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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota City Center deal could have "transformative impact"

Feldman Equities and partners plan to spend up to $10 million to enhance their newest acquisition in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 12, 2019
Health care executive pushes organization to embrace innovation

Last October, Jonathan Fleece took on a new role for Tidewell as president and CEO of Stratum Health System, the parent entity over Tidewell and a host of other organizations.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 14, 2018
Seagate Development has designs on growth

In launching Theory Design, another business entity, Fort Myers-based residential and commercial developer targets the sometimes unseen: the emotional connection with customers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Luis Beaumier, 36

Vice President, Information Systems, WellCare Health Plans

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  • By Stephen M. |
  • January 17, 2014
Big law

Law firms across the nation are merging to build 1,000-lawyer 'megafirms' and jolt anemic revenues. But Tampa's venerable Carlton Fields says its recent merger will bring measured growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Tyler Reddien, 39

Senior vice president, finance, Hertz Global

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2016
Hitting Bull's-eye

Austin Center is uniquely poised to take advantage of positive office trends in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2025
Florida gubernatorial candidate makes his pitch in Sarasota

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, says Florida has an "opportunity to become the financial capital of the world."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 22, 2024
$3 million food, drink and entertainment concept a hit in Naples

Two decades of "successes, failures, bumps, bruises" guides entrepreneurs' strategy with multi-venue food and beverage venture.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 19, 2023
Pasco gives Miami developer the go-ahead for resort redevelopment

The developer will build a town center with hundreds of apartments, retail and town homes at Saddlebrook Resort, as well as renovate existing features.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 17, 2019
Tampa office development reaches inflection point

Demand for new office space in Tampa has surged because of job growth and a lack of new supply in recent years. Several developers are vying to build new space.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 17, 2013
Third time's a charm

It took Steve MacDonald more than one try to get it right. But in the world of entrepreneurs, persistence is a prerequisite.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 5, 2026
Real cost of public notice

State lawmakers keep saying public notices are a cost issue that needs fixing. They’re missing the point.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Second Year Switch

New banks on the Gulf Coast begin to reverse initial losses.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 3, 2023
Legislature goes big and bold

It took 25 years to achieve the Holy Grails of tort reform and universal school choice. Florida will be better off because of both landmark laws.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 29, 2021
Professional organizers see increase in demand fueled by pandemic, popular culture

Area organizers expect the increased demand to continue into 2021 and beyond.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • March 29, 2019
Regional craft brewery taps into hidden pent-up demand

Fort Myers Brewing was the first brewery and taproom in Southwest Florida. After going through two five-year business plans in six years business is still hopping.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 13, 2011
Great Expectations

Jim Kuhlman demands a lot from himself and his employees — a total warrior mentality. It has paid off.

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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • August 5, 2016
Brews clues

In an increasingly crowded market, three Manatee County craft breweries work to set themselves apart. Each approaches the challenge differently.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • October 3, 2022
Transactions: Sept. 26 to Oct. 3

A trio of Sarasota auto dealerships sold for nearly $50 million.

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