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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2010
Peninsula Bank under more duress

Despite gloomy numbers, executives at the bank based in Englewood say they don't believe the institution's failure is a certainty quite yet.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Ryan Vaught, 27

Ryan Vaught, 27, is an executive managing director for Colliers International and a member of the Business Observer 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2021
Chain of cafes opens 16th location

Kahwa Coffee Roasting opens shop in Dunedin and celebrates by giving coffee away for the day

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Naples home sales increase 7%

Sales of existing single-family homes increased 7% over the year in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2020
Area company hires sports card experts to lead grading service

Certified Sports Guaranty is hiring for positions in grading, receiving, verification, production and more.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 28, 2021
Air force: Private aviation firm soars ahead with big investment

Private aviation firm Sheltair plans to invest $26 million to upgrade its facilities at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2018
Publix, hospital team up for unique partnership

Publix shoppers can consult with board-certified BayCare physicians thanks to a new partnership.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2018
Former Fidelity exec heads up $45M theater campaign

Steve Akin is currently on the Gulfshore Playhouse board of directors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2016
Daytime cafe continues nationwide expansion

The chain announced plans to open new restaurants in Tennessee and Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 21, 2014
Algenol is hot

Algae fuel company Algenol is the third-hottest company in the field of bioenergy.

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  • September 13, 2013
Tampa firm discovers Spanish shipwreck

A Global Marine Exploration Inc. company recovers artifacts from 450-year-old sunken ship.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
Changes in Latitude

Independent homebuilders who survived the recession had to drastically change their business model. Raymond and Robin Scalero are among the survivors.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Subway Development affiliate buys Hampton Plaza strip center

The price equated to $111 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 9, 2022
Climate-tech discussion to feature PODS executive

Tampa Bay Innovation Center’s latest Tech Talk Innovation Series will also virtually preview the business accelerator’s new headquarters, funded in part by Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2024
Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands reopens after storms

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 1, 2021
Roc Nation, Fanatics among investors in acquisition of Lakewood Ranch company

The acquisition bumps the company's value to $500 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 6, 2024
Florida, with $1.6B, leads nation on livestream sales platform Whatnot

Sellers in Florida grab top spot nationally in live commerce sales, according to a new report from livestream shopping platform Whatnot.

  • Florida
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  • April 21, 2014
Naples home prices jump

The median price of existing single-family homes in Naples rose 26% in March as inventory continued to drop.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Goodwill e-commerce booming

It's not just the Goodwill thrift stores that are doing brisk business these days.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2014
Let it flow: Fuel sellers whiff an increase

Gas station owners, traditionally a tough business to flush out a profit, are pumping out thicker margins.

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