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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 18, 2012
The 1% Mover

To save his moving and storage company from the recession, Jim Henderson focused on the ultra-high-net-worth people moving to Naples.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 18, 2011
Long hold

There may be great commercial real estate deals on the Gulf Coast today, but it could be years before investors see returns.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2021
Florida's penchant for freedom energizes CEOs nationwide

Sunshine State scores high — again — in national business climate survey.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2021
Prominent trades industry CEO leaves firm to join area builder

Tim Dupre had been with Conditioned Air for nearly 25 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 6, 2020
Vinoy names Ritz-Carlton vet as its GM

Tabish Siddiquie joins St. Petersburg's Vinoy Renaissance resort from luxury Marriott hotel in Denver, marking a return to Central Florida.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2021
Downtown hotel to get new life under upscale brand

Hotel will remain open while under construction.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2021
Tiny home community, facing big demand, plans major expansion

Escape Tampa Bay Village is expanding from about 10 homes to about 40 homes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2021
High-end center adds three tenants, including wine-focused restaurant

Other new Mercato tenants include a high-tech fitness studio and a clothing boutique.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2019
Florida manufacturers seek increased output — and clout

State officials turn to manufacturing for economic diversity.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Museum names new on-site food service vendor

The Ringling’s restaurant will undergo a major facelift and revamping of the menu, with a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2019
Bloomin' exec, fresh off national award, shares leadership tips

Liz Smith says embracing failure, more than a great teacher, shows humility.

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  • September 13, 2019
Two entrepreneurs to be inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recognize those who serve as role models for area youth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2019
Is Florida losing its headquarters mojo?

Florida took a less publicized, but still tough hit, in early December. That’s when the PGA of America announced plans to jettison its headquarters for the past 50 years, Palm Beach Gardens, for a new home in Frisco, Texas, outside Dallas.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2018
Status update: University secures 'preeminence' label, additional funding

The University of South Florida has been granted "Preeminent State Research University” status by the Florida Board of Governors.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2018
Transit forum gets ideas moving

The Tampa Bay Transit Forum at the Tampa Airport Marriott gathered business leaders, elected officials and transit authorities to discuss plans that could solve some of the area’s most pressing transportation woes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2018
Wanna be rich? Here are the best zip codes for that

Naples is one of the richest zip codes in the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Jacksonville firm acquires $10M Sarasota branding agency

C-Suite Communications will maintain its office in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 10, 2014
Development project searches for home

Sarasota might lose out on a potential $11 million medical spa development and corporate headquarters project that could bring more than 100 jobs to town.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 5, 2016
Corporate report

Former bank CFO moves to insurance; Pest control firm names Tampa leader; Online firm brings in new executive; Manufacturer appoints sales official

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2014
TIA revenue climbs to new record

Tampa International Airport handled 17.33 million passengers and took in a record $197.2 million in revenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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