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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 20, 2019
New Commerce

Online shopping is changing the industrial real estate sector in Southwest Florida, and new projects are delivering.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2018
How Colorado's pot laws have created a disaster

Pot-related traffic deaths and homelessness are soaring; consumption among teens is out of control; and the cartels are operating huge hidden plantations in national forests.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 20, 2015
Naples, revisited

Despite its affluence, Naples has historically been a bronze medal for national developers. Those thoughts are turning gold.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2015
Full speed ahead

The coming year should bring with it continued momentum in commercial real estate sectors throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 12, 2025
Lee nonprofit finds success in finding jobs for young people with autism

An effort to help young adults on the autism spectrum find employment pays off for all parties. The nonprofit behind it hopes more is to come.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 6, 2024
Record condo sale kicks of next chapter for storied Longboat property

The $21 million sale of a condo unit at The Residences at The St. Regis Longboat Key is the largest ever in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 20, 2025
Midwest scratch-kitchen restaurant brand to make Florida debut at UTC

Ohio-based Kitchen Social offers a range of craveable cuisine, according to its founder.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 7, 2026
Naples Realtor tackles $271 million listing

Tim Savage has been tasked to sell one of the most expensive residential properties in the nation. He's confident he'll find the right buyer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 12, 2023
Anthony Wilson, 38

An entrepreneur finds that work its own reward.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 12, 2022
2022 Top Entrepreneur: Brandon Duke, Juniper Landscaping CEO, Fort Myers

Juniper Landscaping under Brandon Duke has quickly grown into a statewide landscaping force. But challenges, from inflation to hiring, linger.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

No capital shortage here Why does a startup bank need $100 million?: Coffee Talk wanted to know, after the Nov. 29 announcement that a new super-community bank was coming to Tampa.Meanwhile, in Oldsmar...: At the other end of the de novo spectrum is the proposed Flagship Community Bank.Gift tips for business: Families and friends aren't the only ones exchanging holiday presents this time of year. Many business owners like to show their appreciation for their customers, too.What now at Findwhat? Remember Findwhat.com?: Well, the Fort Myers paid-search Internet company is called Miva Inc. now.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Please come back: It's hard for us not to be jealous when a stellar company moves out of the area, but CEDC's departure truly has us green.Loans hold key: Net interest margin growth is keeping earnings in good shape for banks and thrifts in the eastern United States, according to a new report by Ryan Beck & Co.Lessons from home: Ian Black, president of Sarasota's Ian Black Real Estate, took off a few days last week to reconnect with some of his friends back home.Looking for jurists: The Review's 2005 Top Entrepreneur Patrick Neal, chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission for 12th Judicial Circuit, is looking for applicants to fill a newly created judgeship for Manatee County.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Going for Growth

Pinellas Park's First Community Bank of America moves into Tampa with an aggressive expansion blueprint.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Analysts split on Fifth ThirdPlay ballLending a handNot just talkDown is good

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2021
Sarah Newcomb, 32

The Wine Room, Founder/Owner

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 13, 2021
$300 million construction firm builds smooth succession plan

A nice dinner out paved the way for Owen-Ames-Kimball to formulate ideas for top executives to exit the firm gracefully.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 21, 2019
Entrepreneur-turned-author learns top business lessons through experience

Among the lessons Brad Taylor, CEO of Luxury Home Magazine, has learned: Create a detailed plan to meet company goals.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 17, 2019
Dori Marlin, 39

Founder, Marlin Media & Consulting

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2019
Top fundraiser writes his way to new passion

A well-known institutional fundraiser in the Tampa region, Joel Momberg, 69, recently led the billion-dollar USF Unstoppable Campaign. He’s also one of the original founders of Taste of Pinellas and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Prior to USF,

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 8, 2015
A hospitable school

With nearly 900 students, FGCU's school of resort and hospitality management is producing job-ready graduates for the recovering industry.

  • Industries
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