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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 1, 2013
Gambling gamers

Former Raymond James IT wiz Landon Bass says he knows nothing about video games. That didn't stop him from joining a company to build an online fantasy league for gamers.

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  • March 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collectibles firm to buy autograph business

Certified Collectibles Group seeks to meet demand for autograph authentication.

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  • December 9, 2021
Owner of real estate company faces 20 years in prison for money laundering

Pasco County man pleads guilty for using bank accounts to wash money from international boiler room scam

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Corporate Report: Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

The latest news from Community Bank of Manatee, HSN, GeoPharma, and more.

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  • May 4, 2011
Insurance reform bills in flux

Time is running out to resolve House and Senate differences.

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  • October 1, 2012
Stilwell plans restaurant

Fort Myers restaurateur Sandra Stilwell plans a new restaurant named SS Hookers.

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  • May 6, 2021
Digital securing firm opening office in region, adding 500 jobs

Virginia-based ID.me to open an office in Tampa and begin hiring for 500 jobs by the end of the year

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  • September 19, 2023
Window manufacturer hires first apprentice out of high school program

The program is part of a push to find more local talent for the manufacturing industry.

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  • October 2, 2008
A Taxing Business

Partners Joe Cox and James Nici have built aboutique law firm in Naples specializing in estate planning.Business is brisk thanks to Congress' twisted laws.

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  • September 24, 2020
Southwest Florida lands retail discounters

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Goodwill Industries opening new stores in Bonita Springs, East Naples

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  • October 15, 2020
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  • March 18, 2018
Welcome to the new Business Observer website

Our new website has been updated to give readers a better experience and more mobile features.

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  • February 23, 2012
In the Rough

Has the recession finally given way for a return to luxury? One diamond-studded entrepreneurial family has banked on it.

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  • November 2, 2023
North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

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  • May 18, 2015
Politics news site gets reboot

Politically Unfiltered will include behind the scenes stories of candidates and officials.

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  • May 29, 2015
What is your unique selling proposition?

It may sound complicated, but it's not. This one statement can help your company solidify what makes it stand apart from its competition.

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The Collector

John Osterweil has turned a childhood passion for memorabilia into a successful enterprise that helps charities.

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  • September 12, 2014
Gold rush

Matt Orr sought a change of pace after a decade on the Gulf Coast. He found it on another west coast.

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  • July 25, 2013
Fast-growing Sarasota auto biz motors top 10 list

Dealers United now has 5,700 members in its buying group.

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  • September 19, 2014
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