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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.

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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

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  • October 4, 2013
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Interior Designer, The Schimberg Group Inc.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 26, 2025
Feds launch probe into Busch Gardens, SeaWorld for rollator walker ban

The investigation will determine if Busch Gardens, SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica Orlando discriminated against people with disabilities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2026
Tickets on sale for Business Observer's flagship event: Top Entrepreneur Luncheon

The event is May 15 at The Ora in Sarasota.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Sound the Charge

Sarasota's retooled First State Bank looks to use IPO proceeds to expand along the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 17, 2010
Stay Strong

After 40 years, Tom James gave up his CEO title at Raymond James, but not all of his responsibilities. He says the financial services firm has the capacity to grow twice as big as it is now.

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  • December 14, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

North Port group expands Bobcat medical centerThe Wilder Cos. buys in Punta Gorda, plans developmentFirst new hotel since Charley under construction in CharlotteWaterford condo/retail development starting in 2007Florida's west coast hoteliers buy Bradenton Budget InnJeffrey Wogoman Tile, Marble relocating down the streetFirst Florida buys building for Lee County headquartersPointe Group Management buys 100 Carillon ParkwayCincinnati investors buy Goodyear storeRLJ Development closes on Palm River Road hotels

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Davie investors develop Merchant CrossingTrenton developers, investors buy Joey's Pizza, Pasta buildingParadise Group develops Naples WalgreensGermain Toyota Clark Road buys landGrocery giant Publix buys University Walk parcelPalmetto shop owners acquire U.S. 301 buildingJacksonville Bank acquires DQ branchAldi buys site, plans eight in TampaNew owners buy Payless Car Sales

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2005
EO-Sara/Mana: A 'Mild' Correction

Home builders say the four-year period of hyper growth was unsustainable. For 2006, the pace of growth will be slower but still strong.

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  • April 18, 2008
Baron of Collier

Paul Marinelli says the growth of the Barron Collier Co. is a result of 'we,' not 'I.' But his philosophy on partnerships has generated some extraordinary results.

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  • By Grier Ferguson and Mark Gordon |
  • February 5, 2021
Homebuyers from Tampa to Naples increasingly arrive from new states

California and Texas top the list of states that aren’t traditionally feeder markets where more area buyers are coming from.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 24, 2020
RV industry — from parks to vehicle sales — rides boom

A good economy, nice weather, added amenities and, yes, millennials are driving the success of RV parks and sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pinnacle, MGM Construction plan rackaminiums for Compass RoseLaw firm buys in Park CentralR&D Cos. starts first phase of Via VenetoWater's Edge developer starts apartmentsCharlotte Development Co. looks to sell North Port centerInvestors acquire Golden Coral buildingCitrus Square work to begin in late 2007Investor buys Northeast PlazaBarfield Bay Properties buys Palma CeiaSembler wins business awardAmerican Financial acquires Wachovia's Hyde Park branch

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Gulfstream Developments closes on Cayo WhippoorwillNicaea Academy expands in Naples, Fort MyersPlastic Specialties owner sells building to companyFortress Investment Group buys Bradenton's Woodlands VillageSarasota investors buy, re-list former Khrome clubRoyal Senior Care buys Sarasota Heron HousesBoca Raton's Leder Group buys President's, Corporex plazasHernando investor buys Apollo Beach Mini StoragePraedium Group buys Bay Tec Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
The Keys to Longboat

The Longboat Key Club's owners want to add new development to some of their property. Have the townfolk put aside past differences?

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