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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 4, 2012
The Island Inn Way

The Island Inn on Sanibel nearly went out of business as it juggled preservation with profits. Its unique corporate structure proved to be a challenge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2019
Large lab firm, behind $25M project, looks to get larger

A stalwart Fort Myers company — with a nod to enthusiastic investors — targets major advances.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2009
Next Up

A coveted Gulf Coast waterfront property has stymied past developers. The latest group to give it a shot hopes they have the answers — and the timing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 13, 2025
Want to help your business thrive? Quit resisting the change.

Change is inevitable in life and in business. Here's how to make it happen.

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  • By Kevin Gillen and Brent Suriano – Synovus Bank |
  • November 21, 2025
Passing the Baton: Putting the “Success” in Succession Requires Careful Planning & Strong Collaboration

Succession planning doesn’t have to be a time-consuming task, so long as one starts the process early enough.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2009
Copy store keeps hanging on

Eileen Rosenzweig, co-owner of a Sarasota-based Sir Speedy copy and printing franchise, continues to make the best of a difficult situation

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2011
Sun Hydraulics opens in China

The firm opened a Shanghai office after exiting a joint venture operation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2010
Formulated Solutions buys Smith & Nephew buildings

Clearwater-based Formulated Solutions LLC purchased two industrial buildings for $8.3 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
Investment group buys 81-apartment complex

Caribbean Park Apartments Inc., an investment firm, purchased the 81-unit Caribbean Apartments for $1.1 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2010
Sarasota County closes on Walton Ranch purchase

Sarasota County purchased the 3,759-acre Walton Ranch in east Sarasota County for $22.56 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
Fort Myers investors buy Sierra Meadows land

Fort Myers real estate investors Keith Campbell and Ted Muftic purchased 23.72 acres for $3.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2011
Sarasota's WellSpring acquired

Ancor Capital Partners, a private equity group, bought the Sarasota firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Ashton Woods Homes buys Palma Vista community

The price equated to $65,217 per lot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2013
Market is healing, doctor says

It may not feel that way sometimes, but the doctor says we're getting better.

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  • June 14, 2013
Homebuilder Neal Communities buys second half of Oasis Key

The price equated to $50,000 per lot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2011
$10 million-plus deals up 91%

High-priced commercial real estate activity nearly doubled over past year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2011
Arthrex is not poison

If a company's going to make a big investment in your county, you'd better get its name right.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2011
Electronic wholesaler relocating to Naples

A wholesale electronics company led by Jennifer Ferris purchased the 35,088-square-foot former SRI Marble & Granite building for $1.85 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
University Park investor buys U.S. 41 strip center

The price equated to $260 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2013
Cape Coral home sold for $5.3 million

Cape Coral isn't known for its high-end real estate, but that may be changing.

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