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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 1, 2012
Taking Ownership

Lee & Associates opened its first Florida office in Fort Myers, providing opportunities for successful commercial real estate brokers to share in the profits and growth of the company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2021
Former board chair returns to charter school

Roberto Villanueva is one of three members to be added to the school's board. He previously served in 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2021
Community foundation appoints vice president of philanthropy

Jay Young brings more than 28 years of experience in business development and relationship management in the financial services industry to the foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 26, 2021
Set the Table: Local interior designer selected to star on TV series

Wilfredo Emanuel grew up wondering if he'd ever make it onto a TV show. After being selected for a new HGTV series, he doesn't have to wonder anymore.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2022
Bank names first new president in nearly 20 years

Kyle DeCicco has been with Sanibel Captiva Community Bank since 2016.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2020
Florida's economic engine keeps on humming

In several economic metrics, Florida continues to be a national leader.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2020
Roofing exec faces more charges in PPP loan scam

New charges against Casey David Crowther include mortgage fraud.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2020
Finance giant to turn abandoned Target into 875-employee call center

Santander Consumer USA commits to annual salaries around $46,200, exceeding 115% of the average county wage.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2020
Academy opens center to train CNAs, place into area health care jobs

Premier Nursing Academy now operates training centers in Pinellas Park and Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
ZooTampa ushers in new identity, name

On a mission to point itself in the right direction, ZooTampa has introduced a refreshed identity.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 30, 2016
MARKET SPOTLIGHT | Southwest Florida Retail Market

Southwest Florida's retail properties have rebounded considerably from the economic recession of the past decade, when vacancy rates overall topped 11.4%.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2016
Connecticut investor buys Corporate Oaks

A Connecticut investment firm has acquired the three-building Corporate Oaks complex in Tampa's Westshore district for $32 million, a further sign that buyers are locking into the city's office market amid a dearth of new construction and shrinking vacancies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
A luxury fixer-upper

Pollack Shores Real Estate Group and a partner paid $64.5 million for a Tampa apartment community, with plans to spend even more.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 25, 2015
Bark for more

Entrepreneurs Paula Savarese and Dawn Ward recently signed a deal to distribute their healthy dog treats nationally.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2024
Cable giant invests $22M in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch projects

Cable giant Comcast has completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 18, 2024
Prominent Naples philanthropist gives $5M to developmental disabilities nonprofit

The STARability Foundation in Naples, with a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a $5 million donation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 17, 2025
Sarasota rug dealer returns to US 41 after hurricane repairs

Rugs As Art reopened on South Tamiami Trail after a stint at UTC following Hurricane Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
New dorm completes school's residential core

IMG Academy's dorm area in Bradenton also includes recreation complex with resort pool, lap pool, turf field, sand volleyball court and basketball court.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2025
Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2026
Lee Health turns to robotics to help treat liver cancer

A new treatment system allows doctors to treat — liquify — tumors without damaging healthy tissue.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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