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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 1, 2016
Award worthy

Building its own property, after years of holding off, and embracing efficiency have keyed recent growth at Tucker and Amy Alford's company. Another key: Never be afraid to ask for someone's business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 25, 2016
Work it

The co-working trend doesn't have to be only a big-city thing. An entrepreneur believes the 'burbs are also ready for it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2016
Sembler expands its portfolio

Sembler expanding its portfolio; Tampa's GE bid short-circuited; Validus Senior Living adding projects; Power brokers change firms to start 2016

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • May 16, 2025
Four-decade restaurant industry veteran ready for her next portion

A high school job at Taco Bell has turned into a high-level restaurant career for Kelia Bazile. Her latest gig? Running $700 million brand Carrabba's.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2021
Construction to begin on 45,000-square-foot building supply facility

Oriole Road White Cap Supply complex will include a 32,900-square-foot warehouse, office space, showroom and sales center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 8, 2018
Fort Myers sale marks largest office deal in Southwest Florida in 2018

Eastlink Business Park sale for $25 million from Collier family entity to European investor marks largest office deal in Southwest Florida in 2018 to date

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 13, 2023
Naples conglomerate sells 27 properties to Aspen developer in blockbuster deal

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. did not disclose details of the sale but says it remains committed to the city and area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 4, 2026
Home outside downtown Sarasota sells for $14.75 million

The property on Sarasota Bay offers more than 6,700 square feet and five bedrooms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Florida Shores passes $1M mark

Through September, the Venice bank has earned $1 million in profits.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2017
Airport announces April increase

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport served 181,649 passengers in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
John Tosch: CEO Buchanan Automotive Group

Managing Editor Mark Gordon sat down with the CEO for GCBR's Q&A.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2004
General Store No More

New blood revives a century-old, family-owned retailer of home furnishings.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2013
Taylor Morrison of Florida developing Palmer Ranch community

The price equated to $27,650 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2011
Rib City's smokin' growth

The Fort Myers restaurant chain is one of the fastest growing in the country.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2012
Home prices jump

Fort Myers area existing-home prices jump 31% in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2012
Alico sells 11,600 acres

Alico sells an easement to the federal government for nearly $21 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2017
Luxury condo tower reaches 80% sold

Seven residences remain at Naples' Aqua at Pelican Isle.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2014
Is ASG for sale?

One of Naples' homegrown technology firms may be for sale.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2014
Feds approve hospital deal

Federal regulators approved Community Health Systems' $7.6 billion acquisition of Health Management Associates.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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