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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2020
Luxury brokerages merge to handle hot resale market.

Both John R. Wood Properties and Vineyards Naples Properties have been in the market for decades.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By AUTEUR Staff |
  • December 16, 2019
A Home Among the Arts with Front Row Seats on Sarasota Bay

A Home Among the Arts with Front Row Seats on Sarasota Bay

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2020
Nonprofit begins construction on $3 million restaurant, training facility

Naples-based Connor & Gaskins Unlimited recently broke ground on the project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
Health care software firm aims for 80% sales growth

Naples-based HealthLynked projects a strong 2020.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2020
For boat dealer, it's all aboard — virtually

The COVID-19 crisis has been a setback for boat and yacht dealers like MarineMax that rely on boat shows for sales, but the company has been quick to adapt.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 21, 2022
$150 million resort headed to Gasparilla Island

Resort near island will feature condominiums, deep water harbor and spa, says Miami developer

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2019
Fully invested: Middle-market asset managers are bullish on Tampa Bay

Private equity funds that specialize in middle-market companies likewise couldn’t be more bullish about the Tampa Bay, Florida, region, according to a recent presentation at a meeting of the Tampa chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2019
Nonprofit breaks ground on $6.5 million headquarters

Naples Children & Education Foundation will invest $6.5 million in new, permanent home. The organization has raised $191 million since 2001 through its annual Naples Winter Wine Festival.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 9, 2018
How to unretire

Sometimes, you're not ready for a life of leisure every single day.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2014
Hydro-Dyne Engineering buys, relocating to Pinellas Park building

Hydro-Dyne Engineering Inc. purchased a 107,500-square-foot industrial building for $5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Insurance firm has a certain something

The acquisition feeler Lou Marinaccio received a year ago from Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. wasn't his first in the land of mergers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 5, 2024
Bankruptcy judge OKs Hoffmann's $21.25M purchase of Midwest dairy

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. won a bankruptcy auction last week for the Illinois dairy company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 6, 2025
Retired NFL player Michael Lehan opens dessert store in Bradenton

Peach Cobbler Factory offers several sweets, including a variety of cobblers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 7, 2025
$1.2M design contract for Pittsburgh Pirates' Bradenton facility nears approval

A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 12, 2024
SWFL catering company delivers 15,000 hot meals in Sarasota, Tampa

Artichoke & Co. worked Thursday and Friday to get the meals from kitchen to helicopter to hungry people in need.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 3, 2026
Sarasota family office acquires Ohio plastics manufacturer

Nickolas Asset Management has purchased Associated Plastics Corporation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 2, 2026
Manatee County to protect 1,500 acres of ranch land

Commissioners in Manatee County authorized up to $2 million to preserve Thundercloud Ranch and Mossy Island Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2013
Act Now!

Pioneering pitchman Kevin Harrington oozes success in selling stuff through infomercials. One key: Promote yourself and your product early and often.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 27, 2026
Sarasota County charter flight firm aims to quadruple volume in 2026

Amid a surge in clients, opportunistic air charter business AvSky Charters refuses to relent on white-glove service.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 26, 2023
Boat supply store sets sail for Sarasota

After 44 years, Boat Owners Warehouse has officially joined the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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