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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 13, 2025
Largest-ever partner joins Lee economic development nonprofit

The Lee County Industrial Development Authority is now an Innovator Investor with the Horizon Foundation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2025
$16 million freestanding ER opens in Parrish

HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency is an extension of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 14, 2026
Tampa's Coke Florida named among best-managed companies in US

The locally owned Coca-Cola bottler was recognized after an evaluation of its strategies, execution, culture and governance/financials.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 9, 2017
Fame Game

Sandy Stilwell acquired her first motel just out of high school. Teri Hansen got into marketing when the 'emerging technology was the fax machine.' Together, they have some powerful business insights.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 9, 2021
On the Move

Sudler Cos. has developed primarily in New Jersey for the past century. But a new generation at the family company believes other markets — namely Central Florida — deserve attention, too.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 12, 2023
Pinellas County home listed for nearly $13M sells — under asking price

The former home of Marshall Rinker Jr., heir to a concrete empire, sold for under its $13 million asking price.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 17, 2022
Tampa company brings the noise to national auto parts show

HornBlasters Inc.’s train horns were installed on more than 100 custom cars and trucks at the annual gathering of the Specialty Equipment Market Association.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 5, 2011
Michigan firm moves to Manatee

It Works Global could get nearly $800,000 to move its headquarters.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Chico's growth chugs along

The Fort Myers-based clothier saw 27% growth in third-quarter net income.

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  • March 31, 2011
Orion Bank's Williams indicted

Former leader of the Naples-based bank was indicted on fraud charges.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Chabad Jewish Center of Naples buys First Christian buildings

The Chabad Jewish Center of Naples Inc. purchased the First Christian Church of Naples' church and day care buildings for $1.82 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
New Jersey investor buys Christian Brothers building

The price equated to $472 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2012
Porsche dealer revs up sales

The largest Porsche sales dealership in the Bradenton-Sarasota region has been on such a sales tear, it's run low on inventory.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
Entrepreneur seeks more valves to grow

The surfing karma Tab Hunter brought to plumbing on the Gulf Coast is so potent, he now seeks more of the good vibes.

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  • April 27, 2012
Langdon Hall sells for $4.72 million

The 80-bed, 66-unit assisted-living facility sold for $74,788 per unit.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2021
Distribution facility sells for nearly $95M

The 236,000-square-foot FedEx-occupied facility in St. Petersburg sold to an undisclosed buyer

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2019
Area beer maker expands to new market

Clearwater, Florida-based Big Storm Brewing Co. has planted its flag in the Buckeye State, striking a deal with Ohio Eagle Distributing that will see the Clearwater brewer’s products available for sale in the Cincinnati area later this month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2014
MacDaddy's building sells, buyers planning redevelopment

LandQwest Commercial partner Rokki Rogan and John and Jeff Stultz of the Fort Myers general contractor Stultz Inc. purchased a 5,796-square-foot MacDaddy's sports restaurant building for $1.2 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2014
Tampa Pines apartments sale price doubles in year

A local investor with European backers purchased the 32-unit Tampa Pines apartment for $1.06 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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