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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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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  • July 20, 2022
Inventor strings together a business by solving a common tangled cord issue

Necessity forced a 30-something entrepreneur to adapt — and invent a solution. His product could have a solid shelf life.

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  • September 1, 2006
Keeping Afloat

Asset-based lending that allows companies to borrow against accounts receivables is a fast-growing industry in the U.S. It grew 16% in 2005 to a record level of $420 billion.

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  • August 20, 2010
Chasing the Sun

Two German engineers moved to the Gulf Coast for its sunny lifestyle. But the sun chasers also satisfied their irrepressible urge to create technology and a new company.

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  • July 1, 2022
Report: Naples, Cape Coral, lead the the way nationally in second home prices

The vacation home sector keeps on pushing higher.

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  • October 17, 2022
Overvalued housing markets in area may get worse with Ian

Southwest Florida officially bypassed Boise, Idaho for the No. 1 spot on the highest premium list.

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  • March 26, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Transactions

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  • December 24, 2010
Government Digest: Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • July 29, 2010
July 28: WLT, QLTY

Revenues double for Walter Energy; Quality posts solid gains.

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  • March 31, 2011
Venture capital aims for a comeback

Colleagues at Sarasota product design firm Robrady hope to turnaround the Gulf Coast's middling reputation for connecting venture capital with startup companies.

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  • October 11, 2012
Dr. Gary buys $1.15M building

1-800-ASK-GARY founder buys a 15,000-square-foot building in downtown Sarasota.

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  • March 7, 2012
Business boom forces broker to refocus

Joe Varner has made a good business for himself brokering the sales of Gulf Coast companies since 2010.

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  • April 4, 2021
Car rental giant seeks exit from bankruptcy

Hertz choose from two restructuring offers.

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