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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 31, 2024
New Margaritaville resort on Fort Myers Beach opens beach club

The resort on Fort Myers Beach has just opened the 15,000-square-foot Fins Up! Beach Club for guests and nonguests.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2016
Bank looks for marketing boost

Kara LeComte's boss at USAmeriBank, president and CEO Joe Chillura, gave her a tough task when she was promoted late last year to oversee marketing of the bank's wide retail branch network.

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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 Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2020
COVID-19 CEO update: Rita Lowman, Pilot Bank, Tampa

Pilot Bank President Rita Lowman expects some bumps in the road as the economy recovers from COVID-19 but is generally optimistic about the future.

  • Finance
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 2, 2018
School of life

How does a school become the community's college? By waging an all-out battle to respond to the needs of students and employers.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 26, 2023
Tampa tiny-home community to hold grand opening of second phase

Escape Tampa Bay Village will offer tours of the 30 eco-friendly units that make up The Oaks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 8, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Manatee Bar recognizes members' serviceNew stormwater firm formed for recertificationProgressive Employer obtains $5 million credit facility

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
Oil spill's impact: How about $10.9 billion?

The latest estimate from one Central Florida economist is staggering. But economic studies are notorious for one potential weak link.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2020
General Services buys Gull Harbor complex

Virginia firm’s deal for North Redington Beach apartments its latest in a string of purchases in the region over the past year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2019
It hurts: car rental giant remains on struggle bus

The latest hit to the Estero-based car rental giant comes from a Jan. 23 article on the popular investor’s blog Seeking Alpha. Titled “Hertz is Driving Down a Hill and the Brake Lines are Cut,”

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2014
Firm models good exposure

A Sarasota company that connects the fashion and movie industry with area locations to do work hit its latest jackpot this week: It helped set up a photo shoot that starred Victoria's Secret model Toni Garrn — known in tabloid magazine circles as actor Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2010
Key Club unveils new model

The Longboat Key Club and Resort's $400 million Islandside redevelopment plan will be available for public viewing.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2017
Bark for more

Foodie trends going to the dogs.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 17, 2025
Builder to bring 1,200-home community to Lakewood Ranch

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison acquired land to build its new Esplanade at Cammaray community of 1,200 homes and condos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
School Work

Employers are clamoring for students who can work collaboratively and solve technical problems together. One high school in Fort Myers plans to deliver.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 25, 2023
Local financial adviser named to national list for the 14th time

Scott Pinkerton improved his ranking to 37 on the top 1,200 list.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2009
Big-name attorneys team up in Tampa

Tampa attorney Fred Zinober is big on big cases and on making sure people know he is big on big cases.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2009
Economic Snapshot: Clunker Hangover

The boost in auto sales from the federal “cash for clunkers” subsidy in August on the Gulf Coast didn't carry over into September.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2010
Age influences recession strategy

Employees may develop different post-recession career plans based on age.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2010
Crist OKs Jackson Labs funds

The state will use $130 million to attract the company to Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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