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  • October 5, 2018
New platform aims to simplify home-buying process

A new platform launching in the Tampa area aims to simplify the home-buying process.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2018
Polk properties prove to be investment worthy

Recent industrial deals involving distribution centers occupied by Best Buy Co. and Sherwin-Williams Co. demonstrate that the Polk County market remains a viable one for investors

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2018
How Richard Lawrence became an accidental investor

Lawrence Capital founder Richard Lawrence is drawing on a diverse background in creating a firm that advises clients on commercial real estate investments.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2018
Trinity lands Lee County School District task

Trinity Commercial Group of Estero is chosen from among a dozen firms by the Lee County School District to market for sale nine properties totaling 245 acres

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2018
Midtown One to go spec, amid competition

Bromley Cos. plans to construct its Midtown One office building within its 22-acre Midtown Tampa project on a speculative basis, joining other developers like Strategic Property Partners with the same idea.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 5, 2018
Ian Black Real Estate deals sells quickly

In an unusually fast trade, a Las Vegas company called Diamond Creek Holdings bought a Sarasota industrial building in just 10 days, thanks to due diligence and environmental studies in place from commercial brokerage Ian Black Real Estate

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2018
Firm begins construction of community pub

Gates Construction building Overlook Bar & Grill at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2018
Technical fitness

Naples doctor, Stevens Construction team up to build first Longevity Performance Center.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
New $50 million senior living community proposed

The Alloro at University Groves will be west of The Mall at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Prominent boat dealer names new leader

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill has turned over control of the Clearwater, Florida-based boat retailer to his son Brett McGill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2018
Business recruiting board reappoints ad industry executive

Ed Bolter to remain on seven-member Lee County Industry Development Authority.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2018
IT firm pledges $1M to cybersecurity education

ReliaQuest, a Tampa, Florida-based IT security firm, has committed to a $1 million gift, payable over five years, to the University of South Florida to fund the ReliaQuest Cybersecurity Labs at the USF Muma College of Business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2018
Theater closes its sale for $9.5 million

The Players will turn its attention to building a $30 million complex in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2018
Construction firm taps new superintendent

Darryl Piearcy will supervise Gates Construction projects in Sarasota office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2018
Three cities in one county make fastest-growing list

Among 515 cities in Wallethub study, Fort Myers was ranked No. 1, with Lehigh Acres placing seventh and Cape Coral ranked No. 24

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