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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
Senior living grows crowded

Michigan-based developer Dale Watchowski isn't necessarily daunted by competition from others in the region-wide senior housing industry boom, but it's something he thinks about — often.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
Senior living grows crowded

Michigan-based developer Dale Watchowski isn't necessarily daunted by competition from others in the region-wide senior housing industry boom, but it's something he thinks about — often.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Choosing Baynes' Successor

It's a secret, this process to replace recently retired U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Thomas Baynes Jr. of Tampa.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 21, 2024
Lee County awards nearly $42M for rehab of 836 affordable housing units

The grant money that Lee commissioners awarded to fix and update the apartment units comes from $1.1 billion the federal government allocated to the county after Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 22, 2023
Tort reform in Florida turns to auto insurance and loopholes

Two legislators have proposed changes to windshield laws that they say encourage lawsuits and send auto insurance rates higher.

  • Insurance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Michael B. Gentile, 32

President, CEO, Founder, The Gentile Group LLC; Director, Gentile Family Foundation

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2022
Hotel expert says hospitality sector is rebounding nicely from pandemic

Hospitality insider Rich Lillis says the hotel industry —especially in Tampa and other parts of the region — is mostly back to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 24, 2015
Soup to nuts

The rebound in hospitality statewide has produced lots of winners. One of those companies has a strategy to keep the vibe going.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
New on the Block

Established Atlanta developer JEBCO Ventures Inc. tackles Sarasota development.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2013
Done deal: Hertz buys HQ land

Hertz closes on land in Estero for its future global headquarters.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2012
Foreclosures improve southward

Fort Myers is healthier; Sarasota is stagnant; and Tampa has worsened.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2016
Three-year record set on $2.8M home sale

The Tarpon Point Marina home is 9,538 square feet.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2023
Popular Sarasota Greek restaurant expands to UTC area

Blu Kouzina announced plans to open a second location in the University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2010
Can you feel this? Recovery en route

While the numbers may show an economic recovery, it's hard for many business owners to feel the improvement in their business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2011
Tech CEO puts positive spin on biking

Bicycle riders in Lee County want to drivers to know they have the same rights to the road as cars do.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2011
Florida unemployment at 10.7%

The state's economy added 46,100 net jobs over the past year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2011
Unemployment hit 18-month low

The state's jobless rate is 10.8%, its lowest since September 2009.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2012
IT firm plans big growth byte

Firm plans for market rebound with aggressive sales force expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2016
Firm that protects the wealthy's stuff covets Florida

Nebco Insurance Services recently opened an office in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2017
How low can Tampa go?

The Tampa region, winning national recognition for jobs growth, scored another victory recently in an important category: cost of living.

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