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  • July 22, 2019
Hospital system executive joins Special Olympics Florida board of directors

Lee Health Chief Administrative Officer Dave Cato previously served as volunteer clinical director for the state-wide organization.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Homebuilder opens new villa community

Poinciana will include 82 villa homes, a pool, a spa and a nature preserve.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Small businesses nationwide enjoy a jolt of optimism

The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index increased 1.5 points in May to 105 — the highest since the late 2018 federal government shutdown.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Insurance, investment firms merge to create $2.7B company

AmeriLife Group, a Clearwater, Florida, company that specializes in developing, marketing and distributing annuity, life and health insurance solutions, has acquired a majority interest in Brookstone Capital Management, a Wheaton, Ill.-based registered in

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Retailer names CEO, announces other leadership changes

he continuation of the reinvention of women’s retailer Chico’s FAS hit a significant mark Thursday, with the appointment of Bonnie Brooks as president and CEO. Brooks, who replaced Shelley Broader on an interim basis in April, will also remain a board mem

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Custom homebuilding entrepreneur joins area firm

Harwick Homes expands its team of superintendents to three by hiring former home building company owner Len Chardo.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
From shovel to Slurpees, builder gulps more work for client

7-Eleven found Creighton Development in 2010 for a rush job. The go-to builder for the convenience store giant recently completed eight projects.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Area senior care company sponsors new, national PBS series

A Southwest Florida-based senior care advisory company has signed on as an underwriter for a new PBS series, Family Pictures USA.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Hospital system scores big gains in residency program

Residency programs give hospitals and health systems the opportunity to train doctors to care for the unique needs of the community and help address the national physician shortage in high-demand specialty areas

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2019
Dogs have their day at chain of boutique hotels

Tampa, Florida-based hotel management firm McKibbon Hospitality has launched a “foster dog” program at the Aloft chain of boutique hotels it operates in Florida and the Carolinas.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 19, 2019
At St. Armands Circle, investor popularity goes around and comes around

The popular St. Armands Circle retail district in Sarasota is receiving renewed attention after a spate of high-profile transactions involving the Columbia Restaurant Group and Benderson Development Co.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 19, 2019
Carlyle Group buys Citrus Park project for $72 million

An affiliate of the Carlyle Group has acquired the Citrus Park mobile home and RV park in Bonita Springs for $72 million

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 19, 2019
TruAmerica adds to Florida portfolio with Pinellas apartments

TruAmerica Multifamily has acquired a pair of Pinellas County apartment projects for nearly $64 million, bringing its statewide portfolio to about 5,000 units

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 19, 2019
Atlanta firm buys Bradenton retail center

An Atlanta company has acquired the Cortez Road Shopping Center for $9.35 million after its former owner brought the center to 100% occupancy through leases with Planet Fitness and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 19, 2019
RealOp buys Tampa industrial project for $16.5 million

A South Carolina company has acquired the former Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits distribution center in Tampa for $16.5 million with plans to release it.

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