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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2018
Airport lands national kudos in industry survey

This is the sixth consecutive year Base Operations has been named a top fixed-base operator by Aviation International News.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Expensive vacations, cheap travel

Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the world -- but the state's most affluent residents also are among the top spenders when it comes to their own vacations.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 25, 2024
Foot Locker quietly moves ahead with relocating HQ from NY to St. Pete

Several months after Foot Locker announced it was moving its global headquarters to St. Petersburg, the details remain a mystery.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
Minnesota buyer pays nearly $50 million for Fort Myers low-income units

Dominium, which specializes in affordable housing complexes, has bought a 320-unit complex in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Legal Briefs

Ruden McClosky adds lawyer in St. Petersburg office Nominating commission seeks applications for judicial seatYoung Lawyers to recruit Big Brother Big Sister volunteersSixth Circuit Gaurdian program seeks volunteers

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2021
With major purchase, area family plans one of the largest wineries in the Midwest

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. recently closed on a series of deals.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 19, 2019
Preferred Materials buys Naples mining land

Preferred Materials, of Lutz, has purchased a 425-acre tract in the Naples area of Collier County known as the Brown Mine for $22 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2016
Naples luxury condo market suffers big price drop

Overall sales on Collier County, excluding Marco Island, slipped 14% in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2016
Naples home prices rise 14%

The median price of an existing single-family home in Naples rose 14% in January compared with the same month a year ago, helping to boost inventories of homes for sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 6, 2024
Pair of Collier County hotspots rank in top 10 on national retirement list

Retirees and those nearing retirement were surveyed about where they want to live when they’re done working.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2024
Punta Gorda hospital closed due to Helene storm damage

ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda has been closed after flooding from storm surge, officials say.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 12, 2021
Game on: County tourism leaders break away from Florida stereotypes

With a massive sports complex, soon-to-open adjacent hotel and signature craft beer, Pasco County has embraced its new identity as Florida’s Sports Coast. Competition abounds.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 3, 2012
Snowbird Economists

Economists and investment strategists flock to Florida to visit snowbird clients, hopscotching the state like rock stars on tour.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 4, 2009
Government Digest 12/04/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2008
Tenants market

A flood of new product, sublease space and a softer economy has put office tenants in the driver's seat.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Coffee Talk

Gaining and losing muscle in the Russell: Coast Financial Holdings, the battered parent company of Bradenton-based Coast Bank, has suffered yet another setback: Being booted off the prestigious family of Russell Indexes, one of the leading stock market tracking funds.Chamber recognizes pro-business legislators: A diverse combination of old standards and rookie state legislators from the Gulf Coast were given high grades, and praise, by the Florida Chamber of Commerce when it comes to voting and pushing through bills in the best interests of business. Coffee businesses roast a good deal: Sarasota-based coffee entrepreneur Michael Duranko's main goal since he opened his first Local Coffee & Tea shop on Siesta Key in February has been to combine his ambitious growth plans with a keep-it-local mantra.Bay City Plywood re-brands: Tampa-based home improvement chain Bay City Plywood is modifying its name to add "Cabinets" to become Bay City Plywood & Cabinets.Hovnanian: Fort Myers is the worst housing market: What once was one of the best housing markets has turned into the worst.Colliers Arnold growing, makes moves: Clearwater-based real estate brokerage Colliers Arnold has hired 70 new people in the past year and is planning a move to bigger office digs.WCI Communities stock drops below $20: The stock of WCI Communities dropped 18% in the week ending June 26, generating endless speculation on message boards and blogs.Existing-

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2018
Construction firm wins three significant projects, including new park

Naples-based EHC was founded in 1990 and has about 100 employees.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2017
So far, so good

Company focuses on the intangibles that help make for happy employees.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2016
Business and philanthropic leader, 91, dies

The former president of the New College Foundation died June 16.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
Tampa lands Bollywood Oscars

Local leaders say the high-profile event will result in economic impact of millions of dollars.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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