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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2013
Ride the wave

A local IT firm with big aspirations has separated itself from the competition, to a projected $30 million in annual sales. Other supersized ambitions are in the works.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Perfect Timing

Starting a homebuilding company in one of the worst housing downturns may appear foolhardy. But don't bet against Jamie Pirello. He's made a fortune timing the housing market right.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Corporate Report

HMA backs off two-hospital sale to Shiloh Health ServicesGeneral Dynamics lands $60 million contracts for ArmyRoskamp Institute's study positive on Alzheimer's drugSource Interlink keeps its Nasdaq Listing Oddpodz adds product placement to virtual buildings, peopleUnlimited Priorities, Access Innovations partnerGerdau Ameristeel changes auditor Radiation Therapy Services hires new CFO Tampa area companies start SouthernTravelNews.comTampa area companies start SouthernTravelNews.comE-commerce site donating 20% of new revenue to charity

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 26, 2018
Branch Out

A pair of 30-something entrepreneurs with big dreams acquired a multimillion-dollar tree nursery and commercial landscaping business. Will a bank's faith in them be rewarded?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Hard knocks MBA

Joe Buckheit's journey through the tech boom and bust holds lessons for entrepreneurs going through tough times today in other industries.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2012
Corporate Report: November 30

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 23, 2015
Stores of love

It takes discipline to manage growth. Chef Norman Love won't add stores until he's sure the quality remains superior.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 18, 2015
Real vision

Ave Maria is the best-selling residential community in Southwest Florida, vindication that Barron Collier's push east of I-75 was the right strategy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Who Pays: Builder or Buyer?

Homebuyers force Sarasota's Whitehall Quality Homes into the Hillsborough County courts over pricing disputes.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 28, 2025
$200M Sunseeker resort sale among brokers' most interesting deals of 2025

Local commercial real estate insiders look back at 2025 in the region and forward to what's to come in 2026.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2016
In question

Hospitality numbers for the first three months of the year showed Gulf Coast hotels' year-over-year occupancies declined, but average daily rates went up. With several hot spots of hotel development occurring on the Gulf Coast, we asked four leaders in the industry: Is the region in danger of over-saturation? Why or why not?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 18, 2010
Call forward

Fifth Third Bank paid a high price to boost its presence in Florida in 2005. David Call, the bank's South Florida president and CEO, says the situation is stabilizing.

  • Finance
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 31, 2025
'Celebration restaurant' gets new owners in Sarasota

The Melting Pot in Sarasota is now owned by a group of seasoned entrepreneurs with local roots.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2023
Hotel owner on Ian recovery: 'It's like playing 3D chess with one eye closed'

Progress is slow, but happening, on Southwest Florida beaches.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Coffee Talk

Chicos stock takes a hit: As every novice investor learns, past performance is no indication of future returns.Villares leaves GravityFree: GravityFree, Sarasota's oldest web-design company, is undergoing a leadership change.Ringling would like to thank the Academy: It could grow into a nice trend. For the second straight year, Sarasota's Ringling School of Art and Design grads were nominated for Academy Awards.Venice company in award spotlight, too: Speaking of awards, a Venice-based company took home the top prize for its industry at an awards show in Las Vegas last month.A tale of two 'WCI's: Sarasota upscale home builder and developer Westwater Construction Inc. is dropping the "CI" from its revised logo.Shareholder shakes up Source Interlink: California billionaire Ron Burkle appears frustrated with the go-nowhere stock of Bonita Springs-based Source Interlink.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 8, 2020
Gulf Coast hotels face "hair on fire time"

Decimated hotel industry around the Gulf Coast gets creative to combat Covid-19 pandemic

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ The Grinch thatnearly stole FGCUPolitical correctness is still alive and well in academia. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren.+ An international vacationand a cheap surgery?Rob Pariseau, chief executive of Tampa-based Benefits Solutions Group, told Coffee Talk about an emerging health care business trend: Medical tourism.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Builders lobbying grouphires new leaderThe Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, an advocacy and lobbying group for developers, builders and construction firms, sees 2009 as a growth year - despite the fact that many members, both current and potential new ones, are desperately seeking ways to cut back on expenses. New banking twist:Roll out the proTampa-based HomeBanc will unveil two new branches in Tampa Monday, Dec. 8.+ Lee County'sland shopping spreeWho says there are no real estate buyers?+ Top-notch talentwary of move to Tampa

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Warehouse glut

Warehouses and distribution buildings in Lee County have seen vacancies surge as the housing bust and declining consumer spending force companies to retrench. Lee County government aggravated the situation by raising taxes on new construction.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 10, 2020
Ace announces plans for new place in Plant City

Ace Hardware chain to more than double existing distribution center capacity with new Blue Steel development in Plant City.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2014
Corporate Report

JK Transport Express executive facing federal fraud charges; Florida Hospital Carrollwood offering workers' comp services to Buccaneers; New Mexico Regulators back TECO's gas company purchase; and more corporate news.

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