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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 23, 2025
Naples investor puts $1.05 million into 3D-printed seawall manufacturer

Tamiami Angel Funds has increased its investment in Kind Designs, a Miami environmental technology company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 30, 2015
Skin in the game

Andrew Jaffe grew his solo dermatology practice to 16 offices by seizing opportunities created by changes in the health care industry.

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  • April 29, 2013
Florida battles to grab jobs from Calif.

Gov. Rick Scott reaches out to Golden State businesses and executives.

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  • September 20, 2021
Gourmet sandwich chain headed to region as part of latest expansion

New Jersey-based PrimoHoagies has singed deals with three Florida franchisees, including one in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 27, 2018
Cancer care collaborations benefit patients and providers

Lee Health joins other Southwest Florida health care systems in forming cancer care collaborations

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2024
A look at why Hertz plans to cut a third of its EV fleet

Lee County-based Hertz, while not totally exiting from renting electric vehicles, plans to sell off a large portion of its electronic vehicle fleet and use proceeds to buy gas-powered cars.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2020
Prominent downtown Sarasota site listed for sale

BBC Main Street is selling the other portion of Main Plaza, that wasn’t included in a December 2019 sale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2015
Corporate report

Service King buys Oldsmar's Creative Body Works; C1 Bank chief operating officer elected bank association chairwoman; Dunn&Co.'s Lightning billboard ads win CLIO; Dais Analytic deploys Chinese water-purifying demo unit; Allegiant expanding flights between Punta Gorda, New Hampshire; Tampa Bay executive elected to state post; SynDaver Labs visits Europe, looking to expand

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 29, 2025
Sarasota golf course acquired, new management company hired

Serenoa Golf Club marks the entry into Florida for golf course management company Pinnacle Golf Properties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 24 - Sept. 30

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • 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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  • August 1, 2011
New leaders for AMA Tampa Bay

The American Marketing Association's Tampa Bay chapter has new directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 3, 2014
As Seen On TV infuses new firm

Clearwater-based distribution firm adds to its household brands portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 18, 2012
When memes attack

Richard Gitlin was photographed for a Business Review article in 2010 and soon became a meme.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 27, 2022
Developer buys nearly 2 acres in Tampa to build student housing complex

Commercial Street Partners’ land next to University of Tampa comes approved for eight-story building with 150 units.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 26, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Nov. 26 - Dec. 2

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • June 18, 2022
New Babcock Ranch neighborhood to celebrate grand opening

The neighborhood is stretched over 116 acres with 322 homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 17, 2023
Sarasota, Fort Myers jobs lost as national mover shuts offices

WayForth is closing its offices nationwide, except in its hometown, after it is unable to find funding to continue operating.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Lasday: Sell Now - And Later

The idea that marketing ends when the sale is actually made is a myth. True marketing takes constant effort.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • September 6, 2013
Staying Fresh

Sanwa Growers, with locations in Tampa, Sanford and Atlanta, sells and distributes mostly fresh food. Revenue grew 33.2% between 2010 and 2012 after a dip during the recession.

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