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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 21, 2014
Plumb for success

A small plumbing-supply business in Cape Coral offers lessons in overcoming adversity to achieve success.

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  • November 27, 2015
So (not) obsolete

A bold business owner hopes she's about to 'kick it in the teeth' on growth. Understanding what customers want is key.

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  • April 19, 2019
Community bank, fresh off name change, looks for big opportunities in new areas

Arcadia-based Crews Bank & Trust is moving into Sarasota with a branch opening downtown soon.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 14, 2022
Developer of Farmer Joe’s property sues Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed

Johnston & Johnston has sued the city after council members blocked the deal as it seeks new appraisal.

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  • November 10, 2017
Sweet Home

A company with enough employees worldwide to fill a small city zeroes in on Tampa for expansion. How will it find top talent?

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 18, 2021
Multifamily momentum mows down other sectors

Apartment deals once again rule top commercial real estate sales through the first half of 2021.

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  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 4, 2020
LandQwest revives "recovery" division

Fort Myers-based LandQwest Commercial has assembled a team to handle court-appointed receiverships in the event COVID-19 pushes properties into default.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 10, 2026
Family wealth transfer: More at stake than money

The emotional considerations of leaving your wealth to the next generation in a family business can be an obstacle to a smooth transition.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 4, 2023
Famed paint brush manufacturer moving to Pinellas

Silver Brush will move from New Jersey and open an assembly and distribution facility in Largo.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 2, 2023
Naples bank branch hits $300M in assets, opens new office

The new Cogent Bank office in Naples will allow for more collaboration.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2022
Fort Myers lifestyle center names new GM

James Brennan has more than 25 years of retail real estate experience.

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  • November 17, 2022
Bay Park adds CFO to the mix

The new role is a welcome addition for the nonprofit's ongoing project — a $150 million park.

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  • May 25, 2010
Super Bowl: Try again next year

With the NFL's decision, Tampa Bay will now do what the Buccaneers normally do: Get ready for next season.

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  • May 30, 2012
Realtors group finds a new home

A land swap benefits the Sarasota Association of Realtors.

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  • February 7, 2011
Pasco land brokers await RayJay move

Few things get real estate people excited like news of a possible corporate relocation.

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  • July 20, 2021
Law firm partner joins $421 million foundation as new board chair

The new members and elected officers of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County are in charge of governing the organization.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 1, 2021
New airline to launch nonstop route to Europe in December

Eurowings Discover, an airline focused on leisure travel, will offer service between Tampa, Florida, and Frankfurt, Germany, beginning Dec. 16.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2021
Health care tech firm raises $23 million

Funding of $23 million for Aspen Health will provide capital for expansion into new markets, company says

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2020
Amazon announces expansion in region, plans 750 hires

Amazon plans to build a new fulfillment center in Temple Terrace, Florida, northeast of Tampa, that will employ 750 people when it opens in 2021.

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