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  • May 11, 2018
Florida, always a bridesmaid, seeks to surpass Texas

Florida came in second place in the latest survey published by Chief Executive magazine.

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  • October 5, 2018
Bank executive learns life lesson from industry icon

One standout lesson comes from legendary banker Hugh McColl, former CEO of Bank of America. Lowman recalled that lesson during a keynote speech she recently gave at a Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance luncheon,

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  • December 4, 2018
Renowned global scientist, patent holder joins area college

Christian Bréchot, the former head of the world-renowned Pasteur Institute in Paris, has joined USF Health’s Morsani College of Medicine in Tampa, Florida, as senior associate dean for research in global affairs.

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  • December 13, 2018
Chamber CEO leaves for aquarium leadership role

Kevin Cooper will join Mote Marine in a role focused on public relations and branding.

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  • January 4, 2019
Tony Award-winning Broadway producer joins local theater board

Sandi Moran joins Gulfshore Playhouse board of directors

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  • October 22, 2019
Hotel firm buys popular resort for more than $80 million

TradeWinds Island Resorts, a St. Pete Beach, Florida, property that includes the 25.5-acre TradeWinds Island Grand hotel, 5.9-acre Rumfish Beach Resort by TradeWinds and Rumfish Grill restaurant, has been sold to 1754 Properties Group.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • January 16, 2019
Custom homebuilder hires two-time national salesperson of the year

Frey & Son Homes names Jason Chang Collier County sales director. One-year sales include $29 million for D.R. Horton and $23 million for Mattamy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 20, 2019
New active adult community nears completion

Meridian Senior Living enters Southwest Florida market with Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 26, 2019
Iconic retail center dishing out change in taste

Renovation nearly complete, Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers eateries trending toward fun, casual dining.

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  • August 31, 2018
A healthy ranking

Lee Health ranked among Forbes 2018 America’s Best Employers for Women

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  • January 20, 2017
Blast from the past

The Business Observer has always been about the people behind the companies. Do you recognize some of these faces from our archives?

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  • January 27, 2017
First on the watch

First Watch, already one of the leading breakfast-brunch-lunch chains in the country, served up a stellar 2016.

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  • March 30, 2017
Tech Data CEO to become chairman in June

CEO Bob Dutkowsky will take over for the retiring Steven Raymund

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  • October 6, 2017
A bolt of funds

Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program lives at USF.

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  • May 5, 2017
The Tampa love shines

It's hot; it's No. 1; and it's pet friendly.

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  • May 12, 2017
Northland buys targeted Pasco apartment

Northland Investment Co.'s $52.87 million deal for a 14-building, 311-unit apartment complex in Land O'Lakes, on its surface, appears to be just the latest deal in a Gulf Coast multifamily buying spree that shows no signs of abating.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 24, 2017
Different acquisition approach

Sometimes, things are worth more than you think.

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  • January 26, 2018
Home (and hope) floats

This Naples home with so much to offer can be yours for a mere $9,975,000.

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  • August 22, 2014
Steelbridge Capital buys Naples' SunTrust Bank Building

Chicago-based Steelbridge Capital LLC purchased the 68,487-square-foot SunTrust Bank Building on U.S. 41 for $12.6 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 6, 2014
Area construction attracts Texas-sized competition

A $420 million construction firm from Houston, one of the 150 largest contractors in the country, wants in on the Florida recovery.

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