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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2010
LeBron lured by lower taxes?

The lack of state income tax in Florida is reportedly one of the key reasons for the basketball superstar's decision.

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  • June 9, 2010
Oil spill's impact: How about $10.9 billion?

The latest estimate from one Central Florida economist is staggering. But economic studies are notorious for one potential weak link.

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  • May 3, 2010
Like it or not, can't ignore Forbes

It may feel like Forbes magazine is picking on the Tampa Bay area lately. In just the past month, the prestigious business magazine has dinged the region twice.

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  • May 16, 2013
Economist feels positive SWFL vibes

Anthony Chan, the chief economist for J.P. Morgan's Chase Wealth Management, travels to Florida from New York City at least eight times a year to visit family in Tampa and clients all over the state.

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  • November 11, 2011
Canadian Hotel Homes buys South Beach Village

Canadian investor Rahime Juma's Hotel Homes Florida Vacation Rentals Inc. purchased seven of the eight units in South Beach Village condominium for $2.8 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 12, 2013
Bail bondsman put behind bars for tax fraud

Federal jury convicts Against All Odds Bail Bonds owner in fraudulent tax refund scheme.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 8, 2013
Outsource the Headaches

A Gulf Coast bank uses an outside firm to navigate the health care law. The strategy has several benefits.

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  • June 29, 2011
Unemployment tab is $61M for Florida

Employers already paying record sums in unemployment compensation taxes can't be all too pleased to owe even more.

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  • August 5, 2011
Entrepreneurs give Obamacare thumbs down

A year has passed since President Obama passed a sweeping healthcare reform bill, and by at least one account, small business owners still don't like it.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2012
Medical Maneuvers

The design plan behind one of the newest hospitals on the Gulf Coast focused on patient experience.

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  • October 11, 2012
Dr. Gary buys $1.15M building

1-800-ASK-GARY founder buys a 15,000-square-foot building in downtown Sarasota.

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  • November 23, 2012
DeSoto Square Mall sells for $24.6M

The price equated to $36 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 28, 2012
Rosy roundtable follows stormy ceremony

Officials have high hopes for the $13 million Port Manatee expansion that is getting under way.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2012
Neal to build in Lee, Collier

Pat Neal says his company is ready to expand to new territory.

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  • May 2, 2012
Rum man gulps another victory

For an entrepreneur in the rum distilling business, acceptance from Publix liquor stores across Florida is a celebratory occasion.

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  • March 19, 2021
Selling Your Business?

Know the Pros of a Third-Party Sale

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  • April 4, 2021
Car rental giant seeks exit from bankruptcy

Hertz choose from two restructuring offers.

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  • April 14, 2021
Airport sets passenger record

SRQ saw more travelers in March than any time in its history

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  • May 2, 2021
Region is an outlier in banking: it's adding branches

Tampa, with a slight gain, goes against industry trends.

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  • June 5, 2021
Change makers unite: the Business Observer wants to hear from you.

We seek to highlight the region's top change makers.

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