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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 22, 2016
Fiat Water Use

When lawmakers adopted a massive water bill, they expanded the state's control. Rather than go California, water pricing would be better.

  • Florida
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 11, 2026
After heavy opposition, Tampa developer reveals revamped plan for marina

The changes come after 3,000 neighbors signed a petition opposing the initial plans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2025
Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

  • Leadership
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Whole Foods to Open Store in NaplesErshig Plans Development at I-75 and Luckett RoadToll Brothers buys lots at Aviano Coconut Creek developer plans million-dollar ranchettes in AlvaBusiness park planned on Collier Boulevard near U.S. 41Custom-home builderbuys lots in Cape CoralMinnesota developer plans Fort Myers condos

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2015
Tom's time

Tom Santilli guided his firm to the top of Entrepreneur Mountain, a climb that included surpassing $20 million in sales. Then he made the decision of a lifetime.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2008
Total Transformation

A successful technology entrepreneur wants to keepcomplacency at bay. He's hoping a new business model - and a large international expansion - does the trick.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2018
Brick by brick: the coolest projects in the region

The west coast of Florida has a high quotient of cool construction projects — but it comes with a chilly caveat: The industry’s severe labor shortage continues to drag down the otherwise robust sector, both in the state and nationwide.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 15, 2025
Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant returns to Tampa next summer

After closing its original south Tampa location in 2018, the Spanish tapas restaurant will open a new spot on Bay Street at International Plaza in summer 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 6, 2023
Fort Myers Beach forever changed as developers swoop in

Six months after Hurricane Ian, the character of Fort Myers Beach is likely to become a thing of the past.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Flattering Figures

Chico's is the hottest women's retailer in America. But its founders are stepping back a third time. New CEO Scott Edmonds, a former plumbing wholesaler, must now prove the third time's a charm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2022
St. Petersburg brewery to open new location at airport

On June 2, St. Petersburg, Florida-based 3 Daughters Brewing will open a new location at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 31, 2022
New tenants take 40,000 square feet at recently renovated Sarasota building

More than $1 million in upgrades help bring new leases to Offices at Atria.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2022
Medical center announces $120 million project

The expansion in Lakewood Ranch is expected to create 100 new jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Commissioner's claims thinning out

State Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty's claims of new capital propping up the property insurance market are again being called out — and this time some powerful people in the state are taking notice.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Patient executive makes his move

Steve Marino, who closed on a $380,000 deal for the land last July, recently announced plans to build a two-building, 20,000-square-foot complex on the site, where he eventually hopes to employ at least 10 people. He hopes a glossy new showroom for appliances will be open by early 2011.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2013
New Saks exec has big plans

Joel Ellzey, recently named general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota, faces two acute challenges in his new position: He's tasked with building on the success of one store while simultaneously planning the opening of another store.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2013
Bill could help - and hurt

The law of unintended consequences in politics is at play with a provision of a catchall economic development bill Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed in late May.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2013
Mega-mall executive gives $100K to Gov. Scott

Let's Get to Work has raised more than $3 million in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2021
Nike store in Hyde Park Village gets opening date

Nike is opening date its new concept store in Tampa's Hyde Park Village next month

  • News
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 30, 2021
Goodwill Manasota names new president

Donn Githens assumed the new role July 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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