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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 17, 2026
Regulators order NJ company to stop issuing auto warranties in Florida

Florida's OIR says American Dream Auto Protect was doing business in the state without a license and must cease working in the state.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2026
Report: AI projected to add $100B to Florida GDP in a decade

Even as some worries percolate, some 2 million Florida small businesses are likely already using AI, the organization says.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2022
Economic forecast: Confidence, optimism, flows

Strong projections on a solid 2022 comes from a variety of sectors and businesses.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Sales Fell, Sun Invested

To be ready for the rebound, Sun Hydraulics imporved delivery time, built a new Web site, introduced new products and expnded its distribution center.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2010
Lee sells bonds to keep Sox

Red Sox' threat to flee winter home prompts Lee County bond sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 28

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2012
Corporate Report: July 6

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 19, 2016
Economic question of the week

What economic headwinds, if any, does the Florida Gulf Coast's commercial real estate market face in 2016?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2010
Money talks, Dockery walks

Sen. Paula Dockery bows out of the race for governor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
PR rep's heart grows stronger

In the world of getting your business known, Suzie Boland is one of the stars, a public relations dynamo with more than two decades' experience.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2014
Pure Will

The Pat Neal of today is well known as a singular success in homebuilding. But the Neal of yesterday, of teenage jobs and lessons learned, tells a compelling story of resilience and determination.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sarasota-Manatee edition)

This week's items: Sysco Food Services to expand warehouse The Weiner Cos. buys land for Tire Kingdom Inovart buys two buildings, sells current officeSandcastles of Sarasota acquires Collingwood and more...

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2018
US Green Building Council head visits area residential community

Mahesh Ramanujam traveled to Bradenton recently to acknowledge 100 homes that earned LEED Platinum certification in Mirabella, developed by Marshall Gobuty.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Statistical Anomaly

The number of bankruptcy filings nearly doubled in the Tampa and Fort Myers divisions on a single day. The reason why may be surprising.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 28, 2024
Café L'Europe to become The Café on St. Armands in 2025

An upscale eatery on St. Armands Circle will transform into a Mediterranean cafe in the new year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 17, 2025
Bradenton home of 130-year Pelot’s pharmacy up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa storage facility sold for nearly $38 million, Ray's future owner buys SWFL lots, and Fort Myers radio stations get an upgrade.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2013
Baptist Slavic church buys New Life center building

The price equated to $72 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 5, 2013
Water way

Freedom Boat Club's mission goes deeper than mere sales growth. The firm also targets more appreciation within the boating industry.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 21, 2015
How to ... Sell your business

Joy Randels is an expert in buying and selling businesses.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2010
Energy park gets clearance

Hillsborough County moves forward with an alternative energy proposal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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