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Business Observer Staff
July 19, 2019

From shovel to Slurpees, builder gulps more work for client

7-Eleven found Creighton Development in 2010 for a rush job. The go-to builder for the convenience store giant recently completed eight projects.

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Business Observer Staff
July 19, 2019

Area senior care company sponsors new, national PBS series

A Southwest Florida-based senior care advisory company has signed on as an underwriter for a new PBS series, Family Pictures USA.

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Business Observer Staff
July 19, 2019

Hospital system scores big gains in residency program

Residency programs give hospitals and health systems the opportunity to train doctors to care for the unique needs of the community and help address the national physician shortage in high-demand specialty areas

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Business Observer Staff
July 19, 2019

Dogs have their day at chain of boutique hotels

Tampa, Florida-based hotel management firm McKibbon Hospitality has launched a “foster dog” program at the Aloft chain of boutique hotels it operates in Florida and the Carolinas.

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Kevin McQuaid
July 19, 2019

At St. Armands Circle, investor popularity goes around and comes around

The popular St. Armands Circle retail district in Sarasota is receiving renewed attention after a spate of high-profile transactions involving the Columbia Restaurant Group and Benderson Development Co.

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
July 19, 2019

Carlyle Group buys Citrus Park project for $72 million

An affiliate of the Carlyle Group has acquired the Citrus Park mobile home and RV park in Bonita Springs for $72 million

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
July 19, 2019

TruAmerica adds to Florida portfolio with Pinellas apartments

TruAmerica Multifamily has acquired a pair of Pinellas County apartment projects for nearly $64 million, bringing its statewide portfolio to about 5,000 units

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
July 19, 2019

Atlanta firm buys Bradenton retail center

An Atlanta company has acquired the Cortez Road Shopping Center for $9.35 million after its former owner brought the center to 100% occupancy through leases with Planet Fitness and others.

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
July 19, 2019

RealOp buys Tampa industrial project for $16.5 million

A South Carolina company has acquired the former Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits distribution center in Tampa for $16.5 million with plans to release it.