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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 18, 2019
Sound and fury: Entrepreneur finds innovative ways to fend off attacks

Matt Heller's Zephyrhills, Florida-based company, HornBlasters Inc., which makes high-powered air horns for cars and trucks, has been on the receiving end of lawsuits, threats from cut-rate competitors and social media backlash for years.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2023
Hot EV company, with truck and SUV, opening Tampa service center

The electric vehicle manufacturer has leased space on Dale Mabry Highway and plans to build out a 24,684-square-foot service center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 18, 2022
Tampa automotive group buys local Chevrolet and Chrysler Jeep stores

The Morgan Automotive Group, one of the largest in the country, buys two local dealerships for undisclosed amount.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • April 4, 2013
EveryMove could help motivate you out of that desk chair

It's getting warmer and that means less clothing. Less clothing is scary if the cold weather stole your gym motivation or if work kept you confined to your desk.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2011
Recessionary treats a smokin' bet

Consumers have no doubt cut their spending during the recession, but research shows they are still willing to splurge on things they view as “treats” for themselves.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 28, 2021
Texas company pays $50 million for two area nursing homes

Dallas-based Lone Star Funds buys assisted living facilities in Fort Myers and North Port recently foreclosed on

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2021
Area banker named to FDIC advisory committee

Neil D. McCurry Jr., the president and CEO of Sabal Palm Bank, will help inform the FDIC's advisory committee on community banking on issues and policy regarding community banking

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
On the move: Transplants flock to Sunshine State

Florida continues to lead the nation in the number of interstate moves, according to U.S. Census data compiled and analyzed by StorageCafe, a self-storage search website.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 7, 2019
Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Software marketing firm names new president

PowerChord’s niche is building brand specific, local websites for local networks. Using location-based data and advanced search engine optimization tools, the PowerChord platform converts online browsers into in-store shoppers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2017
DataSnapshot: School days

Cape Coral struggles in Thumbtack survey of small businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Corporate Report: October 4

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 21, 2024
$250 million Great Wolf Lodge to open early in Naples

Great Wolf Lodge South Florida has pushed its opening day up and started hiring for some of the 600 positions it expects to fill.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2024
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships

The family-owned conglomerate’s Michigan holdings now include more than 100 properties as well as docks, ships and newspapers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 14, 2024
Polk County apartments get $69 million refinancing

The apartment community in Davenport was completed in 2022 and a second phase with more than 300 units is set to be complete later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 4, 2023
Tampa Bay-based car wash expands into Sarasota, Bradenton

Woodie's Wash Shack has plans to open at least 50 locations by 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • May 6, 2025
Clearwater aviation company acquires two firms, expands fleet

FlyUSA, a Clearwater-based aviation company, has acquired TRYP Air Charter and its affiliated company, MySky Aviation Solutions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 5, 2025
Longevity clinic to launch franchise program in Sarasota

Anderson Longevity Clinic, which started in Jacksonsville, is coming to the Lakewood Ranch area in 2026.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 10, 2024
1 million-square-foot Tampa office park sold for $45M

New Jersey firm has bought NetPark Tampa Bay, which sits on the site of the former East Lake Square Park, the first regional mall in East Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2023
120,000-square-foot retail and commercial center planned for Babcock Ranch

Developers to pitch City Hall plans, fashion company buys Cape Coral property and more storage coming to Pasco top the week's top commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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