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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
The view looks good

The much-hyped resurgence in the downtown Sarasota condo market has some validation, at least from one project: The Vue Sarasota Bay has 50% of its residences under contract, which equals $85 million in advance sales.

  • News
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 27, 2015
The next generation

The hot North Naples residential market will see a $1.3 billion condo development called Kalea Bay. There's been no new condo construction in the area for years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
Fort Lauderdale developer buys land for Estero Oaks apartments

Fort Lauderdale-based Royal Palm Cos. purchased 18.14 acres in the Estero Oaks mixed-use community for $3.4 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
Publix employees want more overtime

Publix Super Markets, which has spent 17 years as one of Fortune's best companies to work for, isn't getting a lot of praise from employees in Tennessee.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
A banker walks into a bar...

Bankers can have fun. Really.

  • News
    By
  • Michael Hinman
  • February 27, 2015
The future's past

Adaptive reuse is not just a real estate novelty. It could be a huge sign of what's to come.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
Peanuts, Cracker Jack...and ribs

Spring training baseball season is starting soon, so get ready to munch on peanuts, Cracker Jack and ribs.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
A good harvest in Naples

The Naples Winter Wine Festival raised more than $12.5 million for children's charities in Collier County and the committee that oversees the grants has awarded the first $3.8 million.Among the winners:

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2015
Sun Dome joins busy bunch

Amalie Arena, the former Tampa Bay Times Forum, might get all the accolades when it comes to event ticket sales. But it's not the only game in town.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Former Bradenton housing official admits to theft

Stephany West faces up to 10 years in prison, in addition to a $250,000 fine.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Chico's closes stores, fires staff

Women's retailer Chico's FAS says it is closing 120 stores and laying off 12% of its headquarters staff in Fort Myers after announcing a net loss in the fourth quarter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Syniverse makes interim CEO permanent

Stephen Gray brings extensive telecommunications experience to the Tampa company's executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Beverage maker shares jump 17%

Cott Corp. took advantage of new acquisitions and a 53rd week to finish fourth quarter strong.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Manatee Chamber nabs former commissioner

Michael Gallen will oversee public policy, among other duties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Homebuilder revenues soar 59%

WCI Communities posted revenues of $151 million in the fourth quarter, a 59% increase over the same quarter one year ago.

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