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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2016
National bank names new Florida regional president

Chadwick Loar has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 14, 2014
Hodges chief retires after one year

Jeanette Brock is retiring as president of Hodges University after just one year on the job, the university says.

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  • November 28, 2014
Some drop wellness programs

Some corporate wellness programs aren't what they're pumped up to be.

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  • December 18, 2015
Port chooses new chair

Betsy Benac succeeds Carol Whitmore as Port Manatee chairwoman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 11, 2015
Former Goldman exec named CEO at software firm

Meriellen Cain also helped run the technology department at Goldman Sachs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • December 22, 2014
Bradenton lighting firm earns recognition

Beacon Products noted for innovation, usefulness and aesthetics.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 25, 2015
Tampa recruitment company acquires Sumner Grace

WilsonHCG names the South Carolina company's founder its new executive vice president of consulting.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 10, 2015
Five Benjamins for everyone

Like hotels, hospitals on the Gulf Coast have been packed with patients this busy winter season.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 29, 2023
Chicken fast-casual franchise expands into Sarasota

The Slim Chickens restaurant is expected to hire 75 employees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 6, 2024
Life out of the office: What are your pastimes and hobbies?

Tell us what you're up to for the Business Observer's Diversions issue.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 12, 2019
Disrupting the dermatology model

A CPA consultant hired to position a dermatology practice for investment is now its CEO. Behind data-based efficiencies, he eyes a storybook ending.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 29, 2023
New AeroVanti CEO lays out survival plan

Scott Hopes says members should expect the current business model, which costs up to $150,000 annually, to change. He also says jilted members shouldn't expect refunds — at least not for a while.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 6, 2007
Corporate Report

Amscot hits 150 stores, CEO plans to continue to growMichigan's Wireless Toyz buys Beepers 'N PhonesGeneral Dynamics Ordnance gets contract for target practice ammoTaylor Woodrow merges Towers, starts new acquisitions strategy Bank of Florida Corp. closer to Old Florida acquisitionPilger made Mathews CFONicholas Financial bumps credit line $10 million

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  • January 11, 2008
Airport Magnet

The area around the Fort Myers airport continues to attract new development despite a general slowdown in construction. More than $1 billion of public money has boosted the area's prospects, with more to come.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
Ready for Take-Off

A new study by the MEA Group could make the skies a little friendlier for airline traffic and give theaviation consulting company an edge over the competition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 13, 2012
More Heads in Beds

Hotel occupancies have been rising on the Gulf Coast, and hoteliers have been cautiously raising rates. Some entrepreneurs are even planning new hotels.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2013
Success collectors

A Gulf Coast-based billing collection center for a $5.9 billion hospital chain dumped its 'dungeon'-like office. The new home fostered a major turnaround — in appearances and results.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 4, 2025
Sarasota youth sailing group seeks funding, approvals for $4.1M project

As the Sarasota Sailing Squadron faces hurricane damage repairs and builds a new youth sailing education facility, Sarasota officials extend the organization a longer lease on life.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2024
FPL invests into its push to be a national leader in solar power

As it increases its solar footprint across the state, Florida Power & Light has opened an education center to spread the word about the efficiency and benefits of the sun as an energy producer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 22, 2025
Battery manufacturer gets charged up for expansion project

Tampa-based Lithium Battery Co. seeks to grow its workforce tenfold in three years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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