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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2020
Banks across the region shore up capital levels

As the uncertainty of 2021 lingers, a positive sign shines through in strong capital ratios.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2020
Founded while $50K in debt, entrepreneur sells digital media firm for $100M

Kyle Taylor launched The Penny Hoarder in 2010.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 14, 2020
Apartment deals closing despite virus fears

CBRE reports multifamily rental transactions remain active in the Tampa Bay area

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 9, 2020
Publix and its GreenWise stores go after hydroponics in big ways

The Lakeland-based grocery giant is targeting customers who want fresh, local products.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 15, 2020
John Williams, 33

Founder and vice president of operations, SoFresh

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2020
Erin VanderVeen, 33

Stratum/Tidewell Hospice, Director of Transformation and Integration

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 27, 2019
Airport office project on smooth trajectory

Between buzz and new leases, Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex has high hopes for 2020.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 27, 2019
National homebuilder makes big gains in area in past year

One upcoming challenge for M/I Homes in Sarasota and Manatee counties: keep finding land to grow even more.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 14, 2020
Cassia Cay property trades hands

Deal by Michigan company to consolidate ownership of Cassia Cay, a key Sarasota County 31-acre tract, may jumpstart long-stalled development plans for 32-acre site near Westfield Sarasota Square mall.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 20, 2020
Future considerations: Exec, mindful of long-term continuity, makes bold move

Fort Myers-based Midland Financial Corp. has changed its ownership structure, transitioning to an employee-owned company.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 5, 2018
Rarified legal air

Michael Corso is considered Southwest Florida’s foremost expert in drone law. It's a rather unusual calling.

  • Law
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 26, 2018
Abdiel Marin, 38

CEO, EyeMD EMR Healthcare Systems

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2018
‘Play through’ bumps in the road in 2019, business leaders say

Will the economy continue to hum in 2019?

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 28, 2018
Fourth clinic, new services set Florida Skin Center up for growth

In 18 years, Florida Skin Center has grown from scratch to four clinics and 78,000 patients. It helps to strictly adhere to a patient-centric business model.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 26, 2019
q&a: Danny Rice

Colliers International Tampa Bay Managing Director Danny Rice talks about recruiting, technology and the next downturn

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 6, 2019
New apartment community an oasis of cool amid urban jungle

NRP Group, a Cleveland-based multifamily housing developer, has completed Allure at Gateway, a 274-unit, $48 million apartment community in Pinellas Park, Florida, that offers striking water features and creature comforts.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 6, 2019
New library picks up on area’s style, gives patrons space to congregate

The William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Public Library has walls of glass and lots of natural light.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 6, 2019
By tapping into needs of several entities, construction firm develops niche in cold storage facilities

Lakewood Ranch-based Halfacre Construction Co. has done over 20 cold storage projects — and counting.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • September 6, 2019
Restauranteurs pick out-of-the-way spot to build eatery featuring massive tiki huts

Kearns Restaurant Group knew their latest concept was a hit, so they built a second one. This one's in west Fort Myers.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 17, 2019
Shelby Connett, 28

Director of Sports, Visit Sarasota County

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