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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 7, 2026
After delay, construction begins on $25M Naples Genesis dealership

Work is underway at the Zellers family owned Genesis of Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 5, 2026
Breeze adds three new flights at two airports in region

The airline is launching new routes from Tampa International Airport and Southwest Florida International Airport.

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  • February 9, 2007
Two views of Coast bank fallout

Tramm Hudson and State Senator Mike Bennett present their contrasting opinions on Coast Bank's future.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 28, 2005
Runner-Up: Medical Education Technologies Inc.

We've all heard the adage practice makes perfect. But with new simulation technology, gone are the days of medical students practicing life or death procedures on real patients. Medical schools and health care organizations are now turning to Sarasota-based Medical Education Technologies Inc., which provides simulation technology that replicates a human being.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2010
Brain Booster

Nicci Kobritz is at an entrepreneurial crossroads. The challenge: to grow her company without weakening its strengths.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 15, 2013
Top Shelf

Paul Beggan has a few grand takeaways from a long high-level leadership career. Some notables: Have fun, be proud of your job and never, never be late.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Emmalee Legler, 33

Director of marketing and operations, Jon F. Swift Construction

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  • May 7, 2022
Gulf Coast counties see surge of GDP growth, business formation

Hillsborough, Lee, Pinellas and Sarasota counties are among the state's top 10 in terms of economic activity.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 1, 2022
Construction begins on market-rate apartments in Lakeland

Developers are building the new complex to address housing needs as the city grows.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2022
Homebuilder plans 138 homes in Sarasota County

The community will be situated on a 44-acre land parcel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2004
Lawyers Celebrate the Holidays

Members of the Hillsborough County Bar Association meet for the annual holiday party.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
TIB stock split, but in reverse

When TIB Financial Corp. sold to a group of former Bank of America executives recently, the Naples-based parent of TIB Bank did so by issuing millions of new shares.

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  • September 30, 2013
Hertz CFO says no to Florida

Rental-car giant Hertz recently held a career fair in Bonita Springs where it will move its global headquarters from New Jersey over the next two years.

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  • December 17, 2012
Firm's new-home sales soar 23%

Taylor Morrison now has projects in 20 Gulf Coast communities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
First Watch grows in Hoosier state

New location, in Carmel, Ind., is third of what could be 10 in the state. '¨

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
Verizon to hire 100 reps in Tampa

The company announced it will add the full-time positions to its downtown call center.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2011
Florida Community Bank grows

The Naples-based division of Premier American Bank adds two branches.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Two local airports land more flights

Allegiant adds non-stop cities from St. Pete-Clearwater, Punta Gorda

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2013
Airport lands $45 million for upgrades

The Fort Myers airport plans to build a new tower and radar.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2011
WUSF radio format change gets support

Listeners of WUSF 89.7 FM apparently like what they hear since the public radio station changed to a primarily news format last year.

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