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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2019
Residential real estate team adds new director of operations

New executive will help manage the rapidly growing team of agents.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 22, 2024
SWFL roofing company expands near Sarasota with $12.6M facility

Crowther Roofing and Cooling opened a new office on 12 acres in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 12, 2009
We're not as bad as California

If you feel cheated by the economic downturn, be thankful you don't live and work in California.

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  • December 20, 2010
Venture Forum deadline nears

The Florida Venture Forum accepts presenter applications through 2010.

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  • March 16, 2018
On the money

Get your smarts on at Financial Literacy Day.

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  • August 4, 2017
Last chance: Business Observer Gulf Coast 500

The deadline to submit your company's application is Aug. 11.

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  • April 10, 2014
Trash tourists visit Lee County

When you live on an island, it's hard to find a place to hide your trash.

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  • September 4, 2015
More room in biker heaven

Six Bends, the motorcycle Mecca in Fort Myers, is about to get bigger and louder.

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  • September 25, 2015
Airline starts flights to Cuba

Charter-flight operator Choice Aire plans to start nonstop flights from Fort Myers to Havana, Cuba, in November.

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  • August 7, 2024
Funds available to businesses impacted by Hurricane Debby

Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan is now accepting applications.

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  • May 30, 2012
Kaplan alleges how he was scammed

Sarasota real estate investor Marvin Kaplan has lost about $22 million in what his attorney alleges to be a Ponzi scheme involving Sarasota entrepreneur Larry Starr.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2022
Report: Home prices on West Coast of Florida to fall sharply in a recession

A Redfin study found that three Gulf Coast cities will likely see the largest price decreases in the nation during a recession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • December 5, 2005
Thomas Sowell: The Lure of the Free Lunch

I first became aware of the law of gravity as a child when I pedalled by tricycle off the porch and crashed into the yard. Gravity was of course operating all along, whether I was aware of it or not.

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  • November 19, 2009
Time to Sell

Fear of higher long-term capital-gains taxes is going to drive a lot of deal making for businesses next year. A Naples deal veteran says buyers and sellers have more reasonable expectations now.

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  • September 17, 2010
Success Haul

A pair of successful Gulf Coast entrepreneurs has written the story of their young business life. It's a tale of overcoming mistakes and other obstacles.

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  • May 10, 2013
In a Venice minute

Entrepreneur Joe La Raviere deftly mixes commerce with entertainment. His constant challenge: Don't slow down.

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  • May 17, 2013
Full speed ahead

While the recession could have put Bobby Harris out of business, he shifted gears to a new idea that came with some serious growth.

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  • By Rachel Gomez |
  • June 28, 2013
Fishy fun

An innovative local nutrition business unwittingly landed a stellar celebrity endorsement when Jennifer Aniston talked up its products. Now the firm seeks to find a lot more friends.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 2, 2011
The Proper Fit

Chico's FAS buys a little-known catalogue company called Boston Proper. Executives say the acquisition will boost earnings.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 23, 2011
Acceleration Machine

The idea people behind a technology startup sometimes lack two key elements: cash and know-how. A trio of Gulf Coast business veterans is here to help.

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