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  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2019
Mic drop: Mayor goes out on a high-rise note

Developers are set to break ground in mid-March for The Sanctuary at Alexandra Place, a $40 million, 17-story condo tower planned for 2619 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa, Florida, that will offer 15 luxury residences.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2019
Penny Hoarder leader says students need better money management skills

Kyle Taylor, the mastermind behind St. Petersburg, Florida-based The Penny Hoarder financial advice website, is backing a bill that, if passed, would require Florida high school students to complete a financial literacy course.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 8, 2019
A Case for New

Mercedes Scientific's new Lakewood Ranch headquarters has meant greater efficiency, breathing room and improved morale for the medical supply firm.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 8, 2019
In Focus: Fort Myers

Fort Myers, Lee County's largest submarket and the epicenter of Southwest Florida commercial real estate, has posted substantial gains in recent years as a result of population and job growth

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 8, 2019
Pair of Tampa-area apartments sell for $230 million

Buyers in two separate apartments transactions in Brandon and downtown St. Petersburg cite the area's growing population as the primary reason behind investments in excess of $100 million.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 8, 2019
Institutional buyer purchases Sarasota shops

New York Life Insurance Real Estate Investors' purchase of the Whole Foods Market-anchored Shoppes at Sarasota Row, in downtown Sarasota, marks the first regional deal for the institutional investor.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 8, 2019
Benderson sells center in rare move

In a rare move, Benderson Development sells a Port Charlotte shopping center called Peachland Promenade.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2019
Health care provider trims 23% of workforce

Decision at CAN Community Health stems from cuts in funds

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2019
University foundation leader announces retirement

University of South Florida Foundation leader Joel Momberg plans to retire at the end of October after more than a decade of coordinating USF’s fundraising activities and overseeing operations of the USF alumni association in Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2019
Group to launch new healthy dining restaurant

Lemon Tree Kitchen will open in Sarasota on March 19.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2019
Bank expands leadership team

Former USAmeriBank/Valley Bank executive Cami Gibertini has joined Tampa, Florida-based Pilot Bank as senior vice president and retail executive.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2019
Women’s retailer woos Nordstrom executive for top post

Longtime Nordstrom executive Karen McKibbin beings her new role with Chico’s FAS April 1.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2019
Primary care clinics earn state’s first 'asthma-friendly' designation

Four pediatric outpatient centers are the first to be recognized by the Florida Asthma Coalition.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2019
Beer, pizza restaurant expands area presence

A new Oak & Stone in Sarasota will open in a former Buffalo Wild Wings on Clark Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2019
Investment firm shakes up leadership team, names co-CEOs

After 10 years of leading Belleair Bluffs, Florida-based Seminole Financial Services, founder and CEO Bob Banks has stepped back from his role and will become chairman of the firm, which provides financing for renewable energy and multifamily housing proj

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