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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2014
TECO Energy selling 15.5 million shares

The Tampa energy company plans to use the stock sale to pay for the $950 million purchase of New Mexico Gas Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2014
Chico's FAS names new CFO

Todd Vogensen, the company's former senior vice president of finance, is replacing Pamela Knous.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2014
CEO resigning from $281M credit union

Arthur Wood will leave Railroad & Industrial Federal Credit Union after 17 years October.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Snell Isle apartment sells for $32 million

Burton Carol Management buys back a 272-unit development after selling it in 2009 as part of a restructuring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Community lands $2 million gift

Cypress Cove plans to start construction on a rehabilitation center after the Fort Myers retirement community received a $2 million gift.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • June 27, 2014
Shopping Space

Trinity Commercial Group in Naples has developed a niche representing big-name retail clients in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 27, 2014
Take the Initiative

Most retail projects built near interstates look similar — a formulaic, yet mostly successful strategy. A new development aims to counter conformity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Banking is easier in Florida

The most visible changes at First National Bank of the Gulf Coast will be signs with the bank's new name: First Florida Integrity Bank.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Ronto Group, partners buy Orange Blossom Ranch, Groves

The Ronto Group and its equity partners, including Boston-based Rockpoint Group LLC, purchased the partially developed Orange Blossom Ranch and Orange Blossom Groves communities for $15.26 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
WANTED: Bright young leaders

The Business Observer is scouting for bright, young business leaders for the 15th year of the popular “40 under 40” issue. It's open to entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in any field or industry from Tampa to Naples.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
TerraCap Partners II makes final investment

The investment fund TerraCap Partners II purchased a 105,872-square-foot office building for $6.67 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Sarasota real estate broker buys, renaming Banana Bay Club Waterside Cottages

Sarasota broker Kevin Skiest, owner of Marke Associates, purchased the seven-unit Banana Bay Club Waterside Cottages on Siesta Key for $1.25 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust buys St. Andrews Medical Park

American Realty Capital Healthcare Trust purchased the 64,197-square-foot St. Andrews Medical Park for $13.31 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • June 27, 2014
Best Use

It Works Global redefines funky-cool in its new office space. It's a $10 million home-field advantage.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2014
Wal-Mart buys Chevy dealership for Seminole Heights Supercenter

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. purchased the 11.35-acre former Abraham Chevrolet automobile dealership site in east Tampa for $4.95 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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