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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 29, 2017
Move Forward

Turning a transportation hub — an old train station — into a technology hub is an expensive project. A recent $5 million fundraising effort has been a boost.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 2, 2016
Corporate report

Tech company hires former Oracle sales leader; Engineering firm grows with acquisition; Company expands with office in New Delhi; Restaurant moves headquarters to Fort Myers

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 11, 2011
The Heartbeat of Technology

Fox Electronics makes essential parts for microprocessors, staying ahead of the competition by investing heavily in research and development through good and bad times.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2025
Fate of Fort Myers Beach flood insurance rating and discount still unknown

FEMA will remove the barrier island’s probation in November, saving residents $50, but a much bigger 25% flood insurance discount is still lost.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kerkering Barberio |
  • January 13, 2025
Kerkering Barberio Brings Over Five Decades of Accounting Excellence and Community Impact to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa

What began as a small service-focused accounting practice started on St. Armand's Circle in 1972 has grown into one of Southwest Florida's largest independent CPA firms.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 16, 2023
April brings 17% passenger increase to local airport

Airport officials are turning their attention back to a $73 million terminal expansion project at SRQ now that two of the busiest months have ended.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 2, 2023
Architect selected for Sarasota auditorium expansion

Nonprofit has big plans for the Sarasota arts community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 13, 2023
Tampa tech investment firm hires cybersecurity expert

With cyber threats and A.I. concerns growing, SCP & CO hires security expert Karim Hijazi.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 19, 2023
Lee County creates office to manage $1.1B in Ian funds

Lee Assistant County Manager Glen Salyer will oversee the office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2022
Airport lands $3M in funding for expanded training school

The funding comes from the recently approved state budget.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2022
Tampa beverage company raises $70M, attains $1B valuation

Cirkul’s Series C funding round was led by New York-based SC Holdings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 25, 2022
New York investor pays $50M for Lee Health skilled nursing facility

The transaction for the Gulf Coast Medical Center Skilled Nursing Unit was an off-market sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 26, 2022
Two major commercial real estate firms on the move in Tampa

CBRE and Ciminelli Real Estate Services have found new homes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2022
Locally owned bank hires senior vice president, market president

Adam Curtis, formerly of Freedom Bank, Regions Bank and SunTrust Bank, has joined St. Petersburg-based BayFirst National Bank.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 4, 2023
Health-focused chain to open first of three Tampa restaurants in February

Crisp & Green is expanding its fast-casual footprint in Florida with new locations in Sarasota, Venice and Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2009
NEW: Fond memories of a downtown legacy

The University Club, a downtown Sarasota landmark that has hosted thousands of business lunches over the past 40 years, held one big, empty-the-cupboards dinner June 20.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2009
Perico development lands a second life

A failed condo project in northwest Manatee County has a chance at a new life now that it has new owners.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Good news, pest control keeps delivering

Dean Burnside, president and CEO of pest control business, is big on motivational slogans to pump up the employees.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2013
Window FIRM opens opportunities

Window businesses, from manufacturers to installers, got pounded in the recession, so when one firm makes a comeback it could bode well for the greater economy.

  • News
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