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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 13, 2015
Here comes the sun

Florida isn't among the top 10 states for solar installations. One company, though, sees a brilliant future in the industry.

  • Strategies
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • May 8, 2015
Redress code

Gr8code, like so many startups, began with great promise. A host of problems derailed its potential.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 3, 2025
CEO on waterfront restaurant acquisitions, despite storms: 'Like a dream'

Greg Powers, the CEO of Beachside Hospitality Group, a company with 15 restaurants in Florida, dishes on its latest portfolio additions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 7, 2025
45 years after buying Tampa land, Seminoles keep expanding Hard Rock

What started as a smoke shop and burial ground on 8.5 acres is today a massive casino and hotel that never sleeps.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2023
Naples theaters, long a boon for the region, are primed for a big year

After taming numerous challenges, two nonprofit theater organizations are getting in a position to wow audiences with $90 million in new facilities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2025
Unsealed indictment into Britton-Harr details alleged brazen $14.7M fraud

In the most revealing picture yet of what happened at AeroVanti, Maryland prosecutors lay out the scheme in court filings.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 6, 2023
Fort Myers Beach forever changed as developers swoop in

Six months after Hurricane Ian, the character of Fort Myers Beach is likely to become a thing of the past.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 26, 2024
Florida's insurance chief touts progress but urges patience

As reforms begin to take hold, Florida's troubled insurance market is showing signs of stabilization, but it takes time to trickle down to consumers.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 1, 2024
Construction firm's 'overcome anything' mindset pays off

The pandemic and Hurricane Ian nearly destroyed an upstart Fort Myers construction firm. It even cost the owners their new home. Now G&R Construction has a new showroom from which to embark on its next phase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2024
Change is coming slow as Fort Myers Beach continues rebuild

What Fort Myers Beach is and what it will become has been a big topic of conversations for the past two years since Hurricane Ian blew through Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 17, 2025
Coworking spaces in region emphasize flexibility, culture

An amenities race — hello, cold plunge — is breaking out in developing and leasing coworking spaces. A pair of Sarasota entrepreneurs leads the way.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 23, 2025
Acclaimed local leadership author writes sequel — with her teenage kids

Teaching leadership skills should start at a young age, contends a two-time author on the subject. Her latest book, written with two leaders she knows rather well, proves the concepts are also ageless.

  • Leadership
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 7, 2026
Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

While keeping costs down remains a core challenge, Kolter Urban says the market for its offerings on the west coast of Florida is in good shape. At stake: hundreds of units for millions of dollars.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 6, 2026
Melting Pot celebrates milestone with brand makeover, merchandising

Tampa-based fondue chain Melting Pot is balancing a tight line: It aims to grow a new customer base while keeping the company’s more traditional diners satisfied.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • March 4, 2026
Tampa entrepreneur invests in European soccer clubs

Not yet 30, Will Freeman is adding to his already-long entrepreneurial resume with a headfirst dive into pro sports investing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Lee/ Collier 40 under 40

A look at the best of Lee and Collier County's best and brightest under 40.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Corporate Report

Fox Electronics grows Asia-Pacific presence Two stun-gun companies settle false-advertising lawsuit Mercantile Bancorp purchases Naples' Royal Palm BancorpTampa's SunView Software releases add-on communicatorThinking Systems releases new imaging system for PET/CTCobalt Laboratories reaches deal with GlaxoSmithKlineRadiation Therapy buys seven-center Michigan chainBeasley Broadcast Group revenue falls by $1 millionIA Global loses less revenue, grows by $3 million in quarterWellCare net income grows 166% on membership growthGlobal Signal revenue grows slights, losses smaller, merger pendingNeoGenomics revenue grows 186% for quarterRadiation Therapy Services net income grows by 20%

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Corporate Report

Quasar Bio-tech to bringmanufacturing, more jobsBrown & Brown of Indianabuys assets of state companyJim Walter Resources leasesadditional coal reserves Spring Air enters Israelwith Dr. Gav agreementRoper lowers quarter projection,adjusts full-year guidanceProgress Energy, DEP agreeto close two coal power unitsRoskamp Institute identifies potential new Alzheimer's drugsBrown & Brown subsidiarybuys Louisiana's Insurance 1,Lincare Holdingsjoins NASDAQ Q-50 IndexWorld Energy Solutions picksfirm to market its E-ClipsBradenton Beauty and BarberAcademy picks Nuevo agencyInsurer Humana signs dealwith Intercoastal Medical Group Hunt Warfield touts success ofmulti-housing interest debt programDiamondhead Casino sitegranted two permit extensionsNuFix and Nutech settle suitwith Minsurg, parentmarketers open Ericho Direct firm in TampaPhantom Entertainment opens online game storeBeasley Broadcast, CEO buy back shares

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 9, 2023
AI: Opportunity or obsolescence for workers?

With AI technology fueling a revolution, companies and employees are looking at how — and if — humans can work alongside automation.

  • Technology
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2023
Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

  • Strategies
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