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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2020
Builder promotes 15-year manager to top superintendent role

Ryan Propp has more than 20 years of experience as a superintendent in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2020
Fast-growing food company woos new top chef

Chris Austin has a diverse background in the food industry.

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  • July 10, 2020
Airport bounces back from difficult period, remains down on the year

More than 90,000 people traveled through Punta Gorda Airport in June.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2020
University names campus dean for business school

Campus dean positions were established as part of the consolidation of the three USF campuses that took effect on July 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2020
Area bank on a quest for currency

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank is asking customers to turn in coins in exchange for paper currency.

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  • July 31, 2020
Area attorney named to state appeals court

Suzanne Labrit, a partner in Shutts & Bowen’s Tampa, Florida, office, has been appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2020
Former U.S. Congressman joins area company’s board

Southwest Florida attorney Kate English has also joined the board at Alico.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2020
CPA firm acquires area accounting, consulting company

Plush Smith has provided tax, financial reporting and consulting services to individuals, fiduciaries, commercial businesses and other organizations since 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2020
Hospital announces private rooms, allows visitors again

Visits from friends and family have been suspended since March because of COVID-19.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 25, 2020
Scotlynn executive honored by U.S. Small Business Administration

Scotlynn USA's Ryan Carter receives “Person of the Year” award for Florida from U.S. Small Business Administration

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 6, 2019
Palmer, Ralston named to national CCIM Institute's board

Adam Palmer of LasndQwest Commercial and Gary Ralston of SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler Realty will serve on the board of the national CCIM Institute for 2020

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2019
Shopping at city's new amenity will have local flavor

The city of St. Petersburg, Florida, has selected the vendors that will be able to sell their wares at the Pier Marketplace.

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  • February 3, 2020
Community plans $60 million luxury villa project

The Oaks at Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida in South Fort Myers will have 82 units.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 27, 2020
Iconic Sarasota restaurant reeling from virus' impact

Michael's on East, famed Sarasota restaurant, feeling the effects of pandemic, statewide restaurant shutdown

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  • April 6, 2020
Nonprofit — facing a $3M monthly shortfall — furloughs an additional 231 employees

Goodwill Manasota had previously announced furloughs of 374 employees due to the coronavirus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 8, 2020
Retailer makes move to block crisis-led hostile takeover bid

Chico’s FAS shares have dropped more than 73% year-to-date.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 17, 2020
NHL team president focuses on connections, positivity amid pandemic

Steve Griggs, Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Leadership
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  • May 5, 2020
Community marks first home sales, debuts model homes

Centex also debuted two model homes — the first to open in North River Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2020
First phase of design hub development opens to customers

The Collective, a Naples, Florida, design hub located at 111 10th St. S., has opened its first phase of businesses, which include art galleries and curated home furnishing shops.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2019
Tech industry organization names successor to longtime CEO

The Global Technology Distribution Council (GTDC), a Tampa, Florida-based international consortium of technology distributors, has named Frank Vitagliano CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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