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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2015
Lee wants to tax recovery

Shhh! Don't tell politicians and bureaucrats the recession is over. If you do, they might raise taxes on your business.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 31, 2024
Tampa credit union adds commercial services

Suncoast Credit Union says the newly instituted financial tools will help clients better manage transactions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2023
Area airports land new nonstop routes to DC, North Dakota

Allegiant Air has added a nonstop route from Washington, D.C., to Punta Gorda Airport in Charlotte County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 2, 2025
Hospital expansion begins

AdventHealth Tampa has started construction on a facility in Tampa that will include, among other uses, a new cancer center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 18, 2024
Tampa-based cancer center onboards new leadership

Moffitt Cancer Center hired Beth Lindsay-Wood as the new senior vice president, chief informatics and technology officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2025
New York investment bank extends Tampa lease

Solomon Partners have decided to stay long term at Water Street Tampa offices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2008
'A Great Run'

John Swart looks back on 35 years in the commercial real estate business, where his legendary modesty matches the scope of his projects.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2008
Fountain Fantastic

Going from $6 million in annual revenues to a projected $30 million in two years - even in this economy - can be done. Rigorous employee training is essential.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Brokers to the Banks

Defaulted commercial real estate loans at banks in Florida could spell opportunity for brokers. One firm in Fort Myers recently set up a separate division to manage those.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 12, 2013
Trash talk

In his search for a recession-proof business, Les Leith found it — in other people's trash. His waste removal firm aims to replicate the model nationwide.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 30, 2021
Perseverance pays off for 25-year-old company

En-Vision America got its start with a father-son duo who set out to change the way impairments affected taking medicine. As most good stories do, it all started with a card game.

  • Strategies
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • October 6, 2017
Lots of Runway

A national low-fare airline leader targets a new business — luxury condo resorts — starting in underdeveloped Charlotte County. How will the project takeoff?

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 6, 2015
Cleaning up

Michelle Spitzer bought into a cleaning franchise after she already built her business. The neat move — it cost $1 — has paid big-time dividends.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

John Hicks Co. buys Venetian at Capri IslesPaving company buys Palmetto CoxTarmac buysindustrial landPorterfield family buys Pewett CenterGeorgia developer builds Slater Road CVSPrudential Realty, CLW buy Thompson centerClearwater landlord buys Gateway ApartmentsInland Real Estate buys Citizens Insurance officeGraybar Electric buys existing warehouse building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2022
New spring break flights added to lineup at SRQ

The three flights are seasonal confined to the months of March and April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
Bay Tech builds Odessa facility

The new 11,850-square-foot building will require 27 additional employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Bloomberg News |
  • January 28, 2011
Enterprise Florida president out

Gov. Rick Scott has quietly fired Enterprise Florida president John Adams.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Chromalloy breaks ground

The Tampa manufacturer is spending $5 million to build a new facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2010
BayCare Health adds CIO

Tim Thompson is the new chief information officer for BayCare Health.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2013
Fletcher Music names new president, COO

Fletcher Music gets a new president/COO in 30-year veteran Rick Dorn.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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