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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 10, 2026
Construction giant moving local HQ, jobs from Naples to Fort Myers

Manhattan Construction has begun work on a new office in Lee County where it will create a centralized hub.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 18, 2022
Recession fears aren't slowing down RV industry's surge, area dealers say

The industry barrels past most talk about downturns and recessions.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Spend Wisely; Target Prospects by Lou Lasday

The hottest business trend is the miniaturization of strategic marketing initiatives.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
No quick fix

Commercial real estate on the Gulf Coast will feel the effects of the economic downturn in 2009. Here's how to prepare.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2013
Lends on the Mends

Banks across the Gulf Coast, when in group formation, have surpassed $25 billion in total assets. But some banks stand alone with double-digit percentage drops.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 25, 2012
Scott Fischer

The CEO of Scott Fischer Enterprises, owner and operator of five Harley-Davidson motorcycle stores, opened his Fort Myers office for a peek into his world.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • June 1, 2012
Marketing Like Crazy

PostcardMania never let up on the marketing gas, even when the economy tanked and revenues fell. It paid off.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 15, 2020
Justin Allbright, 33

Security Alarm Corp., President

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 10, 2020
Medical supply firm aims to maintain payroll amid crisis

The coronavirus pandemic has put a crimp in long-range planning at Mercedes Scientific.

  • Leadership
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  • By Elizabeth Morrisey |
  • July 22, 2016
Ready for launch

Three Lakeland food-related businesses, with an entrepreneurial nudge, have found some fast success.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • April 16, 2015
6 facts employers should know about high-deductible health insurance

High-deductible insurance plans are one of the more popular remedies to deal with rising health care costs. Here are six important facts to understand about high-deductible health care.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 30, 2023
Historic beach hotel wants to add 629 rooms as part of massive expansion

Golf, retail properties sold and a company buys three Manatee warehouse top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Oettinger Davidoff Group moves headquarters

The Oettinger Davidoff Group has announced plans to relocate its headquarters to a 100,000-square-foot building in Pinellas Park.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Ritz-Carlton Sarasota starts renovation

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota has kicked off the renovation portion of its $5 million improvement project and aside from guests the big winners will be charities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Lee County sends a pro-growth message

It took months of seemingly endless discussion, but Lee County commissioners took the bold step of slashing taxes on new construction for two years by 80%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2012
New law firm comes to Tampa

Miami law firm Farrell & Patel opens Ybor City location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2011
Businesses involved in 'Thin Blue Line'

A new nighttime element to Tampa's skyline represents a show of support to law enforcement by local businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
MagneGas shows new growth

The company gains market share as it adds new locations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2011
Banking closure rate slows down

Good news for nervous Gulf Coast bankers: The frenzy of bank failures nationwide could be subsiding.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2018
Developer unveils plans for new waterfront restaurant

Salt Shack on the Bay, a new waterfront bar and grill, is set to open for business in early spring 2019 in south Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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