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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 28, 2005
Snapshot of a Dream Job

After starting on the other side of the camera, Peter Turo, president of Photo-Tech Inc., turned his job into a 25-year career and a growing $6 million company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Massachusetts investor buys Charleston SquareRyals Citrus, Cattle Ranchdoubles ranch landInvestor group buys,rezoning Daniels landDairy Queen franchise company buys storeThe Adler Group Inc. buys 15 buildingsin Breckenridge ParkBoynton Beach company buys Jackson Heights ApartmentsKimco Realty Corp.buysDale Mabry Albertsons store

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Control the Controllables'

An energetic new division president for Beall's knows the department store chain has succeeded by knowing the Florida consumer. She also knows the economy and competition present serious challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Innovation Awards Other Finalists

Other Finalists of the Review's Innovation Awards contest, which includes: CallMiner, The Gemesis Corp., Highwall Technologies, Shepherd Systems and Viking Technology

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 6, 2011
Tampa's Table Setter

New Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a Democrat, won his seat handily with business community support. He plans to keep it with an agenda focused on permitting and regulatory reform, and shrinking government.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2021
Car rental giant officially exits bankruptcy with one question: will it survive long-term?

Hertz leaves bankruptcy with about $5 billion in debt gone, with a $2.8 billion credit line and $7 billion in financing for its vehicle inventory

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2021
College's new $10M home for entrepreneurs has bright future

With a charismatic leader at the helm and significant community financial support, the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship has big plans for the future.

  • Education
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2022
The word for 2022: Courage

We all would like to wipe away the strife of 2021. But unfortunately, much of it will continue. To turn the tide and preserve what the Founders created, we must act with courage.

  • Opinion
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2019
'The People's Mayor' is also all business

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has helped lead the business resurgence of Naples with a smart growth approach

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 5, 2019
Double vision: Baseball executive tries his hand, er, foot at soccer

Tampa Bay Rays President Brian Auld is also serving as vice chairman of the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer club in St. Petersburg, Florida, following the baseball team's purchase of the soccer team.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Lawyer Battles Legal System

Jonathan Alpert faces a criminal contempt charge for not making alimony payments. He says chronic disease has hindered his earning capabilities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 10, 2009
Smaller is Better

Few banks on the Gulf Coast showed a profit so far this year. But small community banks make up a disproportionate share of those that made money in the second quarter.

  • Finance
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2023
Word of the year: Wake up, have hope

Our word for 2023 is "hope." We all must have hope — hope that our fellow Americans wake up to what is being done to them. History shows us the power of hope. It propels us to take action.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Every Minute Counts

Sarasota Memorial's 30-minute guarantee in the ER wasn't a marketing gimmick. It was like moving the QM2. But it changed the hospital's entire organizational culture - for the better.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2007
Corporate Report

Bank of Florida unveils Silverlake system Radiation Therapy Services acquires Greenville centerNew majority owner for Advanced Bio-TechnologiesVäxa International adds new presidentQRS Music Technologies selling SMK piano productsLutz's Prizm Group merges with Berryhill & Associates

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
Three Generations Strong

A business started 50 years ago by Sheldon Smith is now run by his grandsons, Chris and Shawn Smith. The company is moving its focus away from national builders as it adapts to the housing slump.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2006
Corporate Report

Non-Beall named CEO of Bradenton retailerTexas public company buys Fireline RestorationRegus Group opens in Courthouse CentreBeasley Broadcast Group buys Las Vegas' KDWN-AMCay Clubs Resorts purchases Phoenix Law PartnersChamber leader wins statewide awardHealth Management sells psychiatric hospitalsTampa company unveils real estate forecasting siteFirst Advantage Corp. buys Single Source ServicesSWFI ranked in top 10 among small airportsRadiation Therapy Services acquires Bel Air centerVerizon opens FiOS to more areas of PascoTollgrade reduces costs, closes Sarasota office

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Neal plans to buy palmetto golf courseWaterford Cos. Buys Laurel LandRichmond American Homesbuys Parrish landRWL Communications partners buy former U.S. Tank buildingSarasota investment group buys Downtown restaurantDentist buys medical office

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Starwood Capital Buys Assisted-Living FacilityBuilder plans homes over waterWisconsin developer buys riverfront land in Fort MyersLuxury homebuilder buys lots at Shadow Wood Preserve Buyer: Harbourside Custom Homes Inc.Minnesota developer plans Fort Myers condosLee Memorial Health System plans cancer center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2006
How Bankruptcy Saved the Tidemark

Out of money, Nick Easterling and his partners saw one way to save the Tidemark Lodge and Marina: bankruptcy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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