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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
AVI-SPL sells off event division

AVI-SPL said the sale will help it focus on its strategy in video conferencing and technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2014
Hertz expands equipment rental to Panama

The construction-equipment rental division of car-rental giant Hertz is expanding to Panama.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2015
Monthly defaults rise in Fla., but not Fort Myers-Naples

One in every 409 housing units in the state had a foreclosure filing in May.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2015
Sports gear chain scores new concept

Bradenton-based Champs Sports plans a store-within-a-store.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2015
Senior living facility to get $4M in 'resort-style' upgrades

Freedom Village Bradenton has nearly 750 residences

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Tech firm opens European office

Interop Technologies has opened an office in Dublin, Ireland, to provide services to European cellular phone companies.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2015
Realtor group opens new office

The Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach has opened an office in fast-growing South Lee County on U.S. 41.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2015
Gulf Coast's debt-per-capita among Florida's best

The counties along the Gulf Coast boast a debt index that places them among the 10 lowest in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2015
Manufacturer sues former consultant

Medical manufacturer Arthrex says it has sued a former consultant who it alleges misappropriated trade secrets.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2015
Tampa firm launches new cancer drug trial

HedgePath Pharmaceuticals is testing using an antifungal drug to shrink skin cancer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2015
RV company expanding to Colorado

Seffner-based Lazydays is buying RV America and its three Colorado dealerships.

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  • December 26, 2014
Kooglers: Like father, like son

Answering the phones at Koogler Homes in Cape Coral may now be a little more challenging.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2015
Gryboski Howe & Gravley purchases 23 acres for new Wawa, other retail

Retail developer Gryboski Howe & Gravley purchased 13 properties at the southeast corner of Lockwood Ridge Road and State Road 70 for $6.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2015
Welcome to the village

The Gulf Coast's newest town is about to be born, and it's in one of the hottest development areas of the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2015
Aptaris hires new CFO

William Gilmour comes to the firm from Saxotech, where he was executive vice president and CFO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2015
Clearwater medical device firm seeks $12M

Clearwater medical device company looks to offset recent losses through $12 million transaction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2015
Miami attorney-led group buys former Circuit City retail center

A company led by Miami attorney Leslie Florez purchased a 50,650-square-foot retail strip center for $2.53 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2015
Manatee County commission backs buying Bright House, ABC Liquor buildings

Manatee County Commissioners unanimously approved purchasing two buildings that will be used by the Manatee Sheriff's Office and Manatee County Tax Collector's Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 14, 2025
Pinellas roofing company expands business to include metal fabrication

Ozark Roofing and Construction is aiming to streamline its services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 23, 2025
300-unit apartment community opens in Palmetto

Stafford at Artisan Lakes began leasing this May.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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