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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2009
Florida's business rep takes another hit

Here's another news bulletin Gov. Charlie Crist probably won't turn into a Crist for U.S. Senate press release: Florida dropped 10 spots on Forbes magazine's “Best States for Business” list.

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  • February 12, 2010
He who holds the elevator power

Not unlike the ups and downs of a building elevator are political polls such as the two recent ones now showing U.S. Senate candidate and former House Speaker Marco Rubio taking over the lead from fellow Republican opponent Gov. Charlie Crist.

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  • February 2, 2010
China grows financial data

Osprey-based Burton-Taylor International Consulting sees a lot of room for financial-data firms to make money in China, and it plans to be among them.

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  • October 8, 2010
Sykes' firm moves, Sykes stays put

John Sykes is backing up his commitment to downtown Tampa, putting his new firm JHS Capital Holdings Inc. in the M&I Bank Plaza building.

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  • August 6, 2010
America's Auction Network buys, flips 82 condo units

St. Petersburg-based America's Auction Network and Orlando-based KeyWealth Corp. purchased 82 units in the 176-unit Meridian Luxury Condominium for $2.38 million.

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  • January 11, 2013
Wells Fargo upgrades slated

After its $44.8 million sale, the Tampa high-rise will get new flourishes.

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  • March 8, 2013
Coral Hospitality-related investors buy Port Charlotte golf club

The sale included the Gene Bates-designed 18-hole golf course, a 5,800-square-foot clubhouse and associated maintenance buildings.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • February 27, 2013
Fishkind: Lenders opening their vaults

If a banker offers you a loan, back up a truck and rake in the cash, says economist Henry Fishkind. That's what he would do.

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  • July 29, 2013
Biz contest winner to merge fashion, social media

Sarasota-based Glide Interactive will now work with the founder of Storedrobe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 12, 2012
Porsche dealer revs up sales

The largest Porsche sales dealership in the Bradenton-Sarasota region has been on such a sales tear, it's run low on inventory.

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  • July 13, 2012
Attorney group buys Channelside office building

Attorneys Kevin Woods, Steve Parker, Tom Harmon and Mike Winer purchased a 20,000-square-foot Channelside office building for $2.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 26, 2012
Age-focused group hires CEO

The Institute for the Ages will still leverage elderly demographics.

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  • August 31, 2021
Sarasota company names new senior official following acquisition

Jean-Pierre Parent comes with more than 35 years of managerial experience.

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  • September 3, 2021
Developer adds new vice president — and a new generation — to leadership team

The Sembler Co. hires industry veteran, and granddaughter of company founder, Eve Sembler

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  • January 1, 2021
Report: a growing number of businesses struggle to pay rent

With a lack of customers, firms are having hard time with rent.

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  • January 25, 2021
Airport appoints executive director

Benjamin Siegel has been with the Lee County Port Authority since 1992.

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  • February 15, 2021
Former Universal Orlando HR exec joins $2 billion credit union in top role

New vice president of talent and organizational development in Tampa Bay Carol Meyer joins the credit union with vast HR and financial institution experience.

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  • December 9, 2019
Luxury resort promotes official to top marketing role

Tracy Tirrell began her career at Marriott at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort in January 1997.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 24, 2020
Artificial intelligence-focused firm buys marketing and PR agency

Albert Arguelles was named president of Vectra Digital.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 10, 2019
Governor's deregulation train falters at end of session

Bills for occupational licensing reform failed to get the floor of either Chamber.

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