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  • Amanda Heisey
  • October 14, 2013
The government is shut down, in case you missed that

The government shutdown is causing heated rants on Facebook from both political parties. Some are blaming each other; others are just blaming our stubborn Congress, either way it hasn't been pretty.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2013
UT's Sykes College makes best schools list

The University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business listed among best business schools in the world.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Roof supply exec elevates his role

Tom Campbell earns expanded authority with ABC Supply Co.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2013
Chico's goes international

Chico's FAS plans to open three stores in Canada.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 14, 2013
No phone on the road

We all know it's now against Florida law to text while driving.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Stearns Bank appoints Fla. market president

The new top market executive, Thomas Zernick, will be based in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Local CRE firm boasts top 10 ranking

Sarasota-Bradenton office of Sperry Van Ness is having a banner year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Amazon, and sales tax, on its way

USAA Real Estate bought 80 acres in South Shore for a 1.1 million-square-foot fulfillment center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Regulators probe hospital deal

Feds want to know more about the acquisition of Naples-based HMA.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
New York State investor Kurens buys second Gulf Coast RV resort

RV/mobile home investor Robert Kurens purchased the Tropic Isle Park and 1.8 acres of vacant land for $1.66 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Culver's franchisee Derynda bringing restaurant to Fort Myers

The price equated to $672,269 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Flushing, N.Y., investor buys 14th Street IHOP

The price equated to $462 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Jewish Family and Children's Service buys Ringling's Rivo building

The price equated to $181 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
SMR, Starwood Land Ventures partner developing Country Club East

Based on the rough acreage, the price equated to $49,263 per acre.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2013
Validus Senior Living buys Ivy Ridge Living

The price equated to $176,724 per bed.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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