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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 10, 2015
Medical is in

The specialty office product has exploded in popularity among investors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 23, 2015
Crunch it

The use of data to aid decision-making isn't just for big businesses. A forward-thinking golf course also does it.

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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • November 27, 2015
My View: The danger of the Endangered Species Act

Florida's revisions of its Imperiled Species Plan are heading toward punishing landowners. Florida should adopt the Texas model.

  • Opinion
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • August 7, 2015
Steel deal

P.J. Callaghan has built relationships, and projects, in the steel building industry since World War II. But even older companies need to reinvent.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Senior-housing market has new player

Private equity investor Quadrum Global purchased 33 acres in Fort Myers for a 264,070-square-foot new community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2015
Off the path

Mary Anne Servian was never a walker. But a major injury led to a life transformation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 16, 2015
On a wire

Dave Chism might be relatively new to running his own company. But he's not afraid to take chances.

  • Industries
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 24, 2025
Sarasota med-spa hires fractional COO

Marlow Med Aesthetics has hired a seasoned sales executive to lead the business into the next phase of its growth.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 1, 2024
Tampa Bay architects: High interest rates remain big obstacle

A survey of architects finds that even with interest rates high, some firms are in hiring mode.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 31, 2026
Tampa Bay architects predict slower real estate growth in 2026

A survey of Tampa Bay area architects predicts real estate development will continue in 2026 but at a slower pace due to high interest rates and tariffs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jeff Brandes |
  • October 29, 2025
Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Coffee Talk

WCI Communities' CFO resigns: The recent resignation of James Dietz, the chief financial officer of Bonita Springs-based WCI Communities, sparked lively discussions on the company's message boards. Network Liquidators appoints Jabil exec: Network Liquidators, a Tampa-based buyer and seller of pre-owned networking and telecommunications equipment, has appointed Steve Torres as chief financial officer.Sink says state should tighten its belt: Despite a state unemployment rate that is below the national average, expect belt tightening, streamlining of government and efforts to better protect the state financially from hurricanes as the state takes in less revenue.Sink to campaign for Democrats: And while she's tending the state's cash register, expect to see Florida CFO Alex Sink hit the campaign trail, working for fellow Democrats. At a recent CEO Council breakfast, she didn't name names.Metro acquires 8,300 home sites: Timing is everything. Although residential real estate is in the tank, there apparently are deals to be had. Some of them big.TOURISM TAXABLE SALES

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
High-growth ProS

India native Ajit Nair has built two companies into high-tech players. More revenue growth and possibly an IPO are up next.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Unaffordable Housing

Why there's a shortage of affordable housing and how to end it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2006
Lasday: Value is more than price

Since you will rarely win the war on price, help the customer believe in the superiority of your offering.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing adviser residing on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for Gulf Coast emerging companies.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 11, 2010
Seeking good loans

Wells Fargo Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Stumpf says finding creditworthy customers is the bank's biggest challenge. Wells Fargo became the second-largest bank in Florida when it acquired Wachovia in 2008.

  • Finance
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Not having a funding agreement in writing

Ideasphere Consulting | Tampa, Chuck Papageorgiou

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 2, 2015
Virtual niche

Augmented reality company Marxent Labs has doubled every year for the last three years. In 2015, it expects to double again.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 25, 2024
Italian restaurant chain founder slows down with latest venture

Bar Italia, founder Ricky Doody says, won't get as big as Bravo! Cucina Italiana or Brio Tuscan Grille.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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