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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2006
Corporate Report

Bristol Bank merging with Bank of FloridaSuperior Bancorp one step closer to merger with Kensington BankshoresNine projects recognized by AIA for architectural excellenceVerizon Wireless broadband covers Lee, Charlotte, SarasotaSunTrust promotes Waetjen for Southwest Florida American Commerce Bank gaining 'Momentum'Clearwater office listed fourth in Top Specialty ContractorsFirst Watch Restaurants creeping up the East CoastSarasota Ritz' Vernona named 'best' restaurant in FloridaEnvironmental Process Systems rolling out mold-resistant coating

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Sunset Automotive closes on Darby dealershipSarasota developer prepares for Devonshire Park Two companies ACQUIRE Sarasota warehouseWellington-based investor buys land in Collier CountyTampa company buys RV Park at Fort Myers BeachAdams Homes buys land in Lehigh Acres

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
BusTracker

Sarasota serial tech-entrepreneur Brad Baker is back again with a new company that monitors the whereabouts of school buses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Crossroads Mall buyer objects to neighbor's plansLiberty Group buys motel to build luxury condosMississippi group buys more Sonic franchisesWal-Mart plans new Neighborhood MarketWest Anclote Property Inc. buys land for developmentSembler's Legacy Place to have natural food storePrudential Tropical Realty acquires company in Lakeland

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Chemical ROMANCE

A $100 million Gulf Coast family-run business that revolves around chlorine continues to clean up - despite economic uncertainty and other looming challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Tampa Bay: RICHARD SANCHEZ

Richard Sanchez retired from Exxon but came back to start Advantica EyeCare. 'Our mission is saving sight. It's real simple.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: PPi Technologies buys Northgate landSarasota firm to convert hotel to Comfort InnRose Radiology buys land for fourth centerSMR developing Technology Park planCanino Construction to build Venice headquarters

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2003
Profit Comes First

The CEO at Tampa's Global Imaging Systems Inc. learned at two other office-technology distributors that acquisition-aided revenue growth doesn't always boost earnings.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 17, 2009
Taking Stock

Unlike some of its competitors, Naples-based Stock Development appears to have escaped the worst of the residential-construction downturn. But from now on it will let others bear the risk of owning land.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Corporate Report: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing first in state to serve Birra Castello

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, the Anheuser-Busch InBev and Corona distributor for Sarasota and Manatee counties, is the first in the state to have local rights to Birra Castello, the first Italian beer in the company's international portfolio.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2010
Corporate Report: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

The latest from Cadence Bank, US Natural Gas, and other Gulf Coast companies.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Debt Free

Harris Rosen's philosophy of operating a debt-free company allows him to strengthen his position in the Central Florida hospitality market.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 1, 2011
Get Happy

A specialized $42 million insurance firm with a remarkable decade-long track record for growth is in transformation mode. A new president will lead the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 7, 2013
Model behavior

Taking a charter school from startup to long-term success can be a treacherous task. Some accomplished local entrepreneurs are about to take it on anyway.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 25, 2011
Track-shun

An effort by legislators to bypass Gov. Scott's rejection of high-speed rail seems to be unraveling as financially challenged local governments try to take it on.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2011
Obstacle Course

Jim Harper and Rogers Wells saw a clear need for psychiatric hospital in Lee County. But regulatory hurdles, the banking crisis and turmoil in the bond market nearly wrecked their plans.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 22, 2013
Back to Building

Gary Aubuchon lost his election bid for the U.S. House of Representatives last year. But that may turn out to be a blessing for his business and his family.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Opportunity Knocks

The state's new Department of Economic Opportunity presents new ways of doing business for developers and local governments. The challenge is finding out how it all will work.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 11, 2011
Sticker Shock

Employers are still struggling with the last big increase in unemployment compensation taxes. Now, legislators try to figure out how to soften an even bigger blow that could threaten economic recovery.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 13, 2012
Legislative Roundup: Major Bills

What major bills passed and failed during the 2012 legislative session.

  • Florida
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