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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 18, 2023
Nashville fast-food chain to open first Tampa location

Captain D's, which is looking for other potential restaurant sites along the Gulf Coast, will start construction later this year on its new 975-square-foot location just of Interstate 275.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 13, 2023
Soap retailer closes out year with four new retail locations

Naples Soap Co. celebrates its 15-year anniversary next year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2023
Popular warehouse club plans new location in Polk County

The Davenport BJ’s will be No. 36 for the chain in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 25, 2023
Builder promotes seven executives to new roles

Kast Construction Co. names new leaders for its Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach offices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth M. Stamoulis | Intellectual Property attorney, Williams Parker |
  • July 2, 2021
Protecting your Company's Brand through Trademarks

It is important to protect your company’s trademarks to grow your brand and prevent other companies from trading off your hard-earned goodwill. Below are a few things to keep in mind when creating and protecting trademarks.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 6, 2022
Two for 2022: CEO priorities

A look at two key themes for business owners going into the new year. 

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2022
Appraisal questions and price concerns delay sale of city-owned Fort Myers property

The Fort Myers City Council put off the sale of the property slated for a new Farmer Joe's Market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 15, 2022
Cryptocurrency lender with Tampa office files for bankruptcy

Celsius Network, amid a plunge in the value of bitcoin and ethereum, froze withdrawals and transfers in June.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2022
Sarasota law firm adds new partner

The addition expands real estate practice Williams Parker to 16 attorneys.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Stetson seeks nominations for public service awardNoel McDonell joins Macfarlane FergusonCarlton Fields elects two new Tampa shareholdersWard Rovell hiresHuse as associate

  • Law
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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.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Bush: Another 2.6 Million Jobs in 2004

The U.S. economy will create about 2.6 million new jobs in 2004 and unemployment will decline over the next several years, according to President George W. Bush's annual economic report.U.S. non-farm payrolls will rise to 132.7 million through this year

  • 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

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2010
Hoffman Development selling new condos fast

The Review declared that WCI founder Al Hoffman Jr. was back in the real estate game in 2008. Since then, his new firm's results are harkening back to the good old days

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2013
Company navigates rough road for sales

A unique local company with the technology and equipment to manufacture diamonds is dealing with some internal turmoil.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2013
Restaurant firm plans for Florida growth

The money trend in restaurants these days is fast casual, but Ed Doherty still believes in the lure of sit down, casual waiter-waitress service dining.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 12, 2012
Minute Gym

You only need 20 minutes of exercise a week. Really. Jorgen Albrechtsen is so confident, he won't make you sign a contract.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2021
Italian company outbids competitor, buys local manufacturer for $4.8 billion

New Port Richey's Welbilt Inc. purchased by by Milan-based Ali Holding in all-cash deal valued at $4.8 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2021
Area toy company to launch first toy in April

Countdown is scheduled to launch April 6.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2021
Senior living community prepares $41 million redevelopment project

Improvements at Naples senior living community Vi at Bentley Village will begin later this and be completed in early 2023.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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