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  • Louis Llovio
  • November 16, 2021
Colorado developer pays $43.5 million for lot near prestigious shopping district

M Development plans luxury residential, retail development on Naples' Fifth Avenue

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2021
Former NFL player to oversee new branch for underserved market

The bank branch will be the first of its kind for the community.

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  • November 16, 2021
Local developer sees surge of new home starts

Metro Development Group in Tampa, Florida, has seen a surge of new housing starts between September 2020 and 2021, according to a new study by Zonda, a housing market research firm.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2021
Popular golf-entertainment venue debuts in region

Topgolf’s other location on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 15, 2021
Developer buys county HQ building for $25 million

Sarasota County sold its admin building to Manatee's Benderson Development in deal that clarifies maintenance agreement, lease back and early departure .

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2021
Hooters spinoff opens second location in region

The fast-casual restaurant chain Hoots, a spinoff of Hooters, has expanded to Carrollwood, north of downtown Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2021
Downtown Sarasota restaurant staple to reopen

The Bijou Garden Café will feature a new menu that incorporates classic favorites from the previous one.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • November 15, 2021
Find a spark: Architecture firm continued to grow through pandemic

While many have come to resent Zoom, this particular firm used the platform to its advantage.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2021
Pioneering lab testing firm names new board member

Dave Daly’s board appointment is effective Nov. 10.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2021
Skin science company announces contract with VA distributor — expands sales reach

Marathon Medical is looking forward to helping Omeza grow.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 12, 2021
Popular tourist attraction stunned by death of beloved mascot

Winter the Dolphin, who resided at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida, inspired two feature films and the rebranding of a beachfront hotel. She died Nov. 11 at age 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 12, 2021
Marina — and assorted other assets — sold to Dallas company

The Marinas at Little Harbor was sold in a deal that includes a lot zoned for apartments

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2021
Prominent child-focused foundation gets new headquarters

The  Naples Children & Education Foundation has been in operation for more than 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 11, 2021
City grants tax rebate for luxury downtown development

Fort Myers residential development approved for $4 million tax increment rebate

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2021
Pediatric center announces new COO in preparation of expansion

In addition to overseeing the current three locations, Michelle Flynn will work to grow Banyan's footprint.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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