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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 21, 2017
Course Change

The Lutgert Cos. largely pioneered high-rise residential development in Naples. Today its growth stems largely from other sources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Here comes the Sun

Sarasota-based company Apollo Sunguard Systems is included in a federal $20 million purchase order agreement.

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    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 21, 2017
Dilweg Sarasota deal may spur others

The North Carolina firm that acquired the 13-story Sarasota City Center for the highest price spent for a downtown Sarasota office building in the past decade may be seeking other Gulf Coast deals, company officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
A bigger bed (tax)

New tourism marketing district is the first of its kind in the state.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Bowl game

Fresh Kitchen to expand in Florida under new partnership.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Tech on the rise

High-tech building information modeling prevents schedule delay on high-rise condo.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 21, 2017
A Peerless Pier

The redevelopment of St. Petersburg's Municipal Pier has the potential to be the catalyst for even further growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 21, 2017
Fort Myers investor buys portfolio for $17.5 million

A series of Fort Myers-based companies formed in February have acquired five office and retail properties there for a combined $17.5 million, according to records.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Clients roll into garage

Tech and entrepreneurship incubator brings five new clients into the fold.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 21, 2017
Florida CRE development and employment booming

The National Association of Industrial and Office Parks ranked Florida among the top five states in the nation for commercial real estate industry spending impact and the number of jobs the industry sustains.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Data Snapshot: Silver lining

Survey results speak to plans of senior population in Florida.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2017
Entrepreneur aces national TV spot

Michael Wynn is a third-generation Ace Hardware owner.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Waterfront restaurant finishes four-year overhaul

The Beach House Restaurant opened in 1993.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Fortune 500 company hosts hackathon

Hertz hosted more than 50 students who worked in teams to develop solutions.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Tampa business expands headquarters, plans 30 jobs

DAS Health will add up to 30 positions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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