Industries

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By Traci McMillan Beach
October 27, 2022

6 ways to wow customers and perspective customers with webinars

Don’t fear the webinar: By packing the punch with a thoughtful strategy and engaging content, it can really sizzle.

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By Business Observer Staff
October 27, 2022

Former Tampa city attorney joins law firm, will focus on land use, real estate cases

Gina Grimes brings her reputation as one of Florida’s "preeminent" land-use attorneys to the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 26, 2022

Developer buys nearly 12 acres near Tampa Bay for 'ultra-luxe' community

The Arizona developer will bring the apartment units to Tampa’s fast-growing marina district early 2024.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
October 26, 2022

A decade in the making, region’s first bus rapid transit line debuts

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s new SunRunner route served more than 10,000 riders in its first four days of operation.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 25, 2022

St. Pete gives affordable housing developer $10.5M for projects

Blue Sky Communities will build more than 150 affordable units in the city.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 25, 2022

Home furnishings retailer to open first Florida location in Sarasota

Homesense is expected to open Nov. 10 at University Town Center.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 24, 2022

Local developer borrows $51M to buy 42-acre Pinellas shopping center

Belleair Development Group has bought a U.S. 19 shopping center and plans to add retail and housing.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Steven Benna
October 24, 2022

Transactions: Oct. 18-24

Pinellas County apartment complex sale for nearly $50 million paces transactions.

Transactions

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By None
October 23, 2022

Sarasota moves forward on eliminating (some) affordable housing obstacles

Critics of the amendment changes say public comment is cut out of the process.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
October 21, 2022

Seeking counterintuitive deals, startup development firm chose Tampa over Miami

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts opened his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite worrisome looming challenges, is primed to continue booming.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Brian Hartz
October 21, 2022

Ad agency names new creative director

Sergio Rodriguez, who's worked with prominent brands such as General Motors, United Healthcare and Dunkin' Donuts, joins Clearwater-based FKQ Advertising + Marketing Inc.