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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 29, 2016
Wider net

Turning a cubicle farm into a hip workspace is a big undertaking. The payoff could come in increased productivity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2016
Hitting Bull's-eye

Austin Center is uniquely poised to take advantage of positive office trends in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 12, 2024
Report: Tampa Bay wages 15.6% under US average

A pair of new reports analyzing Tampa Bay finds that while people love to move here, the influx of people has exacerbated traffic and affordability issues.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 10, 2025
City of Venice to buy auto dealership site for nearly $12M

The city plans to relocate its solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance operations to the site on the U.S. 41 Bypass.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 17, 2022
Entrepreneurs respond quickly to unmet need in senior care

Pioneering a concept, even with investments well into the millions, requires a nifty and nimble approach, several enterprising business owners are learning.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 3, 2020
It won’t be a ‘V’ recovery

The $8.3 billion going to Florida and $1 billion going to Gulf Coast counties for COVID-19 relief will do little to trigger a quick recovery. The crux of Florida’s recovery hinges on boosting demand and assuring visitors Florida is safe again.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2009
Lee County hits another epicenter

It seems Lee County is always at the epicenter of something bad lately. First it was foreclosures. Now, it's health care.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2010
THURSDAY'S CUP: Appreciative crowds in unappreciative times

With the economy still in a funk, industry appreciation has taken on new meaning.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2013
Pharmacy owner charged

The pharmacy business is fraught with danger, not the least of which is complying with complex government regulations of insurance reimbursements.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2013
Four brokerages in billionaire's club

The folks at Real Trends track residential brokerages closely, and the firm's annual rankings are always eagerly anticipated in the Realtor world.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2013
Fla. ranks high in U.S. for veteran training

State has enrolled nearly 4,000 veterans in 2013 for jobs training.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Women business leaders are positive

Nearly half of the women business leaders who responded to a recent statewide survey project at least a 10% increase in 2011 revenues.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2011
Another Sarasota official resigns

Susan Scott, one-time deputy administrator, leaves Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2019
CEO group names new executive director

Kimberly Manooshian previously served as an executive director for an assisted living company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 28, 2018
Attack Plans

Movers and shakers throughout the region zero in on a blockbuster 2019.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2019
Airport continues upward trend of serving more passengers

The airport saw a 10.2% increase in monthly traffic and 8.5% annual rise.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2019
Airport off to a flying start

January passenger count at Southwest Florida International Airport up 8.7% over January 2018.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2018
Community bank names new loan officer

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank names Mark Rodgers loan officer

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2018
Top health insurer bolsters local workforce

Humana Inc. plans to hire 124 full-time customer service personnel at its offices in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 28, 2016
Florida cities dominate in-migration list

Florida cities dominate a national list of metro areas where people are moving, a sign that the commercial real estate industry's current runway may have significant room left.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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