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  • By Denise Federer |
  • April 8, 2021
Five steps every family business should take for a successful succession

In going from one generation to the next in a family-run company, there are a lots of minefields to avoid. A big one: Don’t rule from retirement.

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  • By A.G. Lafley |
  • April 16, 2021
Want a glistening factory? First kill the snakes.

A global manufacturing executive behind several multibillion-dollar brands reflects back on some core decisions — and how Florida can be a manufacturing hub.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2021
EDC names new interim leader

Move comes as organization faces scrutiny from some public officials.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 2, 2021
USF announces new partnership to give students access to 93 teaching hotels

USF and McKibbon Hospitality have teamed up to attack an industry-wide issue: an acute talent shortage.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 6, 2022
Economic forecast: Confidence, optimism, flows

Strong projections on a solid 2022 comes from a variety of sectors and businesses.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2020
Bank's new HQ includes high-end kitchen

FineMark National Bank & Trust's new headquarters in Fort Myers is expected to open in December.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2020
New restaurant owners build brand around tacos, margaritas

With so much out of their control, upstart restaurant operators look to put a tight grip on challenges right in front of them. Like constant brand improvement.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2020
A Natural Fit

At Marcus & Millichap, David Bradley has morphed from agent to manager and teacher.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2020
The Sky's the Center

Van Trust Real Estate believes its Sky Center One project at Tampa International Airport will fly above new Tampa Bay office competition.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 5, 2021
Entrepreneurs launch cowork space, confident in their counterintuitive timing

Collier Capital Club has expanded into 900 square feet of additional space at Wilson Professional Center.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 31, 2020
What They're Saying: JLL

Tampa Bay’s office market hasn’t been greatly impacted by COVID-19 as yet, but the CRE brokerage firm remains cautious about the future of the secto in the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 7, 2020
Car service company motors on amid obstacles

The pandemic dented Longboat Limousine's plans for a big 2020.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 4, 2020
LandQwest revives "recovery" division

Fort Myers-based LandQwest Commercial has assembled a team to handle court-appointed receiverships in the event COVID-19 pushes properties into default.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 2, 2020
q&a | Larry Silvestri

St. Petersburg attorney Larry Silvestri, president of Silvestri Law P.A., advises tenants and landlords to be flexible during pandemic

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 6, 2019
Museum, education center prospers outside of city control

The Southwest Florida business community supports the IMAG History & Science Center.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 13, 2019
Arthrex fuels economic engine in Collier County

Arthrex Inc.'s new headquarters is expected to fuel even greater growth in Naples and Collier County

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adrian Moore |
  • January 10, 2020
Bending the numbers for Benderson Park

How trustworthy are indirect economic benefits?

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 13, 2020
Sarasota City Center deal could have "transformative impact"

Feldman Equities and partners plan to spend up to $10 million to enhance their newest acquisition in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 2, 2020
Employment law makes dramatic shifts

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in changes to national and state employment laws that businesses need to be aware of.

  • Law
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 30, 2020
Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

Beyond helping health care workers, the volunteers are learning key business lessons in efficiency and teamwork.

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