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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 4, 2023
Hundred-year-old Bradenton building on the market

An office building sells, a new luxury housing development is on the way, and a much-needed affordable housing program about underway top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 19, 2023
Troubled AeroVanti founder faces new civil allegations in Medicare fraud case

"Patrick Britton-Harr and his co-conspirators took advantage of vulnerable adults during" the pandemic, says the top FBI agent in Baltimore regarding the latest case.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 1, 2023
Turned Tides: Employers feeling privileged that employees even glance their way

At the FIBA Shifting Trends event on Tuesday, hospitality industry experts shared insights into how to deal with the latest shift in recruiting.

  • Advice
  • By James Gwartney and David Macpherson | Guest Columnists |
  • May 26, 2022
The inevitable recession is forthcoming

Between World War II and 2020, inflation rose to 6% or more seven times. Each time, recession followed — six times it hit within three months of the peak inflation rate.

  • Opinion
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2019
Making ice in a pinch

After three generations as a family fishery on Pine Island, red tide put a deep freeze on Barnhill Fisheries stone crab and mullet business. Reinvention awaits as its new venture, Got Ice, caters to emergency deliveries.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2022
California bank drives forward on ambitious Florida expansion plans

Sunwest Bank has high hopes for the Sunshine State.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2022
Author, Realtor says lucrative market is ripe for charitable giving of real estate

Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2022
Eye care practice opens sleek new headquarters

High-end finishes and unique touches can be found throughout the new Frantz EyeCare office in Fort Myers.

  • Development
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 3, 2022
WIth labor shortage hovering, area builders jump into training programs

With more training opportunities available, trade companies will soon, officials hope, have a flourishing labor pool.

  • Development
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Private Practice

It was a sellers' market for companies that wanted to sell in 2006. And one analyst says next year could be as good as more companies go private.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Three Times is the Charm

First he worked at the Kennedy Space Center. Then he taught college. But it's his work as an entrepreneur that gained him recognition.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Parts on Tap

Carter|VerPlanck, a Tampa-based supplier of parts for water and wastewater plants, never stops searching for product innovations.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
College Prep 101

Studyworks, a Tampa-based college test preparation company, is taking on big competitors by forming a niche and offering online courses.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Trustreet Buys Perkins RestaurantsCompany to develop luxury condos in Fort MyersNaples group plans luxury condominiumsShopping center planned for Arborwood

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Private investors who are buying the Kansas-based parent of Gold Bank won't change the name Sarasota County's consultants report belabors the obvious for conference centerThe four remaining proposals to develop the city-own

  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Florida Bar gives Walbolt appellate award GrayRobinson attorneys elected to boardsJudicial applicants sought for Pinellas-Pasco circuitStetson faculty members honored for workHill, Ward & Henderson hires new tax attorneyFoley & Lardner lawyers recognized By Chambers USACarlton Fields attorney becomes certified in tax lawSatterfield joins Broad & CasselFAWL installs new presidentFlorida Bar honors 50-year lawyers

  • Law
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Tampa developer buys Mixon land for villageDevelopers purchase Siesta Key rentalsSBC Development buys land for Long Bar PointeGeorgia company buys Bay Harbor apartmentsThe Lutgert Cos. buys land in EsteroPalm Beach Garden builder buys land in North Fort Myers

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
For the Love of Boats

The Eggebrecht family's passion for fishing and boating sparked the idea for a custom boat building business that focuses on Panga-style crafts known for their fuel efficiency and shallow draft.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Finalist: Mike Miller

President and CEO of Waterford Cos.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Fabric King's widow seeks $6 million from her ex-lawyerJudge certifies class in lawsuit against Uniroyal TechnologyAttorney's action in ERISA litigation costs client $15,200

  • Law
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