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HMA sees Florida recovery

Hospital visits may not be pleasant, but patient growth is a good leading economic indicator.

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Realtor opens Panama passage

Carla Rayman will be a connection for Panamanians interested in U.S. real estate

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  • March 24, 2014
Belarus diplomat to chat with area businesses

The Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus will visit Sarasota this week.

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  • July 26, 2013
Senior priority

The lack of new senior housing and the growing demand is pushing development in Southwest Florida. Financing is the only thing holding it back.

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  • January 25, 2019
Offering a LIFT to aspiring companies

Comcast accepting applications from startups for its NBCUniversal LIFT Laps Accelerator

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The Business Observer's Gulf Coast 500 is now the Top 500

There’s a twist to a Business Observer favorite this year.

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  • February 27, 2014
Chico's disappoints investors

The shares of the women's retailer fell in early trading today as it reported disappointing results.

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  • September 27, 2016
Tampa scores another HQ victory

Velocity Resources intends to create 50 jobs in Tampa.

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  • March 25, 2020
Tech firm extends opportunity to workers displaced by pandemic

InsideOut, a rapidly growing St. Petersburg startup that specializes in sales strategy, has thrown out a lifeline to displaced service industry personnel.

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  • July 3, 2006
The Lawyer in the center of the... Double Standard

Debra Lafave's Barbie doll-like looks and sexual encounters with a teen were the topic of worldwide news coverage. Her Tampa attorney, John Fitzgibbons, was already a local star.

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  • August 28, 2015
They've got game

A little more than five years removed from a tumultuous and complex bankruptcy, a software firm disguised as a golf cart accessories business seeks a broad expansion.

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  • May 20, 2021
Tampa restaurant group owner believes personal touch is key to running her eateries

Natalia Levey has her own spin on the restaurant business.

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  • December 25, 2020
Collective soul: real estate hub gets off to fast start

Hot real estate market helps startup design hub overcome some pandemic challenges.

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  • November 14, 2025
SWFL media exec pursues long-shelved dream: Running for Congress

The president of Fort Myers-based radio and television station company Sun Broadcasting is vying for Florida's 19th district seat to serve the community and fulfill a lifetime goal.

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  • January 21, 2011
Retool Time

Economic development and regulatory reform transition teams offer Gov. Rick Scott dramatic ideas to shift Florida into a new economy.

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At summit, entrepreneur shares lessons from launching business, appearing on "Shark Tank"

Pitching a company in front of celebrity millionaires and billionaires can be unnerving. How did one entrepreneur handle the stress? Intense preparation. (Hint: Spreadsheets were involved.)

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40 Under 40 Honorees

The Gulf Coast Business Review honors our 40 young professionals under the age of 40 in the Sarasota/Manatee counties for 2005.

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  • May 16, 2018
Health care provider earns Medicaid contract

Lee Health affiliate Best Care Assurance notified it will receive Florida Agency for Health Care Administration contract to deliver Medicaid services

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  • February 2, 2018
DataSnapshot: Salute to cities

It could be a dream come true for some in the Sunshine State.

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  • June 18, 2010
Universal Health Care buys St. Pete headquarters

Universal Health Care Group purchased the two office floors in its headquarters building for $9 million. The price equated to $68 per square foot.

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