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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 4, 2024
South Sarasota County hospital under HCA names new CEO

Kelly Lindsay was formerly an executive at HCA Florida Brandon, where she helped develop the emergency services and cardiovascular programs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2023
120,000-square-foot retail and commercial center planned for Babcock Ranch

Developers to pitch City Hall plans, fashion company buys Cape Coral property and more storage coming to Pasco top the week's top commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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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.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • September 13, 2013
On Hold

Most businesses understand that providing a positive customer experience is a key to success. That's what Aaron Kleinhandler's on-hold messaging company has focused on for the last 12 years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 7, 2023
Golf and lifestyle brand to make SWFL debut with pair of locations

One store will be in Estero, the other in Sarasota.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 28, 2016
Carter Validus continues buying spree

With a deal to acquire a California data center operated by AT&T, Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II has pushed its total 2016 purchases above $350 million, records show.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 7, 2017
Retail giant seeks new outlet for sales growth

Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS adds a new website to its sales options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 18, 2025
Daycare chain continues to expand in region

The Learning Experience has signed a lease for a 10,000-square-foot built-to-suit building on 1.25-acres in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Dodge ball looks good at local college

Despite having only 850 students, New College of Florida looms large on lists that rank colleges in everything from academics to youthful energy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2021
Collier, Pinellas lead region in land prices

Land prices in the region are relatively stable compared to other parts of the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2022
Builder announces plans for 114-unit gated community

Construction scheduled to begin later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2016
No rules, just big

Healthy eating, smaller portions and superfoods have been all the rage in the restaurant sector for a few years. Gluten-free and locally grown products top the trend lines, too.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2015
Developer sells Tampa portfolio slice for $66M

Parkway Properties parted with a quarter of its inventory, selling 456,000 square feet to a New York investor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 20, 2025
Houston megadealer buys family-owned Fort Myers Lexus, Acura stores

Group 1 expands its Florida footprint with the purchase of the Scanlon Auto Group's two Tamiami Trail dealerships.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Free Press

This week's items: First America Bank to sell shares of common stock Southern Siding opened new Sarasota office/warehouse Event Services International full service, has new nameNeal Communities says new logo captures corporate image

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2018
Florida, behind a surprise No. 1 and No. 2, ranks third in business climate report

A metric that put Florida among the top three is exports: nearly seven out of 10, 69%, of Florida’s’ large export total comes from small businesses, the report shows.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2016
Florida wants to feel peachy

Florida dropped one spot in Site Selection magazine's 2016 best business climate ranking over 2015, from No. 10 to No. 11.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 21, 2015
How To ... Recruit an all-star employee

A LexJet employee went to hhgregg a few years ago to buy a washer and dryer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2012
Cup company wraps up year with extra-large sales success

Momentum continues to overflow at Tervis Tumbler, the Venice-based insulated drinkware manufacturer.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2007
Service-sector Strength

The Gulf Coast's unemployment rate remains low in spite of the contraction in construction. Service-sector jobs continue to grow.

  • Entrepreneurs
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