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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 25, 2010
Spill proof

No oil has washed up on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, but one property management company is prepared to fight for business. Technology is key.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2010
40 UNDER 40 WINNER: The Kids Are All Right

With $50.1 million in 2009 revenues, Willis A. Smith is built around a workforce of people in their late 20s and early 30s.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 24, 2013
Full Nelson

A local homebuilder has grown revenues more than 200% since 2011. He's even been able to do what was impossible in the downturn: raise prices.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 5, 2013
'Capital to Grow'

The capital-raising market for community banks isn't totally dry. One local banker, with $250,000 of his own money, leads the way.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2011
Up on the Roof

A mortgage broker with an entrepreneurial mindset recently traded his industry for a new venture. It could be a gusty ride.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2011
Banker's Wish

The recession-forced shrinkage of the Gulf Coast banking industry pushed many bankers out of work. The solo route was one banker's redemption.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 24, 2012
The Right Mix

Alliance Financial Group is expanding throughout the state, boosted by strong growth in its home market of Fort Myers.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2011
Tour Time

A golfer who discovered his entrepreneurial swing, mostly by accident, now hopes to prove his business acumen. His sport will be the driving force.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 13, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 13

In government vs. government, it's taxpayer vs. self

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 16, 2012
Clean Up

One Gulf Coast firm found resiliency in an industry — office space — that certainly hasn't resisted the recession.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2021
Epicurean Hotel names new general manager and executive chef

Epicurean Hotel owner Mainsail Lodging & Development has tapped two company veterans to run operations at the Hyde Park hospitality project in South Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2022
Tech, blockchain firm reels in nearly $6M investment

It’s the second multimillion-dollar investment for BlockSpaces in the past 10 months.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 13, 2020
TerraCap embarks on office buying spree

Deals in Denver, Orlando and Plano, Texas, totaling more than $85 million close within a one-month period for TerraCap Management.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 27, 2020
Bridge Investment buys Tampa Commons offices

Bridge Office, a Bridge Investment affiliate based in Atlanta, plans roughly $4 million in improvements to the 13-story Westshore office building.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2019
EDC president and CEO steps down

The board has identified a transition team to carry forward the EDC’s mission during the search process.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2019
Tampa office landlords relish new industry report

Tampa, according to a new report from CoStar, had the No. 8 highest average office rent growth nationwide over the past year. At 4.2% growth, the region was tied with Sacramento

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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 Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 25, 2018
Toni Warren, 35,

President, Suncoast Developers Guild

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 26, 2018
Ryan Benson, 37

Co-owner, A. Vernon Allen Builder

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Fast-growing real estate tech firm has big need for more space

PropLogix has grown revenues 1,651% since 2014, to $19.79 million last year.

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