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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2006
Colonial-ism

Colonial Bank is snapping up real estate as it plans to double its presence from Tampa to Naples. It aims to take market share from regional and national banks.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2009
Young at Heart

Nicci Kobritz began reforming her own health care business long before the industry became a political powder keg. The result is a $4 million company that has grown revenues almost 60% during the recession.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 12, 2018
Company credits growth to ESOP structure

B&I Contracting ESOP double-digit growth

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 2, 2012
Burger Hustle

Tom Monaghan became the Pizza Tiger when he built Domino's Pizza into a delivery giant. Now he's aiming to do the same with hamburgers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

TB&W Enterprises acquire Bonita Springs developmentInvestment group buys 40 acres in CharlotteRLR Investments buys Royal Shell VacationsAndersen Racing owners buy Palmetto trackPossible buyer probes School Avenue siteKaplan, Bennett eye State Road 64 developmentsBenderson's university center passes Planning CommissionChicago firm buys Adagio ApartmentsLake City hotelier invests in Wesley Chapel ERSeven One Seven Parkingacquires Tampa parking lot

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Coffee Talk

Naples college gets pumped up with donation: International College, a Naples-based college that focuses on career-oriented studies such as accounting and information technology for working adults, landed a multimillion-dollar gift from Lavern Norris Gaynor, an heiress to the Texaco oil fortune.Development lending up: The folks who pay off depositors at failed banks have issued their latest quarterly overview of the Florida economy, just in time for the Review's special banking issue.A good audit: During this time of year, the word audit is normally not a good thing. But for Sarasota County, a recent audit turned out OK. Bancshares of Florida reveals growth strategy: Naples-based Bancshares of Florida officials are mum about their planned secondary offering of stock, but its recent filing provides some revealing clues about the future of the company headed by CEO and President Michael L. McMullan HMA to bond market: You're OK: The corporate-bond market doesn't look so bad after all.Firm looks for strong premier: Premier Properties, the luxury real estate arm for Naples-based Lutgert Cos., confirmed April 12 what Coffee Talk reported on April 7: The company has hired away a top executive from Michael Saunders & Co. to lead its first expansion north to Sarasota.Company denies getting VC, yet: Coffee Talk thought we'd heard good news about Gemesis Corp., a Sarasota maker of synthetic diamonds, in the aftermath of a boffo presentatio

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2022
Area electric companies share plans of action in face of storm

Thousands of residents across the region are experiencing power outages as Hurricane Ian moves through the state.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2023
After transitioning ownership, Tampa land dealer rolls on

With a rich history and grounded approach to doing deals, Eshenbaugh Land Co. continues to grow as it moves into the future with a foot firmly in the past.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2018
Big call: Local companies receive retail giant's blessing

Walmart's fifth annual open call competition was a success for three Gulf Coast companies that will soon find their products on the retail giant's shelves.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2005
'Doomsday' Scenario Not Gloomy At All

Sarasota County's finance team produced conservative proformas on the proposed conference center.It looks like a money maker.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 3, 2022
WIth labor shortage hovering, area builders jump into training programs

With more training opportunities available, trade companies will soon, officials hope, have a flourishing labor pool.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Private Practice

It was a sellers' market for companies that wanted to sell in 2006. And one analyst says next year could be as good as more companies go private.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Three Times is the Charm

First he worked at the Kennedy Space Center. Then he taught college. But it's his work as an entrepreneur that gained him recognition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
For the Love of Boats

The Eggebrecht family's passion for fishing and boating sparked the idea for a custom boat building business that focuses on Panga-style crafts known for their fuel efficiency and shallow draft.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Gold Coast Eagle moving to Manatee County?: Sarasota and Manatee counties' Anheuser Busch distributor, Gold Coast Eagle Distributing Co., has called Sarasota County home since right after prohibition, but that may be changing soon.Looking beyond price: A lot of people doubted it would happen, but Toronto-based Kolter Property Co. completed its $40 million purchase of the three-acre Metropolitan property at U.S. 41 and Gulf Stream Avenue in downtown Sarasota.Studying a university district: Who's going to coordinate the creation of a University District? We may have a better idea after Monday, March 28.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2008
Pruning Branches

After years of hectic buying, some banks now are selling land and branches they no longer need.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Downtown platform that needs a candidateSave water, have a cold oneStudying really pays offBanker of the Year Nomination

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Conference center location: Sarasota Garden ClubIn-fighting at the Farmeris MarketNot just talkPricey inspections

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Corporate Report: Health Management Associates to buy Sparks Health System

Naples-based Health Management Associates Inc. signed a definitive agreement that is expected to close at the end of this month to acquire the 492-bed Sparks Health System in Fort Smith, Ark.

  • Strategies
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • December 10, 2009
Old Faces, New Places

USAmeriBank has had good timing from the beginning, opening their doors just after the real estate market had done its worst to area banks. After building a team of veteran bankers, leadership is looking to continue capitalizing on a timely market entry by outmaneuvering distracted competitors.

  • Finance
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