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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Good News, Bad News

One study touted the Sunshine State as a place where home values rose rapidly over the past five years. Another report, based on that study, says prices are inflated and ready to pop.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Fight Over 'X'

Fuente Cigar Ltd. wants a federal judge to order a competitor to stop using its trademarked 'X.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 8, 2013
Radiant rays

A local engineering and manufacturing business made a conscious effort to focus on strengths and outsource most everything else. The plan is working.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Corporate Report: September 6

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • August 2, 2013
Leading the way

Eshenbaugh Land Co. has been profitable in 20 of its 21 years. In 2008, cash reserves saved the company.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 1, 2021
Amazon plans a pair of new buildings in region

Amazon's plans filed with Lee County call for two fulfillment centers to be developed by Seefried Industrial Properties in the Alico Distribution Center.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 27, 2019
Airport office project on smooth trajectory

Between buzz and new leases, Southwest Florida International Airport’s Skyplex has high hopes for 2020.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 28, 2018
National physical therapy chain puts in place efforts to assist growth

Fyzical will earn close to $21 million in revenue in 2018, according to CEO Brian Belmont.

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  • By John Haughey |
  • January 4, 2019
The first 100 days: How will Ron DeSantis transition to governing

Tallahassee will be abuzz in early 2019 with a new Florida first family. Some priorities, echoing outgoing Gov. Rick Scott, could be a boost for businesses.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2019
Have a crisis to manage? Here's how

Chris Spiro brand architecture crisis management

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 23, 2018
British entrepreneur seeks to win over America with translation software

From a launch in Britain to now Southwest Florida, a tech entrepreneur has high hopes for his unique software firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 9, 2017
The 'Fulcrum'

BTI Partners believes its Westshore Marina District will spur further growth in both Tampa and St. Petersburg.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 21, 2014
Corporate Report: Feb. 21

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By James R. |
  • April 25, 2014
Form a council to keep your brand on track

How a time-strapped CEO can manage, maintain and maximize his company's brands with authority.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • September 30, 2016
Amendment 1: Bad for the Future

This proposed amendment appears to be pro-solar. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies' profits.

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  • By Kevin Jursinski |
  • February 5, 2016
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Ian Black

Ian Black Real Estate has been busy of late, and not just with the transactions the Sarasota-based commercial real estate brokerage and management firm has been closing in the region's heated market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 28, 2023
Private equity firm buys Fort Myers retailer Chico's for $1 billion

The deal comes 40 years after the company was founded.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 23, 2010
Sports Craze

Sports facilities, businesses and teams have become highly prized trophies of local economic development efforts and more than just a seasonal tourist attraction. More new facilities are on track.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 27, 2022
Florida's insurance regulator to back policies over fears 17 insurers will be forced to cease operations

The Office of Insurance Regulation's plan will take advantage of an exception to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac rules.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2021
Tampa real estate exec's new project: writing a thriller

Dave Sobelman, CEO of Generation Income Properties, writes thriller that hits close to home.

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