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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2016
Hotel plans show promise

Plans for a downtown convention center hotel in Fort Myers remain on track for a groundbreaking later this year.

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  • October 17, 2014
Get your brats in Naples

Naples is known as a high-end culinary destination, but even the most aristocratic diners have a soft spot for a plump and juicy bratwurst sausage smothered in mustard and piled high with sauerkraut and relish.

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  • October 16, 2015
Synthetic human maker hires new exec

Tampa-based SynDaver Labs has more than 100 employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Foundation nabs another director

Kevin Cooper previously worked for the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 4, 2016
NeoGenomics completes $310M Clarient acquisition

NeoGenomics completed its blockbuster deal of Clarient, making GE Healthcare a major shareholder in the combined companies.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • July 24, 2015
Software firm projects 200 hires over two years

Naples-based DreamWare will also receive a job-training grant worth nearly $500,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2015
Bright times for SBA loans

Lending to businesses in the Southeast through the flagship loan programs overseen by the U.S. Small Business Administration is up 45% in the last 10 months, with a particular increase in Florida.

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  • September 9, 2015
Fruit firm will chew on new owner

The buyers plan to continue to operate Florida Bulk Sales from Lakeland.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2015
Engineering firm makes acquisition

J.R. Evans Engineering in Estero acquired Mitchell Engineering Group in Naples, expanding the firm's land development services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 9, 2015
Local drug maker forms clinical panel

Intezyne Technologies created the group to help it build studies for its cancer treatments.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • January 23, 2015
Lee commercial recovers

Commercial construction is coming back to Lee County, an area hit hard by the economic downturn.

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  • February 11, 2015
Sarasota wireless firm notches $1M sale

xG Technology reaches deal with Arkansas-based telecommunications firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 13, 2015
A favorite waiter retires

Every downtown has its favorite white-tablecloth restaurant.

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  • March 23, 2015
Homebuilder delves into luxury market

Medallion Home had more than $100 million in annual sales in 2013.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2015
Auto dealer drives off with Gettel Supercenter

Firkins Automotive Group grows its presence in Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 22, 2015
Cancer lab names new chief scientist

Cancer-testing firm NeoGenomics named Steven Brodie its chief scientific officer, adding to his current duties with the company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 14, 2025
Tampa-based home watch service launches

The duo plans to keep their eyes on your prized possession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 13, 2024
$38 million in financing for Bradenton rehab hospital

The hospital on 53rd Avenue West will be run by Nobis Rehabilitation Partners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 27, 2007
Hands-off Buchanan becomes hands-on

Freshman Congressman Vern Buchanan has earned kudos for reaching out to constituents and is winning respect in Washington.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 20, 2006
Behind the Shower Door

Mr. ShowerDoor is successful by staying focused on meeting a tiny but profitable market niche.

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