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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 30, 2022
Senior living community embraces server robots to fill a need

It's been more than a year since the first robot at Cypress Cove appeared. The experience has been nothing but positive.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 11, 2011
The Heartbeat of Technology

Fox Electronics makes essential parts for microprocessors, staying ahead of the competition by investing heavily in research and development through good and bad times.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 9, 2012
Survival of the Fittest

Betty Jenny Armas is starting a travel agency that specializes in just one destination: the Galapagos Islands.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2021
Area company leans into video and virtual event production

S-One is getting more into the production of virtual events for a host of clients.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2018
Peek at CEO's corner office reveals family first focus

Talk about fatherly love: Jeff Jackson recently took his youngest daughter, Maddie, to a Lady Gaga concert for her 16th birthday. Not to be outdone, middle child McKenna got to see Taylor Swift. How about the oldest Jackson daughter, Chanler? She got to g

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Tourism & Hospitality

Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jackson Haskins, 33

Business development manager, SouthTech

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 7, 2024
Holiday Inn on Lido undergoing major facelift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open in Sarasota this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2025
Fate of Fort Myers Beach flood insurance rating and discount still unknown

FEMA will remove the barrier island’s probation in November, saving residents $50, but a much bigger 25% flood insurance discount is still lost.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kerkering Barberio |
  • January 13, 2025
Kerkering Barberio Brings Over Five Decades of Accounting Excellence and Community Impact to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa

What began as a small service-focused accounting practice started on St. Armand's Circle in 1972 has grown into one of Southwest Florida's largest independent CPA firms.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 16, 2023
April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 7, 2023
Tampa restaurant company PDQ gets new CEO

The Tampa-based restaurant chain has promoted Kep Sweeney.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2023
Architect selected for Sarasota auditorium expansion

Nonprofit has big plans for the Sarasota arts community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 13, 2023
Tampa tech investment firm hires cybersecurity expert

With cyber threats and A.I. concerns growing, SCP & CO hires security expert Karim Hijazi.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 19, 2023
Lee County creates office to manage $1.1B in Ian funds

Lee Assistant County Manager Glen Salyer will oversee the office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 1, 2023
Quiznos, taco chain plan statewide convenience store expansion

Cape Coral and Venice are first on the list for new dual-restaurant locations in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2022
Airport lands $3M in funding for expanded training school

The funding comes from the recently approved state budget.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2022
Tampa beverage company raises $70M, attains $1B valuation

Cirkul’s Series C funding round was led by New York-based SC Holdings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2022
Air charter company extends lease, hires 12 people to handle growth

New hires include seven pilots.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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