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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 24, 2023
Historic Fort Myers Beach property sells to developer for $52 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, doctors buy a car dealership, a top realtor is moving, and more apartments are coming.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 29, 2011
Blue Period

The issue of government incentives for private firms continues to draw controversy. How much is too much?

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Kurland Family Plans Fruitville Mixed-use ProjectClark Comfort Inn owners buy nearby RamadaTradition Tarragon buys Whispering OaksIsaac Group buys buildings on State, PineappleKemick Properties buys land for home community

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 25, 2016
Pedal power

Bike share programs aren't just for college towns. For one business, the Gulf Coast is fertile ground for expansion.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 18, 2026
Investor buys noted Sarasota bar for $3.5M, pledges revitalization

The new owner of 975 Cattlemen Road plans to revive the Cock & Bull brand.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2023
Fleming’s, P.F. Chang’s founder to launch new Chinese concept in Naples

PJK Neighborhood Chinese officially opens March 14.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2022
SMH announces plans to prepare for increased demand after Venice hospital shutters

In addition to expansions and transformations, Sarasota Memorial Hospital also announced it had hired almost 100 former ShorePoint Health employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2021
In need of more space, tech firm relocates to historic property

TheIncLab will occupy 8,000 square feet and create 40 jobs at its new home in the repurposed El Pasaje building in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Wawa opens new store in region with social distancing ribbon cutting

The location is the company's fifth store in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2019
Museum marks opening of education center

The North Education Center expansion at The Bishop encompasses 12,600 square feet of new and renovated classroom and exhibition space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Bond Buyers

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co. has managed money for wealthy individuals and families for more than a decade. Now it plans to do the same for big institutions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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 Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2022
Best Buy founder announces $1M match grant for hospital training center

The funds are for the Judith & Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Stetson names Dickerson dean of law schoolPro bono legal work on the rise in FloridaFirm announces new, redesigned Web siteWomen lawyers promote ERAFowler White attorney to chair nursing home litigation seminar

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Virtual Innovation

A descendant of a family-run golf tee business and a West Point graduate are hoping their use of wow-like technology in their respective businesses will outlast the real estate slump.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Now Hear This

When hearing aid entrepreneur Mark Krywko couldn't find the kind of outside sound reduction headphones he wanted, he and his engineers created their own. Now that discovery is the basis of a bulging business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Tammie Sandoval, 29

Director - Trust & Estate Services, BMO Private Bank

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 12, 2018
Life After Your Business: What's Your Passion?

Retiring from your business is like starting a new life. Make sure you make a plan to fill yours.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 29, 2024
Financial app company with big presence in St. Pete to go public

Webull Corp.'s investment application business will merge with a special purpose acquisition company and become a publicly traded company later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 24, 2024
4 Gulf Coast cities ranked among top in US to start a business

Florida was well represented in WalletHub's 2024 "Best & Worst Small Cities to Start a Business" list.

  • Florida
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