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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 26, 2014
A window for growth

From sales growth to a major acquisition, 2014 was a significant year for one of the largest companies in Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
Premier Sotheby's opens Sanibel office

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty opened a new office on the barrier island of Sanibel after notching the highest-priced sale so far this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 25, 2025
Naples Hyundai store completes multimillion-dollar renovation

The family-owned dealership group also focused on construction $25 million Genesis story in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 5, 2024
4 communities in region rank among top 15 for US home sales

Lakewood Ranch, Wellen Park, Mirada and Babcock Ranch rank in the top 15 master-planned communities in the country, according to real estate firm RCLCO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2016
Daytime cafe continues nationwide expansion

The chain announced plans to open new restaurants in Tennessee and Florida.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 6, 2025
Danny Perez: The new disrupter

At last there is a Florida speaker addressing what we have all seen: Our so-called conservative Republican lawmakers have a spending problem.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2014
Naples home prices spike

The median sale price of an existing single-family home in Naples reached $375,000 in April, up 24% from one year ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2016
Darth Vader takes over

Synthetic human manufacturer SynDaver Labs crossed over to the dark side earlier this week when the Tampa-based company promoted William Wright with a new official title: Darth Vader.

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  • May 24, 2010
Tech Data posts record earnings

The company brought in the highest first quarter net income in its history.

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  • February 12, 2015
Housing market swings upward

Single-family homes and condos show double-digit gains in most local counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2018
Report: finding — and keeping — top salespeople is getting harder

Some 20% of a company’s salespeople account for more than half a company’s revenues.

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  • March 30, 2012
Hospital pumps up new partner

Sarasota Memorial teams with Columbia University Medical's heart unit.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2012
First Watch grows again

Restaurant chain adds a fresh interior design concept to its new locations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
Walter Investment buys Marix

Walter partnered with a New York firm to complete the transaction.

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  • October 19, 2016
Developer launches real estate unit

Risdon Group is behind three projects in the Rosemary District.

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  • September 9, 2015
Fruit firm will chew on new owner

The buyers plan to continue to operate Florida Bulk Sales from Lakeland.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Builder activity in the Fort Myers area jumps in November

November isn't traditionally a busy month for homebuilders, but the recent activity may be an indication of how good spring is going to turn out.

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  • December 15, 2011
WCI Communities posts stronger sales

Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities, the developer and homebuilder that emerged from bankruptcy reorganization in September 2009, is reporting some success, especially on the east coast of the state.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2016
Billionaire buys Naples tract

A partnership tied to billionaire Palm Beach investor Jeff Greene has acquired a more than 2,500-acre tract in North Naples for $38.5 million, the largest land sale of the past year in that swath of Southwest Florida involving an ongoing agricultural and mining operation.

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