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  • 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.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2019
Hot (and cool) industry attracts private equity cash

The home services industry, behind a demand surge and solid cash flow, has attracted something else besides customers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2022
Mayor issues RFP for Tropicana Field site, requires acreage set aside for new Rays stadium

Not long after killing a proposal for a Tropicana Field redevelopment plan, Mayor Ken Welch asks for proposals that also include housing affordability and rights wrongs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Adam Woodard, 37

Delta Financial Group, Managing Partner, chief investment officer

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  • October 14, 2022
Anthony Petralia, 35

Tralia, owner and chef

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  • October 14, 2022
Philip DiMaria, 30

Kimley-Horn & Associates, urban planner and project manager

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  • 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.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 10, 2023
Trust company executive finds opportunity during pandemic

Instead of sitting around waiting for places to open in 2020, Kelly Caldwell became a pilot.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2006
Thomson: Impact fees a threat to future of Gulf Coast

Escalating impact fees will undermine new construction and economic growth.

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  • March 30, 2007
No. 1 retail expert

David Conn battles against the tide of government regulation and taxes to be the best nationally.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Internet Marketer

Pam Gaylor, who opened a franchise of TruePresence late last year, isn't new to the industry. She has more than 20 years marketing experience in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

Sarasota builder's homes entered into Phaidon AtlasManatee's future builders attend showSarasota advertising agency to market Tampa Bay StormAdvertising group shortens name Sarasota financial firm joins with Pinellas firm

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
Executive Session with Clifford Sladnick

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new CAO of Gevity.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

New player in North Port: There's a big deal going on at North Port's Thomas Ranch.How high can they go?: Prices for condos in downtown Fort Myers keep rising with no end in sight.LETTER TO THE EDITOR: More capital spending is needed

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Executive Session with Linda Lemon-Steiner

The Gulf coast Business Review sat down with the Chief Operating Officer, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
The Technical Investment

From large real estate firms to local banks, companies have various forms of a 'help desk.' The trick is to find a formula that is cost-effective, yet beneficial to employees and customers.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Wanted: A biotech company to call Florida home

The head of a San Francisco-based biotechnology firm has advice for industry recruiters seeking to bring similar companies to the Gulf Coast: Universities are the key. Incentives and tax breaks help, too.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2009
Young Galaxy

Why bag groceries when you can net $1,000 a week? Kody Yates hasn't graduated high school yet and his technology import company grossed six figures in sales last year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2008
TO WATCH (Lee-Collier): The Pena Sisters

The MTV Music Awards are later this month and you can be sure Erika Pena will be there to add to the bling.Pena is among a handful of jewelry designers invited to display her wares at an MTV Awards "gifting suite," where stars browse the offerings and take what they want as "gifts." There will be Paris Hilton, Nicole Ritchie, Jessica Alba and a gaggle of other glitterati you've probably never heard of. "They all pretty much go," Pena says.

  • Entrepreneurs
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