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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Could Obamacare create service boon?

It may take several years before anyone truly understands the ramifications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — aka Obamacare — and related legislation.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2019
Six companies in the region lauded for manufacturing strength

PPi Technologies Group in Sarasota is one of the overall winners.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2017
A bolt of funds

Vinik Sport & Entertainment Management program lives at USF.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 14, 2023
Fort Myers landscaping firm expands out of Florida for first time

Fort Myers-based Juniper Landscaping has acquired Shooter and Lindsey Inc., a landscaping maintenance and installation provider serving the greater Houston market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 21, 2019
Encore! Takes a Bow

The Tampa Housing Authority and joint venture partner Banc of America Community Development Corp. are offering lots for sale at Encore!, a former public housing site, to compliment four residential buildings that have been developed at the site of the for

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 23, 2023
Despite advances in technology, shoppers still like stores

Retailers with smart and dynamic strategies — and a penchant for being nimble — can win the battle between online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

  • Florida
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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • October 14, 2011
Scott: Jobs will solve state's problems

Florida Gov. Rick Scott's visit to The Observer Group prompted discussion on economic growth, the importance of jobs and Scott's intention to reduce state taxes.

  • Florida
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • August 25, 2017
Make it Personal

It has been five years since one of the region's most prolific homebuilders headed south — a worthwhile expansion. More growth is forthcoming.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 8, 2014
Purchasing Power

Donna Marks knows how to get the best deals on supplies and services. She learned from a billionaire nicknamed 'grave dancer.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2016
Grand vision

Bold in development doesn't have to be big. That's the key to a notable waterfront project — which comes with a twist.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 12, 2022
City to consider updated plan for $40M hotel; lawsuit to proceed if rejected again

A Tampa developer is going before City Council on Dec. 15 with a revised plan aimed at appeasing council members swayed by residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Walbolt article included in 'Best of ABA Sections'Professional association inducts Richard McCreaGrayRobinson-Tampa hires Jeanette FloresABA section elects Koren as chairman

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2011
'A Marvelous Career'

Roxie Jerde turned from the greeting cards business to philanthropy. Turns out some of the challenges are the same.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 29, 2013
Recover the ball

Syd Kitson, the developer who orchestrated one of the biggest deals on the Gulf Coast during the boom, sees new opportunities across the state.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 30, 2013
Hardy Returns

Naples developer Paul Hardy is back in the real estate business, scouting opportunities in areas hit hard by the recession.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 7, 2021
Giuliana Vann, 39

Living a Digital Dream, founder 

  • Class of 2021
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Paul Beattie, 39

Beattie Development/Bergau Plumbing, president

  • Class of 2020
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 12, 2020
New Jersey firm buys senior housing properties

Portopiccolo Group of New Jersey spends $45 million for trio of nursing homes, assisted living facilities in Collier and Sarasota counties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 10, 2018
Market Spotlight

The Pinellas County office market's vacancy rate and absorption levels have held steady against other submarkets, like Tampa, with healthy activity and rental rate growth throughout the county, and especially in places like downtown St. Petersburg

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By John Haughey |
  • March 16, 2018
Plane Growth

A business with a niche in pretending to be bad guys — so it can help the good guys — is on a growth surge.

  • Strategies
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