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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 3, 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.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Staff at Visit Sarasota |
  • November 6, 2019
Visit Sarasota County Offers Meeting Incentive Program for Sarasota and Manatee Counties

Visit Sarasota County Offers Meeting Incentive Program for Sarasota and Manatee Counties

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Supply side Growth

Raymond Building Supply rode the residential-construction boom in Southwest Florida. In the midst of the downturn, it's planning for the rebound.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2022
After 20-month pandemic shutdown, theater plans to reopen

The Southwest Florida Event Center shuttered in May 2020.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 29, 2018
Tampa Bay Bucs executive buys iconic area hotel

Tampa Bay Bucs executive buys famed Vinoy Renaissance resort in St. Petersburg, the latest in a string of high-profile lodging deals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2014
Homebuilder sets new roof for pricing

Nelson Homes has two models listed at more than $2 million each.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2015
Cheaper coal costly to Teco's bottom line

If you think oil prices have hit rock bottom, wait until you hear what's been happening with coal.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 13, 2025
Fort Myers Amazon-adjacent land sold for $7M for possible industrial project

A 21.38-acre parcel of land next to where online retailer is building a massive fulfilment center has sold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • February 16, 2026
Two Wendy's coming to Manatee amid nationwide cutback

Palmetto and Parrish are getting new food options as the corporation weighs U.S. store closures.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2012
Pa. tech firm plans 100 hires

HighPoint, an IT services company, launched a new office in Tampa this week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2018
Manufacturer acquires distributor for $26 million

Helios Technologies acquired Custom Fluidpower, an Australian distributor that serves mining, material handling, agriculture, construction, energy/oil and gas markets.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 27, 2016
In Memoriam: Edward Fox 1933-2016

Edward Fox, 82, founder of Fox Electronics in Fort Myers, died May 14 after fighting Alzheimer's disease for more than 26 years.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2022
Appraisal questions and price concerns delay sale of city-owned Fort Myers property

The Fort Myers City Council put off the sale of the property slated for a new Farmer Joe's Market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2025
'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

The sale price for 1 North Dale Mabry is $16 million less than what the previous owner paid for it in 2020.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2012
Chico's hits 52-week high

Investors are starting to take note of Chico's FAS, recently bidding the company's shares to 52-week highs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2012
Progressive hires 390 in Tampa

The insurance company looks to fill positions in sales, service and claims.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2012
Aviation firm plans 26 hires

Radiant Power, in Manatee County, will also expand its manufacturing facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2010
Superior Uniform turns profit

The Seminole-based company earned $0.09 per share this quarter.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2013
Stock performance shows Naples is hot

Most publicly traded homebuilders don't break out their results by metro area, so it's hard to tell how well certain areas of the Gulf Coast are faring.

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