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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 4, 2013
New Structures

Neil Simon and Stephen McKenna Jr. launched their commercial construction firm in late 2011. Good timing.

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  • August 22, 2014
Corporate Report

Fintech, Wal-Mart expand agreement to include another 4,000 retail stores; Health Insurance Innovations hires former Bloomin' Brands CFO; Sarasota health center changes to concierge model; PP+K awarded work for national clients; Pilgrim Quality Solutions hires former Liquent exec as CFO; Western, Southern Life Insurance expands with new Tampa location

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • October 14, 2013
The government is shut down, in case you missed that

The government shutdown is causing heated rants on Facebook from both political parties. Some are blaming each other; others are just blaming our stubborn Congress, either way it hasn't been pretty.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2020
British transplant to region dives into new business

Former Olympian Rich Allen has launched the Stingray line of inflatable stand-up paddleboards.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 28, 2006
Chic Business

In fewer than 20 years, Chico's FAS has gone from selling folk art to more than $1 billion worth of women's clothes. Its customers have shown tremendous loyalty as competitors start to attack.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
Respect Your Directors (Tampa edition)

The chairman of St. Petersburg's Signature Bank tells business executives to get financial statements to their boards before the eve of a meeting.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 10, 2020
Firing on all cylinders

The Gulf Coast's commercial real estate growth and positive momentum show few signs of abating in 2020

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 8, 2016
Up the river

Architect Jason Jensen's passion for rafting runs deep.

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  • September 21, 2007
Software Spartans

With fresh capital in place, Persystent Technologies, a Tampa-based business software company, unveils its latest product that relentlessly battles PC problems.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2016
Comfort food

John Horne discovered the just-right recipe to succeed in the restaurant business. It includes business savvy, funky humor and a Golden Rule strategy with employees.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Company keeps the faith in construction

The mission of Sarasota-based Gravitas, a group of investors with high confidence in the comeback potential of the Gulf Coast construction market, has turned to mason.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 7, 2017
Sarasota firm buys Northern Trust building

Major downtown Sarasota office buildings attracting buyers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2024
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships

The family-owned conglomerate’s Michigan holdings now include more than 100 properties as well as docks, ships and newspapers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 28, 2025
Lakeland mortgage company lays off 58 as it shifts policies

Amerant Bank is looking to focus on in-Florida mortgage originations.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital doubles ER capacity at Venice campus

The hospital in Venice has become increasingly used given two hospital closures in the area, officials say.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 9, 2025
Jerri Dumke, 30

40 Under 40 winner Jerri Dumke is regional sales manager at Mishima Reserve American Wagyu.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2008
Golf Coast Man

Gordon Lewis rode the golf-course building boom by designingdozens of courses from Tampa to Naples. He's counting on renovations of these and other older courses to carry him through the downturn.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 10, 2017
All in the family

Being a lawyer in the Robertson clan means knowing history — back to the Civil War.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2008
Gulf Coast Week

Eroding revenue: Now that Florida voters have overwhelmingly approved Amendment 1, city and county governments are finding themselves faced with a double-whammyMacDill modernization: More than a dozen construction projects are under way or on the drawing board at MacDill Air Force Base in South Tampa.Bradenton, Palmetto transit: Government officials and planners for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto are working together to find answers to traffic congestion issues.Clerk clarifications: The concept that a county's elected Clerk of the Court has oversight in all matters regarding how county commissioners spend money isn't as widespread as some state legislators would like it to be.Naples air service increase: Just months after Delta Airlines shut down its Naples operation, a second airline announced new passenger service.Lee housing permits anemic: Lee County issued 54 permits in January for single-family homes to be built in unincorporated Lee County, Bonita Springs and Fort Myers Beach.Lee's Horizon Council seeks diversification: Lee County has been hit hard by the real estate downturn and the county's economic development group said it plans to boost efforts to recruit other industries to the area.H&K chief to step down: Holland & Knight's controversial chief won't run for re-election next month, saying his decision is in the Florida law firm's "best interests."

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 9, 2022
Insurance reform: 'Two steps forward, one step backward’

None of the combatants in the trenches of Florida’s property insurance crisis is celebrating the results of the special legislative session.

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