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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2019
Suffolk helping veterans be all they can be

With construction supervisory and trade positions among the hottest job markets for veterans, national contractor is actively recruiting workers who know how to take the hill ... and build something on it.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 13, 2022
Sarasota-based entrepreneurs develop app to promote plant-based living

The Optamiz app is a resource users can tap into for restaurant suggestions and recipes.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • August 19, 2022
Are the region's biggest companies conserving enough cash for a recession?

If preserving cash is a must-do in a downturn, then some of the region's biggest companies might be in trouble.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2009
Luxury luster falls off resort market

First, there were the rumors that some of the state's highest of high-end hotels were thinking of cutting the word resort out of their names, lest it be considered too upscale when businesses are weary of being slammed for luxurious trips.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2011
Gov. Scott spotlights job creators

Everyone knows Gov. Rick Scott has almost a one-track mind for his term. In fact, every time he delivers a speech, he's sure to mention the number: 700,000.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
Scorecard rally cry? Thank heaven for Jax

The Tampa Bay area improved one notch in its regional economic scorecard, but if not for Jacksonville it would be at the bottom of the bracket.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Resort restoration attracts big names

The resurrection of the famed Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key might get a boost from some bona fide star power.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2013
Shareholder revolt ousts HMA board

Shareholders boot longtime hospital chief Chairman William Schoen and the board.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2012
Chasing the Titanic: film company's demise hits home

The peril of picking winners and losers in economic development is on full display on Florida's east coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
What recovery? Positive economic vibes hard to find

Nearly one out of two small business owners, 48%, say they are worse off now than they were in 2007.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2012
We want to know about business, not politics

Perhaps you might try to lower the incitement of our uncivil political discourse in this country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2021
Master-planned community surpasses closings milestone

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2021
Bank promotes official to VP of lending role

Rudi Hamer has been with Sanibel Captiva Community Bank since 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 27, 2021
Downtown tower brings $149 million, highest sale price in a decade

Houston-based real estate trust buys Icon Central in downtown St. Petersburg, sale amongst the biggest in Tampa Bay in the past 10 years

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2020
Area university to host NBA team’s training camp

The Toronto Raptors have temporarily relocated to Tampa, Florida, and will use Saint Leo University's Bowman Center for their pre-season training camp.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2020
Fast-growing food company woos new top chef

Chris Austin has a diverse background in the food industry.

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  • August 20, 2020
Prominent health care institution woos new leader from national entity

Dr. Patrick Hwu has been appointed president and CEO of Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 25, 2020
Scotlynn executive honored by U.S. Small Business Administration

Scotlynn USA's Ryan Carter receives “Person of the Year” award for Florida from U.S. Small Business Administration

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  • February 6, 2020
Luxury home design firm woos global executive

John Whitman has more than 25 years of experience in product design.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2020
Beach resort promotes manager to run second property

Michele Berger brings 20 years of retail and hospitality experience to West Wind Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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