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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: LPGA bellwether?

Following Sheila Johnson's investment of $26 million in the renovations process, Innisbrook Resort and Golf Club appears to have bettered its image. But how have dire economic times impacted the game of golf?

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Bank bidders get busy on the Gulf Coast

The most active banks that seek to buy failed institutions nationwide have been busy on the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
Outback Steakhouse co-founder acquires Glory Days Grill restaurants

Bob Basham, a Glory Days franchisee, buys out the brand’s corporate parent and its 22 company-owned eateries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2013
Tampa's Aileron Holdings developing Gladiolus land

The price equated to $15,571 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Lido Shores residents buy Longboat's Grand Mariner

Ralph and Sheri Trine of Lido Shores purchased the prominent 14-unit Grand Mariner condominium for $9.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Attorney to ump Super Bowl

Millions of football fans will tune in to the Super Bowl Feb. 7, when Fort Myers residents will see a familiar face on the field.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2012
Change and Adapt

John Williams helped take one Gulf Coast firm to the top of a niche industry. Now, after a two-year break, he's back.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 8, 2017
Same Page

A pair of paper-based companies discovers a niche in a marketing world dominated by digital.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2009
Foreclosures still tarnish Gulf Coast

Lee County is a leader yet again when it comes to a statistical reading of the housing market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Check unemployment

After last quarter's GDP results were released last week showing a 5.7% spike for the fourth quarter, Coffee Talk spoke with one banker who does not follow that number.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Confidence up, unexpectedly

Statewide consumer confidence rose in October, says the University of Florida.

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  • November 26, 2010
'Like' this, get a prize from Patterson

Who says the older generation doesn't get Facebook?

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  • December 17, 2010
Local fitness firm in good shape

Chatter over a genuine economic recovery has percolated around the region for a few months.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2010
Arthrex seeks suitors

A Naples tech manufacturer is looking elsewhere to expand.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2010
Chico's posts solid profit

Net income more than doubled, but investors were still disappointed.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2010
CEO turnover might pick up

One firm says CEO changes may increase as businesses recover.

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  • April 16, 2013
Disco queen's home nets $2.85M

The home where Donna Summer lived for five years sold April 12.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2011
Sales up, prices down in Q1

Sales of existing single-family homes increased 13% across Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2011
Tech Data sales up 18% to $6B

The Clearwater tech giant also saw operating income improve by 20%.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2012
Property sales up, prices sag

Units sold increased by 10%, but median prices fell by 2% in 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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