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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 26, 2016
Fringe benefit

One property owner in the middle of Collier County's rural fringe made enough money selling his development rights he took early retirement. It's how the system is supposed to work.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Nick Friedman, 32 & Omar Soliman, 32

Co-founders of College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 2, 2025
NBA Hall-of-Famer helps open $37M Bradenton affordable senior housing project

"These are not just apartments. They're homes," said Miami Heat legend Alonzo Mourning.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 27, 2025
Lakeland apartments sell for $57 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota company arranges two commercial loans, a Naples developer spends $40 million in Tampa, and a Captiva gets its day before commissioners.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 13, 2024
Former Trump official has big plans for Florida's largest bank group

Kathy Kraninger ran a controversial financial industry oversight agency under President Trump. Now in Florida, her role revolves around highlighting and promoting a strong banking industry.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2023
While one potential negative sign looms, Florida remains a population boom state

The number of people moving into Florida, a net positive, has slowed, according to a report — but so too has the number of people leaving.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
So Real, It's Scary

Lakewood Ranch-based Gemesis' push into the diamond industry has insiders worried.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2011
Aqua Expertise

The byzantine water permit process has befuddled many an entrepreneur. A Gulf Coast firm aims to capitalize on the confusion.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2013
Patriotic part

Selling stuff only made in America sounds like a surefire business concept. A gung-ho entrepreneur will test the theory.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 16, 2011
Building Chase

JPMorgan Chase continues to grow its presence on the Gulf Coast and throughout Florida. The state's tentative recovery and tighter bank regulations won't slow these bankers.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 2, 2013
Extra Help

A local executive improvement group thrives through a basic formula: Camaraderie and solidarity — and no solicitations — breed success.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 13, 2012
Data Driven

A business-coaching program run by a prominent nationwide entrepreneurial foundation has expanded to Florida. The Gulf Coast is the first stop.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2021
National medical group appoints two executives

GenesisCare has also committed more than $300 million to upgrade technology and cancer treatment services nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2021
Class action spending reaches new high in 2020

Class action lawsuits are coming fast and furious in the pandemic world.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 2, 2021
USF names prominent alum and community leader interim president

Rhea Law, an attorney with deep ties to the university and the community named interim president of the University of South Florida

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2021
Retailer posts best earnings quarter since 2013

Chico’s FAS remains focused on its digital-first future.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 22, 2021
Music industry manufacturer seeks to regain pre-pandemic gust of growth

Company anticipates big rebound when schools reopen.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Airport in region lands another airline

Avelo Airlines will now provide nonstop service at SRQ.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2020
Mall landlord sues area Saks for allegedly owing $445K in rent

Saks Fifth Avenue is an anchor tenant at The Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Amid challenges of pandemic, health care system looks ahead to new hospital

In the year ahead, SMH will also open a new cancer institute at its main campus in Sarasota.

  • Healthcare
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