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  • April 27, 2018
The Business Observer's Gulf Coast 500 is now the Top 500

There’s a twist to a Business Observer favorite this year.

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  • February 27, 2014
Chico's disappoints investors

The shares of the women's retailer fell in early trading today as it reported disappointing results.

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  • September 27, 2016
Tampa scores another HQ victory

Velocity Resources intends to create 50 jobs in Tampa.

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  • April 15, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • July 1, 2021
Executive recruiting firm wins key area CEO assignment

Tina Winner founded Winner Partners in 2018.

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  • February 17, 2017
Tampa passion play

Site Selection magazine editor and writer Ron Starner, with columns and stories that reach corporate executives considering moving their companies, is the type of person economic development officials want to impress.

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  • May 12, 2022
2022 Top Entrepreneur: Jim Miller, JMX Brands CEO, Sarasota

On the other side of a crisis, Jim Miller is learning how important pacing is when it comes to growth. “I like to drive fast. But if you don’t have the resources to support the growth, then all of a sudden you’re speeding along the cliff.'

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  • October 9, 2008
Let's Get Personal

A for-profit company that helps nonprofits raise money is sure to be challenged by the current economic climate. Utilizing a new Internet marketing technique is a big help.

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  • April 23, 2010
Corporate Report: April 23 - April 29

New information from TIB Financial Corp., Romark, MyUS.com and Teltronics.

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  • March 29, 2013
Dunk City, aka Fort Myers, rides team's success

Area businesses jump on the FGCU cheering squad.

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  • May 9, 2011
Sarasota rum wins competition

Drum Circle Distilling's Siesta Key Silver rum won gold at a tasting in Miami.

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  • May 23, 2011
Source Interlink expands

The Bonita Springs-based firm acquired a company based in Santa Monica.

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  • September 4, 2012
Source promotes Mullan

Magazine publisher Source Interlink names Kevin Mullan chief procurement officer.

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  • February 28, 2018
Lawyer suspended for fleeing police

Lakewood Ranch attorney Terra Carroll was found guilty of fleeing and eluding a police officer.

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  • December 20, 2017
Attorney named chair of economic development council

Donald Thomson concentrates his practice in residential and commercial real estate.

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  • September 23, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Still not coasting: There isn't a community bank in the Tampa Bay area that is moving faster than Coast Bank of Florida.CEO: Chico's will grow faster: The president and chief executive officer of Fort Myers-based Chico FAS Inc. says his company will double sales in the next three years.Bust or boom: Will Sarasota County's upward trek in real estate prices continue or is the bubble about to pop?Tuscano: large golf course community: Coffee Talk reported last week that Jacksonville developer Stokes & Co. LLC, used the corporate identity of Tuscano LLC, to purchase 2,398.5 acres in North Port's Thomas Ranch, but officials weren't talking.Lee County's top 10 zoning zones: Tony Palermo agrees he's no David Letterman, but that doesn't mean the senior planner with Lee County's department of community development can't come up with his own top-10 list. Palermo compiled a list of the top areas in Lee County for zoning cases so far this year through Aug. 31, which include but are not limited to rezoning and variance requests.

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  • December 3, 2010
Corporate Report: Dec. 3 - Dec. 9

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

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  • November 26, 2005
Know When to Hold, When to Fold

Entrepreneur Michael Lepore has had a knack for getting in and out of businesses at the right time. At this point, though, it looks like he may be hooked on hotel and real estate development for a long time.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
Real Estate (Sara/Mana)

Sarasota Memorial Starts Construction on InstituteDugans acquire 14th Street motelDeveloper files plan for Ranch retail centerWhitfield Park Loop buys warehouse

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 26, 2014
King of content

Companies like Netflix and Amazon need content to provide video-on-demand services. ITZ Media Group is making a big push to create new television shows and films to satisfy the growing demand.

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