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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 2, 2026
Tampa car dealer sentenced for defrauding banks, stealing $470K Rolls-Royce

The dealer's brazen scheme involved falsified loan applications and an attempt to ship the Rolls-Royce to Dubai, court documents say.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2014
Big potential

Public opinion can flatten a real estate project before it gets going. One developer takes an attack-first strategy.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 28, 2023
Florida officials: Some Citgo gasoline tainted with diesel

Some gasoline that came in through Tampa port mixed accidentally with diesel, which is not good for cars' engines.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 3, 2021
With nearly $50M in sales booked, developer begins work on phase two of luxury tower

Altura Bayshore is moving its sale gallery as crews prepare to lay foundation for 23-story tower

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2019
Law firm convenes leadership forum

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, the city’s former police chief, recently spoke at a Community Leadership Forum sponsored by GrayRobinson law firm.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 1, 2024
$15M freestanding emergency room opens in north Manatee

HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency is affiliated with HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton and is expected to have 26 full-time employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2022
New Babcock Ranch neighborhood to celebrate grand opening

The neighborhood is stretched over 116 acres with 322 homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Raymond James financials up

Comparisons to last year quarter, show revenue, net income improved.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
Medallion Homes buys most of Stone Walk

Bradenton-based Medallion Homes purchased 59 home lots in Stone Walk Preserve for $1.1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2011
Incentives-for-jobs grants fail

Many job creation grants fail to impact the state's unemployment figures.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2013
Naples median home prices jump in December

The median price of a single-family existing home in Naples rose 21% in December compared with December 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2011
Scott signs unemployment bill

Gov. Rick Scott OK's cost-saving reform measure for employers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2011
Radiation Therapy posts loss

Despite a 20% increase in revenues to $162 million, the firm lost $1 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Homebuilder D.R. Horton buys Willow Chase lots

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. purchased 21 home lots in the Willow Chase subdivision for $1.05 million. The price equated to $50,000 per lot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Marco Island BP Owner buys Davis Boulevard Stations

Naples businessman Najeeb Ullah purchased two adjacent gas stations at the corner of Collier Boulevard and County Road 856 for $4.6 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Builder advocate to retire

Michael Reitmann, the longtime building industry advocate, told the board of the Lee Building Industry Association he plans to step down from his post.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2011
HMA earns $150M in 2010 profit

The Naples-based hospital operator brought in $5.1 billion in revenues.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2011
At Wine Festival, party before you party

This year at the Naples Winter Wine Festival, there's going to be a special party before the party.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2019
Airport passenger traffic increases 16% in 2018

In December 2018, passenger traffic was 39% higher than December 2017.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2019
Restaurant group names head of seafood brand

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands Inc. has appointed Jeff Carcara president of Bonefish Grill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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