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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 7, 2026
Florida Aquarium receives donated AquaFence flood barrier

The Norwegian-based company is donating the Tampa General Hospital-tested flood barrier to the aquarium.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2007
Coffee Talk

Donut entrepreneur focuses on Far East: Sarasota entrepreneur Marvin Kaplan is selling a majority of his stake in 18 Gulf Coast Dunkin' Donuts shops, just as he gets closer to his long-stated goal of opening a series of stores for the franchise in China.Downturn claims advertising victim: AdvertisingWorks, a 12-year-old advertising firm in Naples that recently won several awards at the Collier Building Industry Association's annual Sand Dollar Awards, is closing its doors.Downturn claims advertising victim: AdvertisingWorks, a 12-year-old advertising firm in Naples that recently won several awards at the Collier Building Industry Association's annual Sand Dollar Awards, is closing its doors.Tampa International needs more international flights: CEOs that travel appreciate Tampa International Airport after sprinting through endless terminals and riding trams, escalators and moving sidewalks for what seems like miles at other airports.Nationwide pullout opens opportunity: You can appreciate cost cutting if you run a business. But it's a tad different when the cost cutting may affect you.Bank of America surge: made in Tampa: Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis made some headlines earlier this year when he urged his top managers to "Go for the jugular" in taking more market share.WCI's winners: Bankers and lawyers: Shareholders and bondholders of Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities are licking their wounds as the value of their holdings h

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Corporate Report

HSN, DISH Network partner on speedy purchase ITV serviceKangaroo sweetens OSI deal, vote delayed until June 5thFlorida Bank Group agrees to merger with Cygnet financialNicholas Financial openscentral purchasing centerMr. ShowerDoor opens store in SarasotaWalter Industries Inc. announces dividendUSF Health joins U.S. Prevention NetworkCaldwell Trust hits $400 million in assetsNational In-Store survey highlights "clean" retail's impactAmerican Momentum Bank CEO funds new Moffitt center

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 11, 2017
'Long Haul'

Companies that seek an edge in Florida's budding medical marijuana industry need fortitude, and lots of financing — for starters. Will AltMed rise to the top?

  • Health Care
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 25, 2023
Bradenton-based IMG Academy sold in $1.25B deal

The school and campus is one of the largest private employers in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2022
Fear of a recession, rising rates means a change in how housing market is seen

While the market cools down, the dynamics in the housing market shift — as does how investors and brokers approach it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Socks appeal

Two entrepreneurs are out to eliminate thisfashion faux-pas: Bare-legged men who wear socks with their shoes. Toe'ds may be the answer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 2, 2009
More fiber, please

Now that US Metropolitan Telecom has put hundreds of miles of fiber-optic cable in the ground in Lee and Collier counties, it's planning to build even more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2009
Emerald Opportunity

Two executives, one from technology and one from the construction field, are betting they will turn the latest go-green concept into gold.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 3, 2010
Magic Tricks

A championship-winning sports executive shares his tips for how to win in any line of business.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 28, 2010
Game of Coins

Steve Shenbaum, founder of Game On Media in Bradenton, helps people get more out of networking.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2013
Corporate Report: March 8

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Corporate Report: September 27

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2012
Flying Ace

Flying has always been a part of Dave Dale's life. He just prefers to be the one behind the throttle.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 3, 2022
Hertz reaffirms commitment to Estero as it focuses on innovation in 2022

The Hertz Corp. has eyes set on electric vehicles and “reimagining the customer experience” in the new year

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2020
Home health agency, executives to pay over $5M to settle fraud allegations

Sarasota-based Doctor’s Choice has branches throughout the state.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 26, 2020
Shopping and dining area finds another hurdle in pandemic

The coronavirus is the latest in a series of blows to tenants of St. Armands Circle in Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Paul Beattie, 39

Beattie Development/Bergau Plumbing, president

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Ericka Perry, 32

Ericka Perry, 32, is the founder and CEO of The Stork Bag and a member of the Business Observer 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 25, 2018
Nicola Lutgert, 39

Vice president, marketing Premier Sotheby’s International Realty

  • Class of 2018
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