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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 19, 2021
Personal care products firm delivers refreshing approach

Raw Sugar's careful growth strategy, including a heavy emphasis on brick-and-mortar in a world ruled by e-commerce, has proven to be fruitful.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2023
All-Star big leagues pitcher puts Anna Maria Island home up for sale

The Manatee County listing is priced at nearly $11 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2010
Off the shelf bank deal was from New York

When news spread last week that a group of Naples investors had acquired all the assets and deposits of failed Premier American Bank in Miami, local bankers wondered who that was.

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  • January 27, 2011
Triad to manage eBay ads

Triad Retail Media will manage all of eBay's on-site display ads.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Restaurateurs offer feasts to bowl fans

The Tampa Bay area has the unique distinction of having two college football bowl games sponsored by locally based national restaurant chains.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2010
Luxury auto dealer makes a value play

Bad economy or not, Elder Automotive Group is opening its seventh dealership in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Tax increase in Lee County?

Could an increase in the property tax rate in Lee County be on the horizon?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2011
Home prices suffer double dip

Tampa prices down 13%; nationwide prices below March 2009 levels.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2011
WCI Communities shuffles team

The Bonita Springs-based firm changes up its leadership.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2012
Lincare deal moves forward

The FTC grants early termination of the waiting period for the Linde Group's buyout.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2011
Negative equity picture improves

There are 5.4% fewer “underwater” mortgages in Cape Coral-Fort Myers.

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  • August 18, 2021
Longtime attorney joins firm as shareholder

Todd Kaplan has been with Icard Merrill since 2006.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2019
Nonprofit hires executive vice president

Previously, Rebecca Blitz served as the regional director for the local Make-A-Wish affiliate.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 22, 2018
Airport breaks another passenger record

Southwest Florida International smashes September mark by 27.7% with nearly 419,000 travelers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2017
Homebuilder breaks monthly sales record

Neal Communities sold 121 homes in August.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 7, 2014
Shoppers still love real stores

Internet shopping is all the rage.

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  • February 12, 2016
Florida feels peachy

The Sunshine State won't mess with Texas, and New York remains a big apple, but when it comes to visitors, Georgia is the state on Florida's mind.

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  • August 11, 2015
Critter control biz seeks growth in mouse market

Environmental Pest Services will grow revenues by $1.6 million in latest deal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2015
Critter control biz seeks growth in mouse market

Environmental Pest Services will grow revenues by $1.6 million in latest deal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2015
Shutter maker wins manufacturing award

Storm Smart won the manufacturer of the year award from the Southwest Regional Manufacturers Association.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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