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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Landlords' Market

Get ready for sticker shock if you plan to negotiate a new lease for office space in Lee and parts of Collier counties.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
From Farmer to Developer

Manatee Fruit Co., one of the area's larger landowners, changes with the times.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2008
Shootout

After three years of R&D, Tampa-based Stinger Systems is ready to take on Taser in the electronic immobilization device market.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Innovation Awards Other Finalists

Other Finalists of the Review's Innovation Awards contest, which includes: CallMiner, The Gemesis Corp., Highwall Technologies, Shepherd Systems and Viking Technology

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 19, 2023
Travel agency emerges from pandemic stronger than ever

Preferred Travel of Naples was able to move quickly when the world started traveling again, thanks to some smart and shrewd decisions made during the pandemic.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Concession Developers prepares for fall start on golf courseTown & Country Developers starts Villas at Oak TrailMcClain buys land for fourth SonicsUnited Bank buys landon State Road 70

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2010
Corporate Report: Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

The latest news from Wertz York, Global-Med, Walter Investment Management, and more.

  • News
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 18, 2013
It's not the name that counts; it's the content

GCBR is now the Business Observer.

  • Opinion
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 19, 2019
At St. Armands Circle, investor popularity goes around and comes around

The popular St. Armands Circle retail district in Sarasota is receiving renewed attention after a spate of high-profile transactions involving the Columbia Restaurant Group and Benderson Development Co.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 20, 2015
Naples, revisited

Despite its affluence, Naples has historically been a bronze medal for national developers. Those thoughts are turning gold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Call for Entrepreneur 2004 entries; save the dateMichael Saunders' limp New president at Vengroff Williams great with namesAnother comeback for Anthony?

  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Out of Cache

A G-man warns executives: Starbucks is fine for caffeine, but not for wireless Web surfing.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Senate confirms Judge CovingtonMaking tardiness a habit Sweating it out in Palma Ceia?

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: DayStar Communications prepares for rate changeSuncoast Offshore Grand Prix officials are bracing for what could be a significantly more expensive event next yearFirst National Bankshares of Florida buying more

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Stress management for turbulent times

How to excel through uncertainty by effectively managing your emotions.

  • Strategies
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Shine bright: Patience has been a virtue for lighting technology firm

St. Petersburg, Florida, tech firm LumaStream has positioned itself as a visionary leader in power and light innovations.

  • Technology
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 15, 2020
A how-to guide for returning to the workplace

Cushman & Wakefield's "Recovery Readiness" report outlines steps landlords and tenants should take as businesses return to employment centers

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2018
Butcher passionate about perfection takes on meaty challenge

The beef is from the Revier Cattle Co. in Minnesota, nationally known for selling Black Angus beef to high-end restaurants. The chicken and pork, too, are single-sourced from top vendors. Cheeses and olive oils are also sourced to top companies, says Hane

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 22, 2014
Organic Growth

With a circulation of 1.5 million copies in 95 markets, Natural Awakenings magazines dominate the holistic health market with news and advertising.

  • Industries
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 24, 2025
Lakewood Ranch megachurch in $10M mega-expansion mode

Grace Community Church bought a new building for its staff and is constructing an overflow parking lot and student center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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