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By Louis Llovio |
February 5, 2026

Lakeland man to pay $12.9M, go to prison for filing 450 fake tax returns

The tax preparer was sentenced to federal prison for falsifying tax returns and tax documents to win 318 clients — and himself — hefty refunds.

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By Business Observer Staff |
May 30, 2012

Kaplan alleges how he was scammed

Sarasota real estate investor Marvin Kaplan has lost about $22 million in what his attorney alleges to be a Ponzi scheme involving Sarasota entrepreneur Larry Starr.

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By Kevin McQuaid |
June 26, 2020

Kayne Anderson doubles down on Gulf Coast senior housing

As concerns about some senior housing mounts, a Boca Raton firm named Kayne Anderson is investing heavily in the sector throughout the Gulf Coast

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By Business Observer Staff |
November 28, 2008

Calendar of Events

View events from around the Gulf Coast for free.

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By Business Observer Staff |
December 19, 2008

Brad and Ryan Kugler took over the familyentertainment products liquidation business and boosted its growth through tough deals and flexible response to the market. Now they are seeking an acquisition.

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By Business Observer Staff |
January 19, 2007

Cut Taxes, Build Wealth

Who doesn't want to hold on to hard-earned dollars? Financial experts, from Naples to Tampa, offer tips to reduce taxes and protect wealth.

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By Louis Llovio |
March 31, 2022

Naples ex-con charged with $2.5 million COVID fraud

Feds say convicted felon lied and provided false documentation to secure loans for five businesses.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff |
November 7, 2017

Pharmacy owner pleads guilty in $100M fraud scheme

Nicholas A. Borgesano Jr. is eighth member of conspiracy to admit guilt

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon |
November 10, 2017

Sarasota investor sues bank for malicious prosecution

Marvin Kaplan says Regions Bank “demonstrated malice” when it sued him in 2012.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio |
April 26, 2023

Construction firm owner heads to prison for multimillion-dollar IRS, insurance fraud

The Polk County woman pleaded guilty last year to a scheme that included underpaying undocumented workers and misleading insurers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio |
November 1, 2024

Alabama, Pinellas Park men face prison in digital NFT scam

Federal authorities say the two men, one who was convicted and one who pleaded guilty, schemed to defraud investors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio |
January 27, 2026

Former Oakes' Farms exec working with feds gets court win ahead of sentencing

A federal judge ruled that a lawsuit claiming the former employee charged with COVID relief fraud stole $12.5 million from the Naples operation will not go back to Collier County courts.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff |
November 24, 2006

Burnin' Rubber

Recycling old tires by freeze-drying and pulverizing them into reusable powder could make Lehigh Technologies a global player.

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By Adam Hughes |
March 31, 2006

Troubled Waters Ahead

Marinas and boaters get ready: Insurers will boost premiums and deductibles to cover hurricane-related losses. And some companies won't write any marine insurance in Florida.