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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
New Direction

Stonebridge Real Estate owner Brian Andrus is preparing to take on his most daunting role to date: Developer.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 25, 2016
Blue chip Billy

Billy Kirkland's perseverance in the face of bureaucratic adversity earned him the annual Southwest Florida Blue Chip Community Business Award.

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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • April 21, 2017
Kleen Break

A former millionaire lost it all. But his successful do-over is filled with lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 15, 2017
Rubber Soul

Rent-to-own industry veteran Larry Sutton found success with an innovative approach to selling tires. Will his 'rent and roll' philosophy boost his company to national prominence?

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
Mountain men

A trio of close friends went for the biggest physical and mental challenge they had ever experienced: To climb one of the highest mountains.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 17, 2023
Former dog track set to become family and sports entertainment hot spot

The $7 million bowling alley and entertainment center in Bonita Springs strikes right balance of cool and fun.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • December 17, 2025
The peril and promise of siblings in a family business

Navigating sibling relationships can be treacherous when the family-run company is at stake. Setting up a clear governance structure is key.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 14, 2022
Tampa Bay landmark wins prestigious development honor

The new St. Pete Pier triumphed in the Urban Open Space category at the 2022 Urban Land Institute America’s Awards for Excellence.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2022
Florida welcomes most high-earning households in US

The competition of net gain of tax filers compared to other states wasn't even close.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Bank goes for focus over quick expansion

First Federal Bank of Florida recently passed up two opportunities to get bigger when it declined invitations to bid on struggling local banks.

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  • February 25, 2011
'Titans' share advice with Tampa Bay techies

Most folks in the Tampa Bay area would be happy just to get a few quick minutes of advice from a local business leader.

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  • December 14, 2011
Movie entrepreneur sings local college's praises

The word, known locally for a few years, is now out in Hollywood: The filmmaking studio lab at Sarasota-based Ringling College of Art and Design is a top-notch destination for aspiring filmmakers.

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  • December 1, 2021
Cybersecurity firm achieves 'unicorn' status, expands to Utah

Tampa, Florida-based ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity firm, has opened a new office near Salt Lake City, Utah, as its valuation tops $1 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2020
Construction begins on $100M waterfront tower — first in over a decade

Prices start in the high $900s at Grandview at Bay Beach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2019
Master-planned community leads nation in housing starts

Lakewood Ranch was also recently named the second fastest-selling community in the U.S. in RCLCO’s 2019 Mid-Year Ranking.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2019
Fire protection company on the cusp of a major expansion

After more than a decade of mostly organic growth, Fort Myers-based Integrated Fire and Security Solutions is on the cusp of a major expansion — in sales volume and geographic markets.

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  • December 14, 2018
Bean counters: Local coffee roaster takes big next step

St. Petersburg-based Kahwa Coffee is on a quest to become the top coffee brand in Florida. It's closing in on the completion of a $6.5 million capital raise.

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  • March 29, 2019
Alum returns with restaurant concept

FGCU grad brings #getfried french fry-focused eatery to University Village Shops near Florida Gulf Coast University.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2018
County welcomes bids for prime commercial property

Pinellas County has put a 96-acre, light-industrial office park that’s home to top military contractor Raytheon up for sale.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 5, 2022
Luxury SWFL condo tower logs $10M in sales in 10 days

Grandview at Bay Beach on Estero Island, say the developers, "fills a void in the area for new luxury condominiums in the tower market."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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