual Sand Dollar Awards, is closing its doors.Tampa International needs more international flights: CEOs that travel appreciate Tampa International Airport after sprinting through endless terminals and riding trams, escalators and moving sidewalks for what seems like miles at other airports.Nationwide pullout opens opportunity: You can appreciate cost cutting if you run a business. But it's a tad different when the cost cutting may affect you.Bank of America surge: made in Tampa: Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis made some headlines earlier this year when he urged his top managers to "Go for the jugular" in taking more market share.WCI's winners: Bankers and lawyers: Shareholders and bondholders of Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities are licking their wounds as the value of their holdings h

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Rougher Road

Commercial real estate's exceptional exuberance is forecast to hit a dour note in '08. Still its long-term future looks strong.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
WALSH: Why voters should say 'no' Jan. 29

Amendment 1 stinks. It's shameful, lousy, embarrassing policy that is bad for Florida and bad for Floridians.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Tax Act

The rush to beat a tax increase in Lee County distorted the commercial real estate market and will result in a glut of empty space. Meanwhile, the highest taxes in the state on new construction in Collier County keep a lid on new development.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
National Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Lincoln Electric to Fight Lawsuits by Sick WeldersLilly's Zyprexa: 'Lifeblood' of the CompanyHarrods Ltd. sues Wall Street JournalPfizer Wins Appellate Ruling in Celebrex Patent Lawsuit Bonds' Trainer and Others Ple

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
Project ABSurd

Home Shopping Network claims three former executives wrongfully reaped millions from sales of Fast Abs. About 2.5 million consumers, in search of a 'six pack' abdomen, bought the product after seeing informercials.

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Bill Hood Sells SDP Center to Dallas GroupKB Home pays $17 million for Apollo Beach propertyIndian Shores restaurant sells in $18 million dealHialeah investors acquire third multifamily propertyLucca Development obtains $27 million for condo project

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
ValuCar Crash

Automobile salesman Nelson J. Valdes Jr. wanted to go into business for himself. But he turned to a questionable source for startup capital: the Mafia.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Option Play

Some shareholders may not realize the impact on their investments when community banks cut their CEOs in on the stock action.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

39-Development LLC buys Cornerstone Cancer CenterBay Villas to undergo condo conversionIllinois group buys Sunset Trail ApartmentsDevelopers buy condos as part of the resort projectHospital rehab center sold to 1839 Building LLC Dillard's to open at The Shops at WiregrassTampa Bay builders donate $15,000 to children's charity

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