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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 24, 2016
Metro park trades in Fort Myers

Metro Distribution Center, a 19-building industrial project in Fort Myers, has been purchased in one of the largest commercial real estate sales of the year in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2016
Safe spot

Most Gulf Coast areas are relatively safe zones when it comes to pesky car thieves.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 24, 2016
Pivot play

A $220 million deal to mostly exit the scorching hot senior living market opened new possibilities for an opportunistic company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2016
Real big deals

Here's more evidence the residential market continues to shine on the Gulf Coast.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • June 24, 2016
Deal shop

Dan Creighton has a knack for finding redevelopment deals that other retail developers have missed. Now he's expanding out of state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2016
Bank names executive vice president

William Blevins has been with Encore Bank since 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Business and philanthropic leader, 91, dies

The former president of the New College Foundation died June 16.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Construction firm expands, opens third office

The new office will be located in Boynton Beach.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
New talk radio station enters market

WJBX News Talk and More will be broadcast in Fort Myers, Naples and Marco Island.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2016
Children's hospital ranks among best in U.S.

The hospital ranked in the top 50 in six of 10 categories.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2016
Manufacturer targets $1.5B in revenue

The company is shooting to reach its revenue goal in the next five to seven years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2016
Symphony strums new fundraiser

Barbara Wells has 25 years experience in arts and culture.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2016
Tech company sold in $230M deal

It was acquired by Little Rock, Ark.-based Communications Sales & Leasing Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2016
Wireless firm splits stock

The common stock began trading at its adjusted rate on Tuesday, June 21.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2016
Car dealership revs up 40 new jobs

A new Mitsubishi is coming to Bonita Springs.

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