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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 14, 2022
Peter Griscom, 33

Van Dyke Acquisitions, principal and operating partner

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Downtown Survivor

Raimond Aulen's bar in downtown Fort Myers has survived bad city ordinances, years of street repairs and now aneconomic slump. It doesn't inspire investor confidence.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Judges neededNo help from Hollywood Youire invitedFlorida: Middle of the pack

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 18, 2023
Tampa manufacturer to acquire PGT Innovations for $3 billion

The largest publicly traded company in Sarasota County and one of the region's biggest employers, PGT Innovations, has been sold.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2021
Pair of startup banks in region raise $65 million to attack market

The market for new banks in Florida and nationwide is exceedingly dry. A pair of ambitious bankers hope to make it rain with some new entries.

  • Finance
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • March 15, 2013
Joining Forces

Two Tampa CEOs had a lot in common. Then Vology's Barry Shevlin made an offer Peter Anderson couldn't refuse.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2009
Watch grass grow, get a degree

Hodges University, which has campuses in Fort Myers and Naples, plans to offer an associate degree in turf grass management next year at the Kenneth Oscar Johnson School of Business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2010
THURSDAY'S CUP: Appreciative crowds in unappreciative times

With the economy still in a funk, industry appreciation has taken on new meaning.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
McNichols' holey metals exposed on DIY program

McNichols Co. is getting some major national exposure courtesy of cable television's DIY Network.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2010
Lawton "Bud" Chiles' seven-year itch

Lawton “Bud” Chiles, III, looks like he's going to take on Alex Sink for the Democratic nomination for governor.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2010
NeoGenomics previews earnings

The Fort Myers-based company expects to report a second quarter loss.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Palmer Ranch Holdings completes two-lane extension

A new major arterial roadway is open and ready for business. The Honore Avenue extension from Palmer Ranch to State Road 681 officially opened March 16.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2011
FCCI promotes senior executive

Craig Johnson is the new president and CEO at FCCI Insurance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Winter Park retail developer buys land for Plaza Venezia

The price equated to $61,588 per acre.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Culverhouse's daughter joins family development biz

Andrea Frank will oversee real estate at Palmer Ranch, a 5,500-acre community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2013
Marketing network launches in Tampa Bay

Allies Marketing says its network of 12 companies will help clients choose services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2013
Media company acquires TV stations

Media Vista expands into new markets with Spanish TV acquisitions.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
HMA executes partnership with Bayfront Health

HMA has reached an agreement to form a joint venture with St. Pete's Bayfront Health System.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2011
Raymond James, home lender?

The financial advisory firm will expand its business to include home loans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2011
Golfsmith opens Sarasota store

It's the retailer's 10th store in Florida, and 79th retail location across the U.S.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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