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  • By Jay Brady |
  • February 11, 2011
Sticker Shock

Employers are still struggling with the last big increase in unemployment compensation taxes. Now, legislators try to figure out how to soften an even bigger blow that could threaten economic recovery.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 24, 2024
16 Gulf Coast companies make Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2024 list

Companies from Tampa to Naples made the business magazine's list of the best employers in the country.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 17, 2018
New Market acquires Naples center for $37.8 million

New Market Properties bought Shoppes at Neapolitan Way in Naples to augment its portfolio of 44 mainly grocery-anchored retail centers in seven states

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 5, 2015
THE CREATIVITY ISSUE: Outside your comfort zone

Innovation isn't only for the artistically inclined. One area college leads the way for businesses and executives.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 31, 2023
Construction software company to double Tampa workforce

On a visit to Tampa, Procore Technologies' founder discussed the importance of seeing work firsthand and growth plans for Tampa expansion.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Recession Chopper

Fixing old helicopter engines is close to being recession proof. AirTechnology Group expects 10% growth next year as governments and companies cut back on purchases of new helicopters and increase maintenance of older ones.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 6, 2012
Bud is back

Bud Nocera led Florida's tourism efforts in the 2000s. Now, he's returned to Lee County where his career began.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2004
The Sponsors (Sara/Mana edition)

Sponsors for the event include: Northern Trust Bank, CPA Associates, Gevity HR, John Cannon Homes Inc., Lee Wetherington Cos., Startup Florida, USF, Sarasota-Manatee, Vengroff, Williams & Associates and Walters Levine Brown Klingensmith & Thomison PA

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 13, 2017
Self-made style

Homebuilding marketing executive Leisa Weintraub can often be found wearing outfits she designed and sewed.

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  • By CGI Windows & Doors Staff |
  • April 8, 2021
Nominate Your Hero

CGI Windows & Doors Launches Statewide Contest

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Sarasota/Manatee 40 under 40

A look at the best an brightest under 40 in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2018
Builder readies luxury condo project

Core Development recently announced plans to break ground this spring on BLVD Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 24, 2020
Apex Awards honor region's brokers

Realtors Land Institute awards recognize top land-focused brokers nationwide, including six from the Gulf Coast and Central Florida

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2018
Florida, behind a surprise No. 1 and No. 2, ranks third in business climate report

A metric that put Florida among the top three is exports: nearly seven out of 10, 69%, of Florida’s’ large export total comes from small businesses, the report shows.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 16, 2018
Fare Warning

Being different in a fiercely competitive market, like groceries, leaves little room to skimp on the brand and mission.

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  • March 24, 2017
Travel time

Freebies and discounts boost Florida's west coat

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 26, 2018
Jo Ann Koontz, 39

Founder, Koontz & Associates, PL/ Koontz & Parkin, CPAs PLLC

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2013
Liberty Group converts hotel from Comfort Inn to Best Western Plus

The new owner says it has invested nearly $1 million during the past year to reposition the property at 2003 S. Frontage Road.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on local movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2010
Transitions Optical names COO

Dave Cole takes over as chief operating officer for the Pinellas Park company.

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