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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: May 20

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 20, 2022
Rays' plans for split season foiled, future in limbo

With the Sister City plan dead, the team is taking a hard look at its future.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By James R. |
  • July 25, 2014
When and why should you rebrand?

The more you monitor your brand, the easier it is to decide when your message needs some refreshing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 3, 2016
Corporate report

Food chains hire real estate director; Governing board elects new members; Longtime Chamber leader resigns; Enzyme supplement firm taps new executive; Development sets monthly sales record; Hertz board forms tech committee

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 10, 2024
$6M airport terminal project in Venice readies for takeoff

The city of Venice has asked the federal government for funds to support construction of a new terminal.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Lights.Camera. Action.

After an acting stint in New York City, Anthony Garcia opens a new Hyde Park law firm with Rick Alvarez, a former partner of Steven Yerrid.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 22, 2010
'Has hell frozen?'

Collier County has the reputation as one of the worst places to do business on the Gulf Coast. Now that its unemployment hovers above 13%, Collier government's anti-business attitude may be mellowing.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Amid challenges of pandemic, health care system looks ahead to new hospital

In the year ahead, SMH will also open a new cancer institute at its main campus in Sarasota.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 29, 2017
Where to Prepare

Survive Anything — which thrives on preparing for the worst — expanded its physical and digital presence in 2017.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2013
Marina at Edison Ford

Royal Palm Marina purchase and conversion into Marina at Edison Ford

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 19, 2015
Turning up the heat

New energy rules will add efficiency — and costs — to building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 1, 2023
Noted entrepreneur replaces former Roy’s in Sarasota with French cuisine

"I’m looking forward to the challenge of seeing how good our brand is," says Buddy Foy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2022
One of area’s biggest construction companies moves after four decades downtown

Clearwater’s Creative Contractors’ new home pays homage to the area’s natural habitat and its industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 21, 2010
Right Buy, Right Time

The fifth fastest growing company in the nation bought new office property on the Gulf Coast for a steal.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2011
Hit the gas

Spending is back. A new Porsche dealership in Fort Myers reflects increasing consumer and investor confidence.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 1, 2013
Tax Cut

Lee County commissioners consider suspending taxes on new construction for two years. Business is watching closely.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 16, 2011
Home Inventory Shrinks

Residential developers and homebuilders in Charlotte, Collier and Lee counties have seen new-home prices stabilize. That's because the inventory is shrinking.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 31, 2012
Batter up!

When collegiate sports announced a new standard for aluminum baseball bats, a major league pitcher and his sister stepped up to the plate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 25, 2021
Hertz to buy 100,000 Teslas, hires Tom Brady to star in ads

The Hertz Corp. is investing in electronic vehicles and infrastructure as it moves beyond bankruptcy

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2019
Subscription box business takes home industry award, plans for new product

Sarasota-based We Craft Box will introduce We Craft Box Senior soon.

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