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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 17, 2017
Two step

The merger of two Southwest Florida organizations could lead to prosperity for both entities. But consolidation also comes with some consternation.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 19, 2009
Positive AIG Effect

As companies shun the flashy resorts in this economic downturn, hoteliers like Fred Hirschovits hope corporate planners will pick the new Holiday Inn he recently opened.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 1, 2026
Vegas exec brings big bet mentality to new Tampa gig

Travis Lunn led some of Las Vegas’ most recognizable properties before taking on the role of president of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2020
Resort, sold for a $250M redevelopment project, faces last season

The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club opened in 1946.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Michael J. Wilson, Williams Parker |
  • June 4, 2021
Florida (Finally) Enacts Wayfair Legislation

Florida (Finally) Enacts Wayfair Legislation

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • April 21, 2017
A new alternative on the way?

The alternative minimum tax — or AMT, more popularly — has been in the news of late, and while most Americans have heard of it, not many can tell you exactly what the tax is or how it's computed.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2011
VisitFlorida move causes flap

Many tourism officials oppose combining VisitFlorida with other agencies.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2022
Vocational training nonprofit receives $3M federal grant

AmSkills, a vocational training nonprofit, has received a $3 million federal grant that will help it complete a workforce training innovation center in Pasco County, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2019
Master-planned community sees growth in home sales

West Villages Florida had 124 net home sales in February.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
New St. Pete incubator has August opening

The Tampa Bay Innovation Center will open the TEC Garage in a temporary space in the St. Petersburg College Downtown Center while it develops the incubator's permanent home.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2024
USF architecture professor’s firm opens first US office in Tampa

German architecture firm JSWD is expanding into the United States with an office in a former retail space previously occupied by Sorrento Sweets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 8, 2023
Pair of Sarasota bagel shops reopen under new brand

The name honors the grandfather, Burton “Buddy” Koffman, of the two brothers who own the stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: VenVest hooks up with Mister SparkyEast County perspective on the Far EastMunroes sell mainstay, plan new concept

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2022
SRQ continues hot passenger streak even through hurricane

Even with an estimated loss of 20,000 passengers, the airport still reported an increase over September 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Powerbrokers want in on weak banks

Former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairman Bill Isaac, a Longboat Key resident and local businessman, apparently smells opportunity amid the carnage in the banking industry.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2012
Community clinic moving to Olean building

The Port Charlotte office building in Port Charlotte sold for $875,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2012
Garrity Land Development buys Dale Mabry Palms

The Garrity Land Development Group purchased the 40-unit Dale Mabry Palms Apartments for $2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 26, 2024
Lennar readies Pinellas townhouse community for sale

National homebuilder Lennar has commenced sales at Townes at Bayou Heights, a Pinellas Park gated community of 32 townhouses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Carrot or stick?: Businessman Harvey Vengroff had a not so subtle ace up his sleeve in negotiations with the City of Sarasota over The Backlot project.Colorful choice: Sarasota's newest hotel is on the way.Last straw: Don't ask a banker about his CAMELS.Study: Florida small business friendly: Florida's business climate is supportive of small business, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)/Florida's small-business conditions report.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 20, 2012
Value Investor

Stuart Schweitzer, a top Wall Street investment strategist, believes Florida's real estate market is finally reaching a bottom — enough to invest his own money on it.

  • Strategies
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