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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2013
Alico's $4 million consulting deal

The resignation of Alico CEO JD Alexander on Nov. 6 ends the storied ownership of one of the biggest agribusiness companies in the state.

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  • November 28, 2013
HMA sale OK after all

When Glenview Capital Management led a shareholder revolt to oust the board of Naples-based Health Management Associates, it questioned the board's deal to sell HMA to Community Health Systems for $7.6 billion.

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  • December 13, 2013
Hillsborough school board awarded land on Country Road 672

The property was transferred in exchange for $5.02 million in impact-fee credits, equal to $147,777 per acre.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2013
Fort Myers home prices jump 21%

Existing-home prices continue to escalate at a fast pace in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
He's back: Icahn targets Hertz

In Southwest Florida, private-equity investor Carl Icahn is best remembered for his ruthless battle to control Bonita Springs-based developer and homebuilder WCI Communities in the late 2000s.

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  • January 14, 2014
Wireless firm connects nearly $1M in new sales

xG Technology follows through on a diversification strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 14, 2016
Homebuilder nearly hits 100 sales in June

The builder has closed more than 500 sales so far this year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 19, 2016
Small airport earns state recognition

The Florida Department of Transportation named Punta Gorda Airport as the best commercial airport in the state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2016
Pennsylvania firm plots jobs, growth in Tampa

Move from McManis & Monsalve Associates includes a $700,000 in capital investment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2016
Nonprofit plucks new CEO

Robert Sullivan has been in the events and event venue industry for more than 30 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2016
Real estate brokerage punts Michigan, lands in Sarasota

McMullen Properties Inc. was founded in 1910.

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  • September 16, 2016
Cars on the move

Door-to-door grocery delivery is yesterday's news.

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  • September 16, 2016
Engineering firm appoints leader

Snell Engineering works in the commercial, residential and municipal sectors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 6, 2016
Miami company buys $8M Manatee County firm

Manatee County-based Laundry Plus was founded in 1989.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 4, 2016
Real estate firm opens Anna Maria Island sales office

The office is the company's 19th location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 5, 2016
Tampa firm continues quest for growth

The company plans to increase its staff by 50%.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 17, 2016
Three women execs make top IT industry list

The trio was named to the 2016 Women of the Channel list.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 20, 2016
Become a net promoter

Everyone knows word of mouth is often the best form of advertising.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Karen Johnson-Crowther

A perennial Power Brokers' recipient, Karen Johnson-Crowther proved herself again in 2015 with a Top Retail Leasing Brokers designation.

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  • May 24, 2016
Longtime Chamber leader resigns after 40-year career

Steve Queior has led the organization since late 2003.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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