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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2019
Barbecue chain to open first location in area

BubbaQue’s plans to make minor cosmetic renovations to the space before opening in August.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2019
Area startup wins spot in highly competitive business accelerator

Tampa, Florida-based The Natural Nipple is one of just five companies to win a spot in The Brandery, a Cincinnati-based business accelerator that invests in high-growth startups.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 29, 2019
Generation Income gets OTC stock symbol

Tampa-based Generation Income Properties, which expects to become the only real estate investment trust specializing in net lease properties listed on the OTC broker dealer network when it begins trading later this year, has received a stock symbol from t

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Finalist: Guardian Solutions

The mission of Guardian Solutions, a Bradenton-based developer of intelligent video surveillance software, is to make and sell equipment that monitors these facilities and fence lines.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Winning marketingLand buyers guideConstruction salaries surveyedNo further comment-Urine-Off

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2018
Community club opens new sports center

Renovation and expansion of Bonita Bay Club includes redesigned pool, renovated tennis complex and new casual dining option.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
Poise for the Next Surge

Broker John Burpee plans for the next expansion as the Tampa Bay area commercial real estate market returns to a more normal level. Becoming a national franchisee to gain name recognition tops his list.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 6, 2013
Sales refocus

Now that Tampa-based Creative Sign Designs dragged itself out of the downturn and continues to post consistent year-over-year growth, Kelly Crandall looks to ramp up her sales team.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 18, 2010
Bank bids heat up

Competition for the assets and deposits of failed Florida banks has increased in the last few months as investors swarm the state. But the threat of oil washing up on Gulf Coast shores could dampen their enthusiasm.

  • Finance
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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 Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2022
Nearly two months after Hurricane Ian, Naples attraction inches toward full reopening

Tin City’s manager and tenants look to reopen the tourist attraction and shopping destination in mid-December after massive overhaul was brought on by flooding from Hurricane Ian.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 6, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Coquina Key Arms to be converted into condosTwo more hotels to become condominiumsNew York investor buys Ambassador ApartmentsBill Edwards buys office property in Treasure IslandMcKibbon Hotel Management expands corporate officeWyndham International Inc.obtains $24.75 million mortgage

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Brokers to the Banks

Defaulted commercial real estate loans at banks in Florida could spell opportunity for brokers. One firm in Fort Myers recently set up a separate division to manage those.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
DrugMax Goes for the Max

The stock of Clearwater-based DrugMax lnc. languishes outside of Wall Street's radar. COO William LaGamba says becoming a $1 billion company should take care of that.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 11, 2011
Economic Developer

Economic development folks might want to meet Arun Maheshwari, one of the trailblazers of outsourcing to India. He and his son, Amit Maheshwari, are buying commercial real estate in Fort Myers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 31, 2014
Ride 'em, cowboy

A company that straddles the entertainment and manufacturing industries has boosted sales 55% since 2011. Now it targets more fun, and more growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2025
Publisher extends 'poison pill' in response to courtship from Naples firm

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. seeks to open discussions with Lee Enterprises "regarding a potential combination of our companies."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • June 26, 2025
Builder: Impact fee hike will add $18K to buying Manatee County home

Pat Neal continues to be a master navigating tumultuous real estate waters, including a percolating anti-growth and anti-developer sentiment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 12, 2010
A Proper Way

Chris Abbott thought he would grow his one-man real estate company slow and steady when he founded it in late 2008. Eight employees and a half-dozen big contracts later, that plan is history.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
NorthStar expands board

The Tampa bank appointed six new members to its board of directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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