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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 25, 2024
Report: Financial losses put 13 rural Florida hospitals at risk of closure

On a national scale, more than 100 rural hospitals have shuttered in the past decade.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 10, 2025
$3B global wellness company opens American HQ in Manatee County

PM-International plans to invest $50 million into expanding its footprint in Manatee County, where it projects it could someday hire up to 1,000 employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 21, 2025
Go behind (and under) the scenes: setting up an ice skating rink in Tampa

The small ice rink in downtown Tampa should get the community ready for the big outdoor rink coming Feb. 1

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2023
Florida SBA lending market readies itself for more competition

In both the Sunshine State and nationally, more lenders look to capitalize on federally-backed lending programs.

  • Florida
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • June 19, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for May 23-29 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Bonita Springs land deal for $10.5 million is one of the highlights in this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 28, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 8-14 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A Tampa apartment complex selling for $87.5 million highlights the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 7, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for July 11-17 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An IMG land deal for nearly $245 million leads this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2023
Nearly 15 years after bank collapsed, rural SBA loan leader is back in action

Charlie Conoley will seek to grow the USDA loan program at BayFirst National Bank in St. Petersburg.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2023
Naples brokerage, one of the largest in region, names new office leaders

Appointments follow the retirement of John R. Wood Christie’s International Real Estate's central office managing broker.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2022
Relentless statewide homebuilding boom shows little sign of easing

Several cities in the region score high in new homes approved.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2022
It Works entrepreneur launches streaming TV network

Mark Pentecost has big plans for Impact Professionals.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Planet Prostate

High prices and high technology collide in this ultra-focused cancer treatment facility.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Finding Greener Pastures in 2010

It's safe to say Kitty Green drew the short straw. Green took over as president and chief executive officer of The Bonita Bay Group early this spring just as the residential real estate market was heading into a steep decline.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Tidewater Preserve to add high-rise residences

WCI Communities will build 10-story residential towers out east as part of a 374-acre community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2008
Corporate Report

Clockwork Home Services buys Albracht/K&DIntertape Polymer Group earns High Achiever AwardTexas' SMG Technologies buys UTEK's Carbon Capture

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 15, 2009
Pimp my cart

David Vahala is looking out for your backside. Once you sit in his Ultimate Golf Seat, he promises you'll be able to walk to the 19th hole.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 7, 2010
Drive Through

Car dealers, especially ones selling luxury vehicles, are at the top of the list of recession victims. One Gulf Coast dealer, however, has risked more than $1 million to reverse the trend.

  • Strategies
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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.

  • Strategies
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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.

  • Strategies
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