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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2025
Fort Myers adoption of AI technology brings immediate solution

In a future-is-now moment, the city of Fort Myers is embracing artificial intelligence in a big way. More high-tech advances are forthcoming.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 5, 2022
Local leaders rethink how to train, recruit workers

The prolonged and profound labor shortage runs deeper, many companies have discovered, than boosting pay and benefits. Two organizations have seen that dynamic, with some innovative solutions at the ready.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2019
Retired video game guru urges budding execs to embrace fears

Reggie Fils-Aime also tells college graduates — and business executives — that keeping options open for alternative, previously unforeseen solutions is a big key to success.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 8, 2021
Hertz aims to overcome lawsuit, Elon Musk tweet

After announcing several new initiatives meant to relaunch post bankruptcy, The Hertz Corp. gets hit with blowback on dual fronts.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 25, 2020
Area hand sanitizer manufacturer increases production in wake of coronavirus

Durisan’s facility is running 24/7.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 9, 2014
Must Have Balance

A determined couple didn't back down from their first big business challenges. Three years (and 22 employees) later, they have a new list of obstacles.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 20, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Oct. 10-16 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An East Manatee County apartment complex sale for $102 million paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 17, 2013
The chef executive

Sam Klepfish is guiding the growth of gourmet-food purveyor Innovative Food Holdings with a team of trained chefs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • April 12, 2013
Growing with gusto

Bill McGill is piloting MarineMax's recovery from the recession. Sales are up, and new buyers are testing the waters.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 13, 2011
Muddy Waters

The Southwest Florida Water Management District accumulated piles of cash the past few years, which raised questions about its management. The state has stepped in by limiting its ability to raise property tax revenue going forward.

  • Florida
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 8, 2020
Area manufacturers shift during COVID-19 to make face shields

As demand surges for protective equipment for those on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus, Madico and Precision Products work quickly to change directions.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 27, 2026
Sarasota County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Amid a surge in clients, opportunistic air charter business AvSky Charters refuses to relent on white-glove service.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Four vying for Judge Rapkin's circuit seat

GCBR looks at the judicial candidates competing for the 12th Circuit Court judicial seat.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Corporate Report

GeoPharma buys USF cancer technologyQuality Distribution selling notes for acquisitionTech Data gets new deal with ASCII GroupNew medical study planned for SinoFresh sprayBrown & Brown buysDalton Insurance AgencyCarBiz, Magnolia consultants agree on distribution planSyniverse, BSG merger receives EC backingInnisbrook ownership adds SoftBrands softwareChico's comparables lower, total sales climb 5.4%

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Hoffman Group buys half of Miramar

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2004
From Prosecutor to Prosecuted

A former prosecutor and Stetson student bar president tried shortcuts to financial success, including the theft of a client's identity.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 13, 2005
Executive Session with Roger Birkel

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new CEO and President of Selby Gardens.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Happy Employees Create Happy Customers

Employees need managers who can empathize with their stress and pain and who honestly try to create an environment in which they feel valued and respected despite all the changes going on around them.Barbara Glanz is an author and motivational speaker.

  • Opinion
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 9, 2014
Disney's Roast

When turnaround guy Ted Abrams took over Joffrey's Coffee and Tea Co., he wasn't even a coffee drinker. So he followed what he did know: Focus on what you do best.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Light It Up

Installing home theaters and a remote control for 350 light bulbs can be lucrative. It's all about 'taming technology.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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