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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • July 1, 2021
Amazon plans a pair of new buildings in region

Amazon's plans filed with Lee County call for two fulfillment centers to be developed by Seefried Industrial Properties in the Alico Distribution Center.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • July 1, 2021
Commercial real estate brokerage pick roils Sarasota firms

Sarasota County’s selection of Colliers’ Tampa office to market administrative headquarters in downtown Sarasota has caused consternation among competitors.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 1, 2021
Engineering school creating tools for the next generation of warfare

USF's Institute of Applied Engineering works to find solutions for the military while training students for the real world.

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  • July 1, 2021
Ad agency adds clients and work to roster, staffs up Jacksonville office

St. Pete ad agency Paradise grows on the strength of its work with tourism clients

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  • By Beth Luberecki
  • July 1, 2021
Catering firm relies on survival instincts

Brian and Nicole Roland’s ability to adapt and rethink how to reach customers has helped their business ventures make it through the pandemic with aplomb.

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  • June 25, 2021
Financial advisors awarded $1.5 million after receiving negligent compliance advice

An investigation and bad press cost the advisors potential customer accounts

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  • June 25, 2021
Large Tampa office landlord sells building for $43 million

Highwoods Properties Inc.’s sale of Preserve VII is the first in a series of dispositions planned by the Raleigh, North Carolina-based company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • June 25, 2021
Large industrial site comes to market for more than $12M

A 244.5-acre tract approved for 1.2 million square feet of distribution space in Fort Myers has come to market for $12.5 million

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2021
Cybersecurity firm brings on new marketing chief

Michael Williams, a marketing veteran with 30 years of experience, hired as chief marketing officer for Clearwater-based KnowBe4

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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 24, 2021
Sweet Moves at Sweetwater

Denholtz Properties completes $1 million capital improvement program at Tampa office and flex park, Sweettwater Business Center, to maintain occupancy and create value

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2021
Hertz gets a post-pandemic, post-bankruptcy fresh start

With the breathing room of emerging from bankruptcy, global rental car icon Hertz faces its next big test: reinventing its model.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • June 24, 2021
Pasco helps locals deal on international stage

The Pasco EDC helps businesses expand overseas by teaching them best practices and making introduction to customers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 24, 2021
Gulf Coast senior housing projects demonstrating renewed energy as pandemic wanes

Gulf Coast senior housing developments in downtown Sarasota and Naples show “green shoots” amid optimism that demand is gaining as the COVID-19 pandemic wanes.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 24, 2021
SPP lands Sila Realty at 1001 Water St.

20-story Thousand and One tower will be the first new, dedicated office building delivered in downtown Tampa in nearly three decades. Sila Realty Rust becomes its third announced tenant.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2021
Area office building, after $3M in upgrades, signs new tenants

Fifth Third Center’s occupancy growth in downtown Tampa comes as vacancy has edged up amid negative absorption brought about by COVID-19 pandemic.

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