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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2014
Corporate report

Premier awards uniform agreement to Superior Uniform's Fashion Seal; WilsonHCG receives recruitment award for Best Candidate Experience; General Dynamics Ordnance, Tactical granted new Hydra rocket contract and more corporate news.

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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 3, 2015
Rich lives

With the estate-tax exemption rising every year, only the wealthiest Americans need life insurance for their estate. John and Billie Resnick move easily in those circles.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 10, 2015
Safe mavens

High-profile attacks have made a cybersecurity company busier than ever, but now it needs to find the right people.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 8, 2015
Smells good

A company that provides coffee to offices has a solid share of two Gulf Coast markets. It craves more.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 3, 2024
PGT Innovations receives unsolicited bid that beats previous $3B offer

A national manufacturer has made a third bid to acquire Venice-based PGT Innovations, the largest publicly traded company in the Sarasota-Bradenton region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 23, 2024
Tampa-based creator of Lightning's 'Be the Thunder' campaign dies at 60

James Rosene, co-founder and creative director of EraserFarm, a marketing and ad agency based in Tampa, died Nov. 6.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 7, 2023
Keeping the family business (and the family) together

Tips from a psychologist on minimizing family fallout during business successions.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 21, 2023
Despite published report, Sternberg says he plans to remain Rays owner

Tampa Bay Rays owner Stu Sternberg expects a ballpark to be built in Tampa Bay and to stay on as owner despite story that buyers are circling.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 23, 2024
Naples' Golf Club of the Everglades sold to Orlando company

The upscale, private club was bought by Concert Golf Partners, which says it maintains long-held traditions while making improvements.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2025
Patrick Britton-Harr indicted for AeroVanti and Medicare fraud

The founder of the Sarasota private jet company faces decades in prison.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Montecito Medical Investment acquires Summit Medical CenterMilestone Group acquires Lutz's Willow LakeSt. Petersburg investor buys Raymond James Office ParkMissouri developer plans Alico Road retail centerEd Bonkowski group acquires three duplex propertiesMD Developers buildFort Myers officeJoint venture takes control of two Holiday InnsFort Myers investorimproves Self StoragePublix Super Markets buys University Walk retail center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Half a Day with Dick Bove

Live from Pinellas County, one of America's most-quoted bank analysts wants to see if independent stock research, free of ethical entanglements with stock underwriting, is still feasible.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Coffee Talk

Are you looking to own an historic Sarasota conglomerate made up of high-end restaurants, grocery stores and gift shops? Here's your chance: Epicurean Life, the parent company of Morton's Gourmet Market. rivate-equity groups have targeted HMA in an effort to take the Naples-based hospital company private.Frank D'Alessandro warns that overleveraged real estate speculators could flood the Southwest Florida residential market, further depressing real estate values.Eric Livingston says he takes a proactive approach to running his company that provides IT help for small- and mid-sized businesses. He bluntly puts it this way: "We go out and be proactive and monitor systems so that they don't crap out in the first place." Ross strategy is to follow the BeallThe 2004-2005 hurricane season has claimed another victim: Albritton Fruit Co.Nearly 90% of high-net commercial real estate investors are confident their investment choice is still the best way of making money.How do nonprofits get by in a competitive business climate?

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Uncertainty

Florida's economy weathered last year's hurricanes just fine. Nonetheles rising fuel prices, disruptions in shipping and material and labor shortages are causing CEOs to become more cautious about their strategies. It's good news for the hotel industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Half a Day with Dick Bove

Live from Pinellas County, one of America's most-quoted bank analysts wants to see if independent stock research, free of ethical entanglements with stock underwriting, is still feasible.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Developers plan new Tallevast flex buildingSMR, Wetherington partner, constructing office buildingTwo families buy Leisure ProductsAtlanta investors buy five waterfront lotsInvestors plan new warehouse/office condosEquity Inns buys two Sarasota McKibbon hotels

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
16&17 Real Estate Briefs

Deal of the week: The sale of the Sunchase at Clearwater, 6550 150th Ave. N., Largo, to Jasmine at Clearwater LLC for $17.9 million/ New condo-hotel planned for downtown Fort Myers/Carlyle affiliate closes on Hendry Ranch land/Ramada Inn Gulfview sells

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2010
It's About Time

Legit optimism is back. Up and down the Gulf Coast both small and big firms are projecting growth in 2011. Still, a cloud of uncertainty lingers.

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