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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2018
Failed tech firm, once valued at $46M, makes one last list

CareSync had also raised $26 million.

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  • July 26, 2013
Look twice at port numbers

They say all is often not as it appears, and when it comes to cruise passenger counts, you might want to look twice.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 16, 2025
Dick's Sporting Goods sets opening day for Brandon super store

The sporting good chain's latest House of Sport location will open in suburban Tampa on Halloween.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 4, 2012
Federal regulators seek to sack more bankers

Super Bowl-winning QB Jim McMahon is the latest former community bank board member targeted by federal regulators.

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  • August 16, 2012
John Wooden's lessons get local treatment

Bradenton-based IMG Academies heads straight to the top for its latest leadership development initiative: John Wooden.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • September 24, 2009
Inventing a Market

Triad Digital Media is thriving off of its novel approach to online advertising. By placing ads on websites where people already plan to spend money, Triad's clients get a dramatically higher return on their advertising investment.

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  • November 20, 2014
Newspaper battle heats up in Lee County

The Naples Daily News opened a larger office in Bonita Springs, challenging the Fort Myers News-Press in the fast-growing area of South Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 12, 2026
Gulf-front Siesta Key estate lists for $26 million

The home on Point of Rocks features an infinity pool that appears to merge with the Gulf.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2010
Gov. Crist loses another

Rep. Tom Grady, R-Naples, withdraws his support of the governor's Senate bid.

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  • September 28, 2011
Consumer confidence still low

Confidence rose slightly in September, but is still near record lows.

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  • January 21, 2016
British festival company opens Sarasota office

British-based ID&C moved into its new office Jan. 4.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 16, 2011
Naples home sales increase 7%

Sales of existing single-family homes increased 7% over the year in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2015
'Persistence without bugging'

A never-quit ethos provides a big bounce for Omega Office Systems. The firm thrives in an industry of rapid change.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 10, 2022
Split decision: New app aims to ease group travel planning, payments

A new app created by a Tampa, Florida, entrepreneur aims to ease group travel planning and payments.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2023
High-end SWFL movie theater to close

Speculation of a replacement for Silverspot focuses on a Texas chain.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 19, 2021
Locally based fast-food chain plans massive french fry giveaway

Checkers and Rally’s Restaurants Inc., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, will hold a three-day ‘Black FryDay’ French fry giveaway promotion on the biggest holiday shopping weekend of the year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • December 16, 2011
Doctors Express Tampa opens

The Tampa office will represent the company's 40th location nationwide.

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  • August 22, 2011
El Greco

This place is super great!

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 3, 2025
$10M financing package includes Stickney Point Plaza

An office property and a retail plaza in Sarasota recently closed financing deals, according to Largo Capital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 9, 2021
Owner of real estate company faces 20 years in prison for money laundering

Pasco County man pleads guilty for using bank accounts to wash money from international boiler room scam

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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