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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
Luxury builder chosen to finish exclusive neighborhood

Imperial Homes will complete final 50 lots in Peninsula Treviso Bay in Naples.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2018
Builder starts on model home construction in new community

Hidden Creek in east Sarasota is expected to open in early 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2018
Resort to spend $13M on extensive renovations

TradeWinds Island Resorts, which operates the Island Grand and Guy Harvey Outpost in St. Pete Beach, Florida, plans to embark on a $13 million renovation project that will see nearly 500 guestrooms completely remodeled over the coming year.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2018
Veteran NY project executive earns promotion at area construction firm

GCM Contracting Solutions names Rudley Lewis vice president of construction. He joined the company in February.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2018
Major development selects contractor for utility work

The Quay Sarasota project will include residential, retail, hotel and office space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2018
Giant manufacturer, coming off slight dip in sales, names new CEO

Welbilt Inc., a New Port Richey, Florida-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, has hired William Johnson as its new president and CEO, effective Nov. 9.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2018
Homebuilder acquires 56 lots for nearly $2 million

D.R. Horton acquired homesites in Lindsford in Fort Myers, bringing its total number of lots purchased to 936.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Hospital names new chief of staff

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's new officers will serve on the Medical Executive Committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Cheers! New craft distillery debuts in area

Dark Door Spirits, Tampa, Florida's newest craft distillery, has debuted its inaugural products, Spirit of Probition gin and Spirit of IPA whiskey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2018
Block of retail welcomes new, unique tenant

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Resource Center adds to diversity of offerings on Fifth Avenue South in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2018
Pastry company announces mobile franchise opportunities

Sarasota-based Le Macaron French Pastries has more than 50 cafés.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2018
Joint $139M manufacturing venture produces 350 jobs

Siemens and Chromalloy Gas Turbine Corp., a subsidiary of Palm Beach Gardens-based Sequa Corp., have opened an ambitious joint venture, a manufacturing facility known as Advanced Airfoil Components, in Hillsborough County, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2018
Opinions wanted

The Business Observer is conducting a reader survey.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2018
Homebuilder seizes on popularity of farmhouse trend at new community

At Canoe Creek in Parrish, Neal Communities is planning 621 homes.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 26, 2018
Systemic growth: Law firm has plans for global support hub in area

Baker McKenzie, an international law firm that generated $2.9 billion in revenue last year, plans to build a new global support facility in Tampa, Florida, that will employ 300 people when it opens in 2020.

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