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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2013
Sweetbay closures present new challenges

The grocery industry is abuzz with the announcement made by Sweetbay, that it will shutter 33 underperforming Florida stores by the middle of February.

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 25, 2013
Real Estate Angel

Raymond Sandelli says commercial real estate will follow the residential growth if the economy continues to recover.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
New stores brighten Tampa retail real estate

CBRE report shows strong submarkets in southwest Hillsborough, east Pasco.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Naples chamber chief to retire

Mike Reagen plans to retire as president and CEO of the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Cash flow at sod business leads to sale

Dieter's Sod, in business for nearly 20 years, sells 75% of its ownership shares.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
USF professor named 'most prolific'

A business professor at the University of South Florida in St. Petersburg hasn't let his teaching load stand in the way of scholarly publication.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Sarasota EDC seeks a new home

The lease for the organization's current office expires in less than six months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Gulf Coast mayors to discuss real estate trends

The panel is part of ULI's Jan. 31 conference in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Fort Myers airport passenger traffic rises

Passenger traffic at the Fort Myers airport rose in December but remains down for the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2013
Alico stock a top performer

Who says agriculture is boring?

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
Business Hall of Fame names Markham, Simpson

Junior Achievement names Gail Markham and Bob Simpson to the Lee County Business Hall of Fame.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
New Tampa acreage sold

Standard Pacific Homes plans to build more than 1,000 residences in the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
Wireless technology firm answers $5 million call

xG Technology will use funds for working capital and product development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
Small business marred with hesitation

The presidential election was more than two months ago, but the uncertainty for small business owners hasn't receded.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2013
Naples median home prices jump in December

The median price of a single-family existing home in Naples rose 21% in December compared with December 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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