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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 15, 2005
Downtown Center vs. Fairgrounds? By: Matt Walsh

It's not either or. Do them both. Listen to Paddy Kelly. Let's also take a vote.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Silver Lining

Cloud computing is one of the hottest trends in technology. A Fort Myers entrepreneur is getting ready to take your business there.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 10, 2020
Back to the Future

Lincoln Property left Tampa two decades ago, after developing a series of signature buildings. Now, it's back.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 2, 2022
Shrewd moves early in the pandemic pay off for interior designer

More growth, including a new 60-employee location, is forthcoming for Clive Daniel Home.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 25, 2014
Trades are Back

Warehouses and other industrial buildings are filling up with construction trades as homebuilding recovers in the Fort Myers and Naples areas.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 8, 2016
The X Factor

Co-work office space is in high demand as the ranks of freelance workers swell. Entrepreneurs David and Brett Diamond plan to franchise their concept, Venture X.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 29, 2019
In Focus: Sarasota

Sarasota has been on a growth tear over the past four years, posting gains in its office, industrial, retail and multifamily sectors through a combination of new growth and positive absorption

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2022
Marijuana industry continues to sprout in Florida

A new location in Cape Coral and a locally based company with franchise growth prove the industry is far from slowing down.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • April 6, 2018
It’s time to dust off those partnership agreements

Small partnerships could be spared the toughest of the new IRS audit rules, or partners could take an alternative approach.

  • Transactions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 6, 2013
Keep the news alive

Newspapers contain rich content that genealogists, historians and academics value. Naples-based NewsBank archives newspaper stories dating back hundreds of years.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Rebrand aims to better express medical firm's reach

Sarasota Orthopedic Associates has a new name, logo and website.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 19, 2024
Target to build large-format store near Lakewood Ranch

The retailer has filed for a permit with Manatee County to build a new store, nearly 25,000 square feet larger than its average store, at Marketplace at Heritage Harbour off I-75.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2011
Obstacle Course

Jim Harper and Rogers Wells saw a clear need for psychiatric hospital in Lee County. But regulatory hurdles, the banking crisis and turmoil in the bond market nearly wrecked their plans.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2023
Helios announces big start to the year

The news of the company expanding into two new operational centers was followed shortly by an acquisition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 25, 2022
Innovation lives elsewhere, according to new report

Research reveals some hard truths about Tampa Bay's knowledge economy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 19, 2022
Atlanta multifamily company expands along Gulf Coast, adding over 500 units to its portfolio

RangeWater is using acquisitions and now new construction to grow its footprint in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Gateway Bank getting new customers

Gulf Coast banks are getting whacked like a piñata lately, with capital requirements and cease and desist orders falling like candy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2021
Airlines add new nonstop routes to region, from L.A. to D.C.

Airports continue to enjoy a rebound in activity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
Community opens Publix, announces new tenants

Other retailers at Crescent B Commons include restaurants,  hair and beauty salons and health care providers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2021
High-end center adds three tenants, including wine-focused restaurant

Other new Mercato tenants include a high-tech fitness studio and a clothing boutique.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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