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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
A hearty gift awaits spouses

The search for a unique Valentine's Day gift could be over. People at Play, a Bradenton-based adult adventure park, is offering a “Get Dirt-Y Couples Package.”

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  • June 4, 2010
Innovaro CEO: Look beyond quarter

The CEO of Innovaro, the Ybor City-based company formerly known as UTEK Corp., says it will take a few more quarters to judge its performance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2010
Spill brings good news, for now

David Wells could be one of the few Gulf Coast business owners to see a boost in business because of the oil spill that's still hundreds of miles away.

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  • May 17, 2013
Father, son franchise operators constructing first Florida Culver's

The price equated to $977,011 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2013
Billionaire, landowner Kelley buys Integrated Control Systems HQ

The price equated to $68 per-square-foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2013
'Lady Columbia' sign lights up Ybor City

Clearwater-based USAmeriBank bowed to history as it raised an 11-foot sign at its new Ybor City branch, housed in the former Columbia Bank building.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
Will TRC CEO's ouster open way for takeover?

The only thing clear lately at Clearwater-based Technology Research Corp. is that Owen Farren is no longer its chairman, president and CEO.

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  • September 30, 2011
De LaSalle Academy buys land on Daniels

The De LaSalle Academy of Fort Myers purchased 5.26 acres on Daniels Parkway for $1.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
Feldman Equities joint venture buys, renovating former Wells Fargo Plaza

The price equated to $107 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
U.S. Army buys 15 acres for Cape Coral reserve center

The United States Army purchased 15 acres in northeast Cape Coral for $2.25 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2012
They really can just get along

News of boardroom clashes between directors and CEOs certainly grabs headlines.

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  • June 21, 2021
Amazon plans major distribution center in region

Online retail giant Amazon is set to develop another “last mile” distribution center in Lee County, even as new facility debuts in East Naples.

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  • October 6, 2021
Banks complete merger; combined entity boasts 12 branches, $3B in assets

Hillsboro Bank, based in Plant City, will do business as The Bank of Tampa after the two banks completed their merger on Oct. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2021
Builder starts work on 700-acre, gated community

Model homes are planned for early fall at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 12, 2021
Tech sector is scorching hot in Florida

Florida’s tech industry has grown into a jobs-producing machine.

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  • June 10, 2021
Area country music singer plans restaurant, event venue

Ben Allen's Backyard Grill & Pub will replace a Brooks Burgers location.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 22, 2021
Cybersecurity firm to acquire complementary business for $80M

SecurityAdvisor has been acquired, for $80 million, by Clearwater, Florida-based KnowBe4.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 11, 2021
Restaurateurs bring a taste of Connecticut to region

The Colony Grill, a restaurant founded in 1935 in Stamford, Conn., expands to St. Petersburg, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 24, 2021
Area eye care group buys Palm Beach County practice

Quigley Eye Specialists adds new market to its portfolio.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 22, 2021
Virtual reality startup receives $10 million investment from Minneapolis firm

Tampa, Florida-based Vū Technologies has received $10 million in seed funding from Minneapolis-based ADX Labs. Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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