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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 13, 2025
Hoffmann to buy Naples Fifth Avenue property from famed local hotelier

The family-owned business empire is under contract for the five-retailer property in the city's swanky shopping district.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2006
It Takes a Team

A $3,000 loan sparked the idea for a company that generated more than $10 million in sales in its fourth year. Turns out, there's a hot market for used computer hardware that costs a fraction of its original retail price.

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  • By Bloomberg News |
  • October 29, 2009
Steals for the Patient

George Comfort & Sons bought Manhattan's Worldwide Plaza for a fraction of its previous price. But it is 40% empty and the city's market is glutted.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2022
CEO of Florida's largest daily newspaper looks ahead upon retirement

Venerable news organization, during an era of sweeping changes in how customers consume content, is about to get a new CEO.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 4, 2019
On the Cusp

The $3 billion water Street Tampa project will see its first real vertical construction in the coming year, as a half doze new projects are now being built within the 53-acre project.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Christina Faro-Pilliteri |
  • May 11, 2023
Don't underestimate the value of a solid performance management plan

Performance management plans are vital to employee engagement, retention.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Mooring Maneuvers

A marina management firm is aiming to expand its reach, both in geography and potential clientele, so it can avoid the sinking market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2010
Corporate Report: Aug. 13 - Aug. 19

The latest news from PBSJ, Roper Industries, and Tampa Electric.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 9, 2012
Hispanic Interest

Interest in Hispanic business is growing, as evidenced by the growth of two Gulf Coast organizations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2020
Symphony moves into shopping center for some shows, operations

The Southwest Florida Symphony will hold small performances at Bell Tower.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2020
Despite 90% sales drop, firm holds off on pay cuts, layoffs

Squaremouth makes strong commitment to employees.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 1, 2017
Global Ambition

NeoGenomics aims to be the world's leading cancer-testing company. It's starting with its first laboratory outside the U.S. — in Switzerland.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 15, 2025
Detwiler’s opening large distribution center in Palmetto

The grocery chain will use the center to serve its six stores in Sarasota and Manatee counties with more possibly to come.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2009
Rev up sales

John Marazzi opened the Naples Nissan dealership at a new location in Naples in October, just as the credit crisis took a turn for the worse. Now, it's all about grabbing market share.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
ABA President-Elect Visits Tampa

Michael Greco, the American Bar Associationis president-elect, explained his executive priorities for the year to members of the Hillsborough County Bar Association during a Jan. 18 luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Tampa.

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 21, 2005
Florida Bar President Visits Clearwater

Politics dominated the message Florida Bar President Kelly Overstreet Johnson delivered on Jan. 13 to members of the Clearwater Bar Association during a luncheon at the Harborview Center.

  • Law
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 6, 2023
Bradenton developer to build two downtown St. Pete apartment buildings

REM Capital is expanding into St. Petersburg as it adds development to its growing multifamily empire.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
No Black Holes

A trio of veteran bankers formed a successful trust company by focusing on the areas missed by large banks. It turns out the big boys miss a lot.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Lee County 20/20 buys 36 acresFort Myers investors buy former Taco BellSeneca Petroleum buysTre Amici buildingSpirit Finance company buys Fort Myers buildingWest Palm developer buys retail plazaBradenton investors buy All U Can StorageLux-Art Silks builds new warehouseSarasota's Jump Dance relocates to Lakewood RanchWeichels, Fullers buy McSwiggins Pub buildingWeichels, Fullers buy McSwiggins Pub buildingSun Development & Management Corp. plans SpringHill SuitesHirschy, Servant investors redevelop bowling alleyEntrepreneurs buy apartments

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • June 3, 2021
Office furniture firm lands multimillion-dollar opportunity

Reimagine Office Furnishings remained nimble and resolute — even as offices region-wide went dark.

  • Entrepreneurs
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