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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2023
Study finds glimmer of hope in Florida’s battered housing market

As negative news continues to pour in, a study shows that home construction in Florida is among the best in the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2012
Startup auto business quickly revs up payroll

Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter likes to dream big, though the gazelle-like growth with his latest venture even startled him a little bit.

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  • May 6, 2010
Maddux Business Report closes

After 26 years, the magazine will publish its final issue in June 2010.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Blue Hen state seeks some BFFs

The state of Delaware, already nationally known for its low business tax structure, hopes to grow more with its latest economic development tactic: The referral.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2020
Airport reels in new nonstop route

Low-cost airline leader Allegiant continues to add nonstop routes in the region. The latest: Service to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) from Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2017
Dave & Buster's to hire hundreds in Tampa

Texas-based entertainment, restaurant chain opening latest location in October

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2014
Bucs score a new office for ticket sales

New downtown Sarasota location will offer a variety of ticket packages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
IT firm plans big growth byte

Firm plans for market rebound with aggressive sales force expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2007
Like Mom, Like Sons

There'll be no extended vacations to re-charge for entrepreneur Pamela Kauten, who sold Florida CareerLINK.com last month to a New York company.Kauten, 48, who built the Tampa Bay area site to more than $1 million in revenue over the past 10 years, plans to start a new dot-com venture with sons, Nick, 26, and Adam, 23.But she's remaining mum about the project, proposed by her youngest son, until July 1, when she unveils the site.The past six months were hectic for Kauten as buyer Eric Straus of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.-based RegionalHelpWanted.com completed the due diligence process.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Florida feels peachy

The Sunshine State won't mess with Texas, and New York remains a big apple, but when it comes to visitors, Georgia is the state on Florida's mind.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2021
Real estate brokerage appoints three top officials

The new executives have diverse experience in real estate and human resources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2010
Market Blizzard

Supersize has given way to mini-me as the recession grinds on. But smaller portions could mean bigger profits for Dairy Queen franchisees if tests on the Gulf Coast prove successful.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Newland's national sales up 9%

The planned community developer will open a new Tampa project next year.

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  • July 7, 2014
Homebuilder hammers closings record

The rapid sales pace continues at Neal Communities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2011
No Regrets

A pursuit Larysa Switlyk picked up five years ago changed her life. It could be her next career.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2013
Ticket sales out of the park

There's nothing like a winner to sell tickets.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 6, 2024
Visitors down, lodging spending up in Sarasota County in July

Sarasota County’s head of tourism reports on the latest visitor data.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2019
Veteran entrepreneurs to benefit from arrival of national nonprofit

Bunker Labs, a national nonprofit that helps veterans start and operate businesses, will hold a grand opening for its Tampa chapter — the first in Florida — on Sept. 26.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By James R. |
  • May 29, 2015
What is your unique selling proposition?

It may sound complicated, but it's not. This one statement can help your company solidify what makes it stand apart from its competition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2021
Developer to introduce new community on Facebook

Initial sales at Mattamy Homes' new Wesley Chapel development will be limited to those who attend the Facebook grand opening

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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