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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 19, 2023
As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 19, 2014
Major donor

Paychex founder Tom Golisano has given away more than $200 million of his fortune, including at least $29 million in Southwest Florida since he moved to Naples in 2009.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 2, 2023
Bealls names longtime executive president

Tianne Doyle has been with the company for more than 30 years.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 19, 2022
Tampa ad agency welcomes new creative director

David Smail joins PPK and will handle its Bridgestone account.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2022
Sanibel resort back in full swing since hurricane

'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa made the announcement Thursday.

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  • November 12, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Construction begins on residential and commercial developmentBradenton insurance group recognized for performanceSarasota lawyers show appreciation on Veteranis Day

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  • February 12, 2010
November Index of Retail Activity

Declines in the retail index in all areas of the Gulf Coast were smaller than the statewide drop of -3.7%. In areas such as Sarasota, Naples and Punta Gorda, the annual-percentage declines in the index were less steep than in previous months.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Not too late for employee resolutions

Even though we're already well into the first month of 2011, it isn't too late for companies to make a few new year's resolutions where their employees are concerned.

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  • August 20, 2010
Sykes recovering from down quarter

One bad quarterly earnings report shouldn't be all it takes to create a huge setback for a publicly traded company.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2011
Corpmark USA owner buys Gantt Ave. building

Sarasota serial entrepreneur Manuel Rebecchi purchased an 8,775-square-foot industrial warehouse building on Gantt Avenue north of Palmer Boulevard for $324,000.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2013
Housing cost worries reappear

We can all cheer the real estate recovery, but some business owners are starting to watch rapidly rising home prices with alarm.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2012
Uncertainty abounds prior to Election Day

Pre-Election Day surveys that find high uncertainty levels among small business owners have become as common as Florida summer sun showers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2012
Niche line sells undies for survivors

It's not easy for any entrepreneur to set up shop and develop a marketing plan.

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  • June 17, 2011
Gone fishin' - Bennett drops bid for Congress

Senate President pro-tempore Mike Bennett, R-Bradenton, says he's doesn't have the “fire in the belly” needed to run for Congress against U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa.

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  • August 12, 2021
County report shows tourism bouncing back with an all-time high for lodging occupancy

Visit Sarasota County's tourism statistics were off the charts in June 2021.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2020
Security giant seeks to hire at least 65 people in region

Allied Universal offers in-person and an online hiring process.

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  • August 14, 2020
Region's property tax dollars go far — for some counties

Lee County ranks high on a property tax index.

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  • June 18, 2020
Popular beachfront hotel, restaurant set to reopen

St. Pete Beach-based RumFish Beach Resort and RumFish Grill, shut down because of the COVID-19 crisis, are set to reopen with a special offer for Florida residents.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2019
Port appoints VP of operations

Port Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, has hired Brian Giuliani as vice president of operations, effective July 15. He replaces Sal Kass, who resigned in April.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2019
New town leads county in home sales

Ave Maria reports 120 new home sales through mid-year.

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