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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 7, 2012
Flying shoes

David Simmons makes the most sought-after skates in the world. Now, he's taking on cycling shoes. One pair costs $1,800.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 7, 2010
Claw from boredom

An Italian hairdresser in Fort Myers got tired of cutting hair the old-fashioned way and invented a new tool that has been well-received by the pros.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Bulk Up

An ambitious entrepreneur aims to combine quantity with quality in a new kind of grocery store. Competition is hefty.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 6, 2015
'All in'

Youth sports is highly competitive — both on the field and for a franchise firm. A full-time focus is part of one company's winning formula.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 30, 2025
USF names former dean finalist in search for new president

On Tuesday, the University of South Florida announced its search committee has nominated Moez Limayem, former dean of the Muma College of Business, to become USF's ninth president.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 20, 2018
Interior designer opens business that combines design, real estate services

Interior designer Brittany Zachos, who has a resume that includes designing for the HGTV hit 'Property Brothers,' has brought her work back home to Sarasota, collaborating with family on a new venture — Zachos Realty and Design Group.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: May 28 - June 3

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 11, 2017
At the CORE

Lakewood Ranch life sciences park is gelling with a trio of new projects.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Matt Simmons, 31

Partner, Maxwell, Hendry & Simmons

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 20, 2025
YouTube star becomes partner in Bradenton Motorsports Park

A race car driver who is also a YouTuber is now 50% owner of the drag racing facility off State Road 64 in Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 21, 2023
Clearwater private flight company soars as clients seek comfort in clouds

A nonstop demand for white-glove private air service that began during the pandemic pushes a nimble and opportunistic company to new heights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Developers unsure about effect of zoning changesProblems with buisness owners moving cty-owned tree for drivewaySurvey says small business worry about health insurancea and economy

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 26, 2017
First look

Want to find and retain top talent? Look for one factor above all else, says a top HR executive: true grit.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 1, 2022
Developers remaking hall where Count Basie, Duke Ellington once played

A joint venture looks to restore the historic Fort Myers property and bring life to an often underserved and overlooked community.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2013
IMG Academy announces expansion, new three-phase multi-sport complex

IMG Academy has started construction on new multi-sport complex addition to its Bradenton campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2018
Landscaping company expands with new facility

Greenscapes of Southwest Florida is building a new warehouse and office in Fort Myers, adding to North Naples, Punta Gorda locations.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2014
Hertz tops off new headquarters

Employees of car-rental giant Hertz celebrated the placement of the last piece of structural steel to the company's new global headquarters in Estero.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2014
Newspaper battle heats up in Lee County

The Naples Daily News opened a larger office in Bonita Springs, challenging the Fort Myers News-Press in the fast-growing area of South Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 12, 2025
Allegiant adds routes at Sarasota-Bradenton, St. Pete-Clearwater airports

The new flights starting next year will connect the local cities to Huntsville, Alabama, and Rochester, New York.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

SunVest Boosts Portfolio with $35 Million DealMiami's Beach Hill buys apartments for $26 millionOsprey SA affiliates purchase Hidden River office buildingsTampa attorney acquiresapartments for $20 millionHialeah investor acquires St. Petersburg apartments

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