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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2009
A Second Chance

The banking industry shakeout is underway. Former top executives of once high-flying banks are seeking — and finding — new jobs.

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  • November 5, 2004
'Only in America'

The odds were against a Ukrainian ship captain and his crew who spoke little English.

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  • November 5, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Blalock Walters starts headquartersi expansionJEBCO Ventures plans design center Ken Smith, Bill Dooley develop office-flex space American Financial Realty Trust buy Bank of America portfolio

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
See Through Success

When Greg Burkhart launched a window-installation firm during a recession — the one in 1992 — his inner circle thought he was a tad mad. Crazier still: He's now pumping money into the company to outlast the recession.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 24, 2010
Price of Failure

Black males make up 8% of the population in Florida, but nearly half of the prison population. One possible reason: Just 37% of black males graduate from Florida high schools — 49th in the nation. Socio-economic and budget impacts keep rising.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2011
Peachy Keen

Two budding restaurateurs took over a prominent breakfast-lunch chain on the verge of collapse. It's an oversized gamble.

  • Entrepreneurs
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