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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2010
IntegraClick embraces once-derided strategy

The founders of IntegraClick built a fast-growing Internet advertising empire when they broke one of the industry's supposedly unbreakable rules: How customers pay for ads.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2019
College's ‘donor-centric’ advancement team receives award

Ringling College of Art and Design was honored with a fundraising award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 11, 2016
'Smaller bites'

After years of developing larger and larger projects, Steve Hovland is focusing on simplicity -- and sleep.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 4, 2021
Area firm wins $2M investment to pursue Alzheimer's drug

Alzamend Neuro gets investment week after FDA approves Phase 1 study of AL001

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2020
Well done: Restaurant known for steaks wins major wine award

Charley’s is the only restaurant on Fort Myers Beach to win Wine Spectator’s 2020 Award of Excellence.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 16, 2018
Economic forecast: Kyle Parks, principal, B2 Communications, St. Petersburg

Kyle Parks, principal of B2 Communications in St. Petersburg, Florida, says labor and low unemployment will be the story of 2019.

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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • September 19, 2003
Help Wanted from Tallahasee

A new law implementing court-funding reform has Hillsborough County scrambling for a remedy before next summer.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 29, 2012
Instant Entrepreneur

Jason Fry was tending bar when he won the Florida Lottery in late 2007. Unlike lucky people who spent all their winnings, Fry parlayed his millions into successful businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2021
Noted cardiologist named president of area heart institute

Prominent physician Dr. Robert Cubeddu joins Naples healthcare system from Cleveland Clinic Florida as part of a strategy to transform cardiovascular services into a “premier destination center.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 21, 2025
East Manatee golf club lands Senior PGA Championship for 3 years, starting in 2026

The Lakewood Ranch course has played host to previous high-profile events.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
A Conversation With...

Matt Walsh sat down and spoke with three top contractors for our special issue. He talked with Richard Karp of Advanced Masonry Systems Inc., John McIntrye of McIntyre, Elwell & Stammer and Pat Cook of Pat Cook Construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 28, 2014
The Wawa way

Convenience store chain Wawa is moving aggressively into Florida, creating new loyal fans with its good food and low prices.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 8, 2011
Gambling on Conventions

A Gulf Coast senator felt compelled to withdraw the biggest jobs bill in the Legislature, but it got new life when a colleague came in with a compromise.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 26, 2016
Set sights

The developers of the Heights are armed with a keen sense of urgency for a project with decade-long timeline. Another key driver? Avoid debt.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 30, 2023
Forget pickleball: Tech CEO launches national pingpong league in Naples

A draft for players is expected later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota/Manatee Retail Market

Despite a plethora of wealthy retirees and a robust tourist trade, Sarasota and Manatee counties' retail market has mirrored much of the Gulf Coast region since the end of the economic recession.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 25, 2015
New lingo

Dino Lingo aims to help parents teach another language to children. It starts with fun and games.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 23, 2026
Ringling College names new president

Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 20, 2018
University takes change by the horns

The University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida, has embarked on a brand repositioning effort that will be unveiled in September by President Judy Genshaft.

  • Education
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

TB&W Enterprises acquire Bonita Springs developmentInvestment group buys 40 acres in CharlotteRLR Investments buys Royal Shell VacationsAndersen Racing owners buy Palmetto trackPossible buyer probes School Avenue siteKaplan, Bennett eye State Road 64 developmentsBenderson's university center passes Planning CommissionChicago firm buys Adagio ApartmentsLake City hotelier invests in Wesley Chapel ERSeven One Seven Parkingacquires Tampa parking lot

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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