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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2016
Industry leader takes executive role at Tampa firm

Darren Ghanayem previously worked as a vice president for Anthem.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2016
Food distributor's sales rise 22%

Specialty foods distributor Innovative Food Holdings says sales grew 22% in the first quarter compared with the same quarter one year ago.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2016
Grocery giant gives college a try

The new grocery store will be about 29,000 square feet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2016
Studs from the swamp

As Florida's land grant school, the University of Florida has a role to create business leaders statewide.

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  • September 23, 2014
Recruitment firm earns spotlight

Tampa-based WilsonHCG is the sixth-ranked company in an industry trade publication.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2014
Giant biker store to open in November

A massive Harley-Davidson dealership that includes a concert venue is scheduled to open Nov. 8 in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2014
Area lender named to national real estate post

Maryann Mize was named chair of the Ward Center for Real Estate Studies.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2015
Starry company enters top 10 market share list

Star2Star Communications also raised $30 million in late 2014.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Airport breaks February passenger record

Southwest Florida International Airport broke its passenger record for February with more than 900,000 travelers passing through the Fort Myers airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2015
BofA branch sold for $6M, a potential record

The branch is a top performing one in the region for the bank.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2015
Bonita Springs firm cooks up top chef

Innovative Food Holdings named Silvia De Antonio the chief culinary officer of The Fresh Diet, the meal-delivery company it acquired last summer.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 23, 2025
300-unit apartment community opens in Palmetto

Stafford at Artisan Lakes began leasing this May.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 5, 2025
Lee County opens emergency center expansion ahead of hurricane season

The addition is designed to improve response capabilities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2025
The Business Observer honors its 40 Under 40 2025 winners

The Business Observer held its annual 40 Under 40 event Oct. 9 at The Ora in Sarasota.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 4, 2025
Sarasota office building — with a twist — listed for nearly $4M

The property is just off Tamiami Trail and comes with a second rental property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 18, 2025
Fort Myers airport reports record August passenger traffic

Nearly 650,000 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport last month.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 29, 2022
Back to square one: St. Pete mayor trashes Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

Ken Welch cites the pandemic, supply chain challenges, soaring housing costs and inflation in his decision to relaunch the RFP process.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 26, 2022
Report: As rent and demand for apartments rise, so does fraud

Survey finds property managers are seeing more and more lease applications that include false information and fraudulent documents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 6, 2012
Good Vizibility

Sometimes, it takes years for a business idea to reach perfection. Patience often pays when the right technology comes along.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 22, 2021
Music industry manufacturer seeks to regain pre-pandemic gust of growth

Company anticipates big rebound when schools reopen.

  • Industries
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