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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2015
Wired fire

A Polk County hospital is a national leader in technology. That's not only a major achievement, but also a recruiting tool for the job prospects du jour: young employees.

  • Industries
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 25, 2025
Lee County equipment supplier buys firm for $3.8B after previous deal collapses

Herc Holdings has entered into a merger agreement with H&E Equipment Services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 5, 2026
After changes, Boar’s Head reopens plant tied to listeria outbreak

The Sarasota-based company renovated the plant in Virginia and implemented more stringent food safety protocols at its facilities nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Startup Grows Up

After a few years in an incubator, two of Startup Florida's baby companies are nearing the break-even point. The next phase: profit or bust.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Charles Craig, bailing out of Gevity HRJennings opens the parachuteSunCoast responds: Reporting damaging, below standards

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Why don't we do what we know we should?

What makes so many of us resistant to making changes in our behavior that we intuitively know could lead to greater success in our lives?

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • April 28, 2021
Economic development official talks about what works— and what doesn’t

While lamenting some deals that got away, one of the region’s elder statesmen of economic development, Mike Meidel, reflects on his decades in the game — and where the state and region can improve.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2020
Philanthropist, businessman, matched kindness with integrity

Stanley Kane built a billion-dollar business before engaging in decades of philanthropy in Sarasota.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
Stars aligned

Charlotte County is poised to become the next real estate mecca along the Gulf Coast, thanks to a handful of rejuvenated projects.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 29, 2016
Take credit

Residents of Pine Island in Lee County can sell rights to develop their property to developers who want to build more densely in urban areas. Yet such plans have had limited success in Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 30, 2015
Up to par

Coral Hospitality is leading investors who see opportunity to turnaround underperforming golf courses. They plan to spend $150 million between Tampa and Naples.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 8, 2023
Food truck-entertainment concept is off to a fast start

Fort Myers restaurateur Mathew Baum invested $5 million into a concept that links eating with entertainment and seeks to expand across the region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 12, 2023
Stephenie Davis, 37

A friend and mentor pushed a manufacturing CEO to ninja status.

  • Class of 2023
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2007
Corporate Report

Pierce Manufacturing grows Bradenton production lineMoneyShow.com, Forbes partners on Web offeringsAgile, partner release Crime Stoppers messaging program

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Jack Day has picked up endorsements from all three of the candidatesState employment growth in August continued to outpace the nation

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sarasota Magazine grabs awards at the magazine conventionTax service lends helping hand in Hurricane Charley's aftermathLocal nonprofit plans to increase wages in SarasotaNew Store caters to homeowners

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 5, 2010
Scott's real test begins

Getting elected may be the easiest part for new Florida Gov.-elect Rick Scott.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Dec. 10 - Dec. 16

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

Regional business news at a glance.

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