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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2022
Prolific developer adds concierge estate division

Company aims to provide "Ritz-Carlton-level service."

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2018
Credit union promotes staffers to key roles

Three longtime GTE Financial employees have risen through the organization's ranks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 10, 2017
Gang green

Florida has a nice shade of green when it comes to certified LEED certified construction projects, according to a new report.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 24, 2017
Williams Parker lists property

Sarasota law firm Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen has listed its 200 S. Orange Ave. property for sale, in an effort to gauge interest in the two-block downtown site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2018
Iconic golfer's $3.2M course overhaul complete

Naples Lakes Country Club is hosting a grand re-opening Feb. 17.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 15, 2014
Gulf Coast locales lead state in cash home sales

More than half of all home sales in Florida in May were cash purchases.

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  • May 9, 2014
More coins in the couch cushions

The national furniture industry doesn't sit too comfortable these days, at least when it comes to unsold inventory.

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  • September 29, 2016
Tampa school sets enrollment record

Total student enrollment is up 3.4% at the University of Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 3, 2016
Airline applies for Cuba flights

Silver Airways filed an application to provide scheduled air service to Cuba from Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2014
Mining for the best industry

Florida has its tourism, but when it comes to the best of the best in thriving industries, it's all about mining, oil and gas.

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  • June 16, 2015
Estero names top development officials

Village officials hire seasoned professionals for posts.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 4, 2024
Sarasota chamber named Florida chamber of the year

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce was recognized for excelling “in all areas,” the president of the state association says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 24, 2003
The Schiavo Case: No Mercy in Florida

A lot is riding on this case. The sad truth is many practitioners of bioethics, medicine and law no longer believe that people like Terri Schiavo are fully human. A prescription for moral freefall?

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 22, 2023
Naples Beach Club work advances as developers go through approvals

The more than $1 billion redevelopment of the historic beach resort continues even as developers work on the many pieces and approvals needed to make the plans a reality.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Moratorium redux

Collier County commissioners threatened to impose a moratorium on new construction. Builders are worried the anti-growth trend has spread north to Lee County and beyond just as the economy falters.

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  • June 8, 2007
Corporate Report

Radiation Therapy agrees to $18 million acquisitionFleming's up, others downSolomon appeals decision over patent infringement Kesselring goes public, adds $1.5 million in capitalHSN, Hear Music to promote McCartneyRetired hotelier joins eSuites Hotels Insurance consultant Ellis joins eAutoclaimsNCircle Entertainment gains distribution deal Health Management names CEO

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Foreclosure?

Gulfcoast Legal Services lost $1 million in federal grant money last year. Now a federal agency wants its St. Petersburg property.

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  • April 20, 2009
Quick response

Mercury Medical wants to increase the variety and amount of medical products it sends to the world.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 6, 2022
Retired billion-dollar CEO: Push candor over comfort with your team

Although many styles of leadership can be effective, a 50-year Cintas Corp. executive, in looking back at what worked for him, relies on three C's: consistency, candor and communicate.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Lower taxes, higher density, less government!

One influential legislator predicts a steep fall in state revenue as the slump in Florida's housing markets continues. An increase in density will help revenue and affordable housing.

  • Entrepreneurs
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