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  • By Jay Heater |
  • April 1, 2024
East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway

COVID-19 delayed but didn't derail a unique golf-resort project in one of the fastest growing parts of the region. "This (area) is where everything is happening," the project executive says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2006
Lenders First

Bradenton-based First Priority made a point to grow through its employees first. Now it plans on growing to other parts of the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 20, 2021
Founder of Tampa private equity firm credits approach to hiring and managing risk for growth

Brian Katz of Katz Capital Financial believes getting the right people is critical for companies to grow

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 19, 2026
Tampa court case could change how government tackles zoning

A dispute over the denial of a zoning request for a downtown hotel is likely heading to the Florida Supreme Court as questions raised about Tampa City Council’s authority.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2022
Nearly two months after Hurricane Ian, Naples attraction inches toward full reopening

Tin City’s manager and tenants look to reopen the tourist attraction and shopping destination in mid-December after massive overhaul was brought on by flooding from Hurricane Ian.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2006
Developer on the Defense

The developer behind one of the Gulf Coast's biggest projects fights back against criticism from elected officials that the firm doesn't do enough to build roads. How about nearly $80 million dollars worth over the last 15 years?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2010
Health benefit costs rising

Florida health benefit costs went up 6.3%, according to Mercer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2010
Polls: Scott, Crist surprise

The latest surveys point to some unlikely leaders in the state's upcoming elections.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2010
Rasmussen: Scott strongest

The latest polling data at Rasmussen Reports give Rick Scott the advantage.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2013
Airport traffic points to recovery

Fort Myers airport breaks passenger record in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2011
Superior Uniform profits double

The Seminole-based apparel manufacturer netted $3.8 million in 2010.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2011
Cattlemen claim a better weigh

A pair of father-and-son ranchers say they have a better method of weighing cattle that avoids the stress of forcing animals onto a scale.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2011
Consumer confidence still low

Confidence rose slightly in September, but is still near record lows.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2011
The call: Munis are safe, for now

High-net-worth individuals often hold tax-exempt municipal bonds for income and relative safety.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2011
Pemco names Meehan new CEO

The Tampa-based jet servicer's new CEO is a Continental Airlines veteran.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2013
Credit union expands to Cape Coral

Achieva Credit Union hires former chamber director to manage Cape Coral branches.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2013
Sarasota developers buy Palma Sola Bay Club

The price equated to $633,333 per unit.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2012
Lee foreclosures fall

Foreclosures in Lee County continue to decline.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2012
Another Tampa tech firm bought

Houston-based BMC Software, a $2 billion firm, bought Tampa's Numara.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2012
Prestige Spa Covers affiliate buys Gateway Centre building

Wesley Wiley purchased an industrial building in Gateway Centre Business Park for $2.4 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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