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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2008
Walsh: Tax swap amendment will fuel the economy

Walsh: Tax swap amendment will fuel the economy

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2009
Survive to Win

Lee County has been at the epicenter of the residential real estate bust and the ranks of homebuilders there have been decimated. But the survivors will benefit from the eventual rebound.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2011
Top Tomato

The state's largest tomato producer is confident the agriculture business in Florida is profitable, even as it faces greater government regulation and rising costs. Lipman's newly installed CEO, Kent Shoemaker, is planning some acquisitions.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 29, 2011
Sector Scorcher

The apartment complex side of commercial real estate is abuzz on the Gulf Coast. Many deals could be had.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 20, 2019
Valley rally: Bank accelerates march into Florida

Valley National Bank’s CEO keeps one lesson learned close: Stay true to who you are.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2017
Economic Forecast 2018 - Sarasota and Manatee

After a good year, the area will continue to be strong

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 7, 2025
Wilton Simpson talks egg prices, farm bill and political future

Florida's Agriculture and Consumer Services commissioners spoke at land conference in Lakeland about how a farm bill can boost farmers, ban fluoride in the water and limit the use of drones.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 23, 2023
Despite advances in technology, shoppers still like stores

Retailers with smart and dynamic strategies — and a penchant for being nimble — can win the battle between online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2019
Property pros: Savvy firm uncovers value in unexpected places

In just eight years, EquiAlt, a privately held, Tampa, Florida-based property investment and management firm, has amassed more than $150 million in assets, specializing in distressed properties.

  • Strategies
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 28, 2026
Manatee County reopens Bradenton EDC partnership talks

A new contract from the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp. could be presented in March.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 31, 2023
SWFL foundation appoints new CEO

Dawn Belamarich starts her new role after Labor Day.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2022
Prominent figure in the arts announces retirement

Jim Shirley says he's looking forward to seeing the new ideas that come from the new leadership at the Arts and Cultural Alliance.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 3, 2023
Study: As housing prices crater, condos aren’t hit as hard

Research shows that condos “are much more resistant to price contractions than single family home prices.”

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Doing it the Roberts Way

Entrepreneurs, by necessity, need to block out all fear of failure - a theory in full force throughout this issue of the Review, which profiles 15 of the most accomplished entrepreneurs on the Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Calendar of Events (Sara/Mana edition)

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2004
Should builders be blamed

The construction industry is often blamed for growth. Fact is, it's the third largest employer in the region.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Speed and Security (Innovation overview)

We want it fast. We want it now. But we also want to be safe. Gulf Coast innovators are capitalizing on the market demands for secure forms of instant gratification. The nominees for the 2003 Innovation Awards exemplify the meeting of those market demand

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Attorney named partner at Ruden McCloskyFormer New Orleans prosecutor joins Fowler WhiteCarlton Fields hires Tilden as associateAssociate joins Tampa's Knopik Varner Moore

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2010
Amendment 4: billion-dollar boondoggle?

Opponents of Amendment 4, such as Florida Chamber of Commerce's President & CEO Mark Wilson, are fond of a certain saying.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2010
Darn radicals are local, too

Edward Giunta II, the new chairman of the Hillsborough City-County Planning Commission, has good reason to expect big changes for the state's growth management act.

  • News
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