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Mark Gordon

Mark Gordon

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Managing Editor, Business Observer

Sarasota

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Total articles 1198

  • Fort Myers couple sent to prison for $3.4M COVID scam

    By Mark Gordon Verified| Business Observer Verified A Lee County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a COVID-era relief fraud scheme where they used the proceeds to buy houses in two states, businesses, dogs, jewelry and more. Timothy Craig Jolloff, 48, of Fort Myers, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison, while Lisa Ann Jolloff, 58, of Fort Myers, was sentenced to three years, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Tampa. In the sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas J.

    By Mark Gordon Verified · Business Observer

    Apr. 16, 2025

  • Greek restaurant from Philadelphia to make Florida debut in Naples

    By Mark Gordon Verified| Business Observer Verified A Greek restaurant with three locations, in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is expanding to Florida for the first time with a debut spot in Naples. The restaurant, Estia, is expected to open this Thursday, April 17. The 400-seat eatery is at 8990 Fontana Del Sol Way, in the spot that used to be Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, just west of Galleria Shoppes at Vanderbilt.

    By Mark Gordon Verified · Business Observer

    Apr. 14, 2025

  • Fort Myers couple sent to prison for $3.4M COVID scam

    By Mark Gordon Verified| Business Observer Verified A Lee County couple has been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a COVID-era relief fraud scheme where they used the proceeds to buy houses in two states, businesses, dogs, jewelry and more. Timothy Craig Jolloff, 48, of Fort Myers, was sentenced to eight years and one month in prison, while Lisa Ann Jolloff, 58, of Fort Myers, was sentenced to three years, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in Tampa. In the sentence, handed down by U.S. District Judge Thomas J.

    By Mark Gordon Verified · Business Observer

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Business Observer

The Business Observer is a prominent source of business and economic news in the Gulf Coast of Florida, established in 1997. It provides valuable insights to business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers, covering the region from Tampa Bay to Naples. The publication focuses on delivering timely updates on economic trends and business strategies. The Business Observer offers various services, including daily and weekly news updates through its website, mobile app, e-newsletter, social media, and print newspaper. Its annual publication, the Big Book of Business, features economic data, company rankings, and profiles of influential business leaders, serving as a resource for networking and research. Additionally, it provides in-depth industry insights to help readers understand the economic landscape. With a monthly readership exceeding 78,000, the Business Observer effectively connects with a diverse audience, including business leaders, investors, and policymakers, making it a key platform for regional business information.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

+1 941-362-4848

Founded: 1997