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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2003
Business of Divorce (Tampa edition)

Most of Jim Knox's divorce cases don't make headlines. But one recent case has been written about as far away as California.

  • Law
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 28, 2025
Area's biggest homebuilders to seize opportunities in 2026 after rocky '25

Inflation, tariffs and of course interest rates have dented the homebuilding sector. But, says homebuilder Ian Schmoyer, a "good operator is going to find margin, find a way to get through it."

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2007
Mixed Signals

The residential real estate downturn is spreading to other industries and appears to be leading a general decline in business activity on the Gulf Coast. But some sectors, such as technology and exports, aren't feeling the pain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 10, 2024
Caitlyn Cobb, 29

40 Under 40 winner Caitlyn Cobb is the owner at Star Academy of Dance & Aerial Arts.

  • Class of 2024
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Legal Tax?

An attorney says restaurants are wrongly collecting sales tax on bottles of water, and millions are owed consumers.

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 7, 2010
Drive Through

Car dealers, especially ones selling luxury vehicles, are at the top of the list of recession victims. One Gulf Coast dealer, however, has risked more than $1 million to reverse the trend.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 11, 2010
Flat Fee

One law firm in Fort Myers started charging some clients a flat fee instead of billing by the hour. Despite its initial success, the economic downturn has made it a tougher sell.

  • Law
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 25, 2010
Spill proof

No oil has washed up on the shores of Fort Myers Beach, but one property management company is prepared to fight for business. Technology is key.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2020
Trunk show brings products, entrepreneurs to area from around the world

The Souk was founded by Liz Gilbert.

  • News
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 25, 2020
Real estate firm adapts to coronavirus conditions as demand continues

Despite uncertain times, Michael Saunders says there’s still high demand for real estate.

  • Strategies
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes |
  • May 8, 2020
Back to Business: Handling Employees' Return to Work

Back to Business: Handling Employees' Return to Work

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Caroline Smith, 34

Caroline Smith, 34, is the founder of Smith Creative LLC in St. Petersburg, Florida.

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 12, 2022
Tampa medical group to pay $24.5 million fine to settle DOJ claims

Physician Partners of America is accused of ordering and charging for unneeded tests and other violations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2017
Realtor Harry Robbins dies

The real estate executive died Dec. 6. He was 86

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Sonika Fourie, 24

Interior Designer, The Schimberg Group Inc.

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 27, 2014
The Visionary

A CBRE industrial broker has been chasing the former headquarters of Kearney Construction since 2009. Now that he has the property, Rick Narkiewicz just has to figure out how to sell it.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
Down on the farm

The construction industry struggles have walloped many executives with daily doses of stress. One industry leader discovered his Zen in an unlikely spot.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 5, 2016
In the zone

At London Bay Homes, every employee gets a Fitbit tracker and a free gym membership. CEO Mark Wilson says the focus on a healthy workplace is a great recruiting tool.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 1, 2016
Stretch it

Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers is poised for major expansion in 2016. That includes up to 85% growth in franchises.

  • Strategies
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