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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 17, 2024
Badcock's bankrupt Texas parent cutting nearly 70 jobs in Lakeland

Conn's Inc. has told state officials it will lay off the employees at its Lakeland center as part of the wind down brought on by the bankruptcy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 11, 2010
Dual Roles

Robert Lincoln despises Hometown Democracy and is a trusted backer of developers and their legal rights throughout the Gulf Coast. But in one huge local project, he's the man fighting developers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2018
Get Smart

Even in the best of times, 'somebody can come along and eat you, like Amazon,' says one data-infused executive. His company helps businesses bite back.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Developers Diversified Realty Trust buys Inland RetailDavis Marcus Partners acquires two Naples office buildingsMiami developer buys land for apartments or condosKite Realty buys lot in Shops at Eagle CreekING Clarion buys Town Place, plans improvementsTennessee group acquires shopping centerFedex acquires Tampa terminal as part of company purchaseRegency Centers, Macquarie buy Merchants CrossingUniversity Parkway Friendly's sold to new ownershipNew flex parks planned for Creekwood, LenaEmpire Equity buys Shadowood, others from Equity Residential

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 23, 2022
Insurance rates to continue going through the roof

Lawmakers have made it impossible for insurance carriers to make a profit while they have created a billion-dollar money train for lawyers — at Florida consumers’ expense.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Repeat Performance

Steven G. Burton's work four years ago for President George W. Bush has earned him another job during the 2004 general election.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
'History's Greatest Fraud?'

A former farmer, a controversial New York City lawyer and an Ethiopian prince fight in Tampafederal court over German bonds issued in the 1920s. Ronnie Fulwood says he is owed $935 million.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2022
Retirement community names new CEO after 18 years

Jeff Weatherhead will step into the position in late June.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Trolley Social

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  • November 5, 2009
Hospital ranks high in survey

Modern Healthcare magazine's annual best places to work list has a new number one hospital: Doctors Hospital of Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2010
Bank raises profile with new hire

The Sarasota-Manatee unit of Whitney National Bank has hired Chris Pennewill, Jr., a well-known local executive, to run its commercial banking division.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2010
Federal taxpayers merry-go-round

Thanks to an 80-year-old federal law, the new Red Sox spring training stadium in Lee County will now cost another $2.7 million more than planned.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
Sox make good on public relations

The Boston Red Sox baseball team says prices for tickets to its upcoming spring-training season in Fort Myers won't increase this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2010
SinoFresh to work with Cardinal

The Venice-based health product manufacturer's sales may soon rise.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2010
Ramil new USF board chair

The University of South Florida's Board of Trustees named John Ramil its new chair.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2010
MyUS.com, Tervis win incentives

Sarasota County will provide up to $325,000 in incentives to promote hiring.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2010
BB&T appoints area execs

David Gambarino and Paul Dumke will represent the bank's Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida regions, respectively.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
Punta Gorda property tops Loopnet for most views

The property, located at 900 W. Marion Ave., Punta Gorda, will be auctioned April 4.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2013
Landscape firm mows down growth

Tropical Landscape Solutions adds clients in Brandon, Clearwater and Tampa.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 28, 2013
Airport elects chairman and vice chairman

Two business veterans elected to steer the Naples airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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