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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 17, 2015
The return of spec

In a move not seen in years, a developer plans new offices in Naples — sans tenants.

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  • July 17, 2015
Entrepreneurial docs win accolades

By day, Alexander Eaton and Hussein Wafapoor see dozens of patients at their ophthalmology practice, Retina Health Center in Fort Myers.

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  • July 17, 2015
Wanted: Best of the best

The Business Observer is scouting for bright, young business leaders for the 16th year of the popular “40 under 40” issue. It's open to entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in any field or industry from the Greater Tampa area through Naples.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Subdivide and Conquer

Canada's Agellan Capital Partners buys the former Kash n' Karry Food Stores distribution center and corporate headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Michael Hinman
  • July 17, 2015
Vinik's Vision

Downtown Tampa will never be the same when Jeff Vinik's redevelopment project is in full gear. That's the idea.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Tech shakes up real estate

Over the last two decades, technology has radically changed how people live and work.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Plastic surgeon/ear, nose, throat doctor buys Bee Ridge buildings

A company led by Sarasota plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist Dr. Sumeet Bhanot purchased two connected office buildings with a total of 4,650 square feet for $1.23 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Same-sex marriage ruling impact dissected

The U.S. Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling will impact more than state and local government officials.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Gas prices fuel tourism

It's no surprise that Florida is a big beneficiary of lower oil prices. To the delight of the hospitality industry, Americans are driving to the Sunshine State in record numbers, filling hotel rooms, restaurants and attractions statewide.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Retail bidder takes TIA to court

A $1.3 billion concessions deal Tampa International Airport operators struck with 11 different business groups is headed to court.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Barron Collier Cos., partner, buy Tamiami Trail office building

Naples-based Barron Collier Cos. and an affiliate of Quincy, Mass.-based FoxRock Properties purchased a 40,288-square-foot Naples office building for $9 million. The price equated to $223 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 17, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Dr. Mark Kauffman

Dr. Mark Kauffman got interested in real estate investment and development more than three decades ago because he didn't trust the stock market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 17, 2015
Commercial real estate

Ritz to undergo renovations; Tampa buildings going 'green'

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Face of Hertz exits (handsomely)

Ever since Hertz announced it would relocate its global headquarters to Estero from New Jersey, Richard Broome was the face of the company in Southwest Florida.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2015
Biz loans on upswing, at least at one bank

The post-recession recovery has a discrepancy between many bankers and business owners. It's an oft-heard refrain: Bankers say they are lending, yet entrepreneurs can't get loans.

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