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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
There's money in that pet poop

Dan Vickers is the proud franchisee of a larger business that generated $4.5 million in 2009. Representing one of 100 nationwide locations, the company saw dramatic growth last year, despite a slow economy.That company is Pet Butler. Their business: poop scooping.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 14, 2024
Bonita Springs mixed-use project signs retailers, restaurants

Midtown at Bonita under construction on Bonita Beach Road has announced eight new tenants and is negotiating with several more.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2017
Sarasota commits $144K to woo firm, 72 jobs

Company, unnamed in public documents, is also considering Boca Raton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2017
Strength in numbers

Chico's FAS shows the power of women in business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2019
School earns national recognition for program

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee scores well on affordability with its online IT program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2016
Rays sign new player: a Realtor

Jennifer Zales is the official real estate agent of the Tampa Bay Rays.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2012
Bayview PR is now B2

Pinellas County firm will undertake campaign management in its expanded role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2016
Former FCCI exec to lead law firm's new insurance unit

Keith Larkins was a regulatory compliance attorney at FCCI Insurance Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 19, 2014
Spread the love

Testimonial Tree lets your customers tell all their friends on social media about your great product or service.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
AVI-SPL sells off event division

AVI-SPL said the sale will help it focus on its strategy in video conferencing and technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2017
Phoenix firm buys Amazon center for $87M

Tratt Properties buys 1.02 million center occupied by the e-commerce purveyor for its first Florida property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 14, 2025
Tampa-based home watch service launches

The duo plans to keep their eyes on your prized possession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2018
Data Snapshot: Loaded up

Where to millionaires like to live? Just look around.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 20, 2024
SWFL health center pays $15.5 million for new Fort Myers HQ

The pair of Colonial Boulevard buildings were previously owned by Tampa REIT Sila Realty Trust.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Forbes: Tampa in trouble

The Tampa Bay area ranks 2nd on Forbes' list of U.S. cities in free fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2016
Recession-era image for Cape Coral endures

Region is one of 10 metro areas nationwide to have recovered the least from its housing peak.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2019
Accounting firms merge to expand regional service

Anspach & Associates of Naples joins with Boulay of Naples and Minneapolis as part of Boulay’s pursuit of top 100 firm status.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2021
Former Morgan Stanley top overseas exec joins area investment firm

William Strong, who worked at top executive positions at New York investment giant Morgan Stanley, becomes a partner at Tampa investment firm Anzu Partners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 12, 2012
Investor Protectors

The financial crisis exposed many problems in the industry, and Naples law firm Vernon Healy has benefited.

  • Law
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 18, 2025
Fiber-optic internet provider already in SWFL expands into St. Petersburg

The Missouri-based company has begun construction of a network in the city that may reach as many 23,000 homes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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