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By Business Observer Staff
February 22, 2021

Branding, ad agency promotes principal to president

Christine Turner’s elevation at ChappellRoberts is part of long-term succession plan at Tampa advertising and branding agency

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 19, 2021

Take the Field

Potential Tropicana Field site redevelopers outline what they contend gives their proposal an advantage over the competition.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 19, 2021

Next Generation

Brian and Adam Seidel are stepping up to run the Sarasota commercial real estate, American Property Group of Sarasota Inc., firm founded by their parents.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 19, 2021

TerraCap makes a big entrance into Phoenix

In its first Arizona deal, Naples investment firm TerraCap Management LLC acquires a pair of Phoenix office buildings for $103.5 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 19, 2021

Smith & Associates reports record year

Tampa-based luxury oriented residential real estate brokerage firm Smith & Associates excelled in 2020 thanks to technological investments and strong relationships.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
February 12, 2021

Master-planned community nominated for global sustainability award

Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017.

News

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By Mark Gordon
February 12, 2021

Insurance firm years ahead of boardroom diversity trend

HCI Group takes a deep dive into boardroom diversity — starting internally. Its program could be a national model for solving what’s become a vexing issue for many executives.

Insurance

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By Mark Gordon
February 12, 2021

Plaintiff attorneys on losing end of business interruption insurance cases

Lawsuits statewide against insurance firms in Florida, with allegations of not paying claims, have failed to gain any traction with judges.

Insurance

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By Guest Author
February 12, 2021

Rock industry veterans drum up interest in new venue

Looking beyond the pandemic, a pair of music industry entrepreneurs target a new entertainment business with an old-school vibe.

Travel-Tourism

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By Beth Luberecki
February 12, 2021

Insurance firm's revenue grows threefold, to nearly $20 million

In one year, insurance firm doubles its payroll, to now more than 200 people, and grows revenue 300%, to $20 million. How? By embracing technology and sticking to an underserved niche.

Insurance

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By Kevin McQuaid
February 12, 2021

St. Petersburg to consider seven teams’ plans for city-owned, 85-acre tract

St. Petersburg will consider seven teams’ alternatives for the city-owned, 85-acre tract that includes Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays’ home field.