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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2014
Take a bite out of returns

Controversy over federal health care reform apparently hasn't dented the industry's earning power.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2016
Bank, with new exec, expands Naples presence

Cristin Madden is a well-known executive in the Naples-Fort Myers market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2016
Industry leader takes executive role at Tampa firm

Darren Ghanayem previously worked as a vice president for Anthem.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2016
Man facing financial scheme charges busted again

He was charged with two counts of bank fraud and faced a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison for each count.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Village approves 340-bed retirement community

The village of Estero approved a 340-bed continuing-care retirement community and 15,000 square feet of medical office space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 26, 2016
Saunders' Sarasota move delayed

Michael Saunders & Co.'s highly anticipated move within downtown Sarasota has been delayed until the end of this quarter, company officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2016
Boating retailer expands mega yachts business

MarineMax is a Clearwater-based recreational boat and yacht retailer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2016
Health nonprofit names executive

Dr. Emily Ptaszek is now COO of the Healthcare Network of Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Giant biker store to open in November

A massive Harley-Davidson dealership that includes a concert venue is scheduled to open Nov. 8 in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2014
Hertz puts golf clubs in the trunk

Hertz launched a program in Portugal that lets you rent golf clubs with a car.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2014
Locals boost Punta Gorda air traffic

Floridians traveling north pushed the passenger traffic at Punta Gorda Airport by 150% in September.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2014
Hertz expands equipment rental to Panama

The construction-equipment rental division of car-rental giant Hertz is expanding to Panama.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
Soothe Pharmacy owners buy former Sam Snead's building

The owners of Bradenton's Soothe Pharmacy Inc., Brad Long and Frank DeStefano, purchased a 14,043-square-foot retail building for $4.1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2015
Naples hardware chain expands up the coast

Naples-based Sunshine Ace Hardware acquired Morton's Ace Hardware in Port Charlotte, boosting its store count to seven.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2015
Realtor group opens new office

The Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach has opened an office in fast-growing South Lee County on U.S. 41.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2015
September wakes up

September is usually the sleepiest month for Florida tourism.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2015
Sports firm names three new executives

Brian Sanders has been with i9 Sports for seven years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2015
Sports firm names three new executives

Brian Sanders has been with i9 Sports for seven years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2015
Hiring spree

Looking for a job? The Cape Coral-Fort Myers area has the brightest employment outlook in the nation, according to employment firm Manpower.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2015
Airport nears all-time high in passengers

Punta Gorda airport passenger traffic jumps 58% in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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