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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Three times, lots of charm

A luxury condo project in Naples with units that cost well into the millions is no longer earth-shattering news, given the rapid ascension of that market.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 9, 2016
Institutional Ally

IP Capital Partners helps big investors through focus and experience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 9, 2016
Arnold receives Governor's Award

Lee Arnold Jr., the CEO of commercial real estate brokerage firm Colliers International Tampa Bay, Central & Southwest Florida, has received the Governor's Business Leader Award for 2016.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Gateway to consistency

The 2016 mergers and acquisitions market for community banks on the Gulf Coast has been hot for at least the past year, and the latest sale fits the pattern: Big bank seeks to increase market presence in other parts of Florida through buying a smaller bank.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
The old college try

Try again.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Like a boss

Women-owned financial advisory firms outdo firms owned primarily by men in operating margin and median revenue per staff, among other key metrics, according to a new Investment News report.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 9, 2016
Sunz Insurance completes move from Sarasota

Sunz Insurance Co. has sold its Sarasota office building in the International Trade Center, capping its nearly year-long headquarters' move to Bradenton, in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • December 9, 2016
Retail Market: Tampa to Sarasota

The retail market from Tampa to Sarasota has been steadily adding space during the past four years, even as overall vacancy has fallen and rental rates have increased. This stems, in large part, from the regional economy's recovery and population growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
IN MEMORIAM | John Puffer III 1942-2016

Dr. Bill DeWeese was standing in line at Tampa International Airport in the 1980s, waiting for a flight to Mexico City, when he started chatting with a fellow traveler.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Hotel management firm makes big buy in Ohio

TJM Properties has now bought two Crowne Plaza properties in 2016.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Investor buys downtown mixed-use complex for $3.9M

Corsica Rive in downtown Fort Myers was built in 2008.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2016
Noted attorney joins new firm, named shareholder

Drew Clayton founded his own firm in 1996.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2016
Medical network announces expansion

New facility is expected to be ready by fall 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2016
USF seeks to build $10M startup fund

The college received a $250,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2016
Canadian firm buys Sarasota building for $52.5 million

Tampa-based Meridian Development Co. owned the Meridian Distribution Center for a decade.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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