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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 21, 2019
New Bradenton Financial Center owner outlines capital improvement plans

Savlan Capital, in the wake of its $14.95 million purchase of the Bradenton Financial Center, the city's tallest office building, intends to invest more than $1 million to upgrade the 33-year-old building's lobby, common areas, restrooms and more.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 21, 2019
Get To Know ... Scott Cietek

Scott Cietek, the new head of the commercial division at Sarasota-based real estate brokerage firm Michael Saunders & Co., joins the firm after a career in the mortgage business and in economic development.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 21, 2019
Encore! Takes a Bow

The Tampa Housing Authority and joint venture partner Banc of America Community Development Corp. are offering lots for sale at Encore!, a former public housing site, to compliment four residential buildings that have been developed at the site of the for

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz
  • June 21, 2019
Counter punch: Irked entrepreneur hits back at rival

The Penny Hoarder, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based personal finance advice website, has filed a multimillion-dollar copyright infringement lawsuit against a larger competitor, Fluent Inc.

  • Law
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  • By Andrew Warfield
  • June 14, 2019
ConnexPay pioneers funds on the fly model for online travel agencies

Naples startup processes millions of dollars in transactions per day with a one-of-a-kind fintech model. Market education is the next hill to climb.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2019
Are credit unions the new community banks?

Credit unions, nationally and especially in Florida, are diving into a new form of expansion: buying banks. A pair of billion-dollar area credit unions lead the way in the buy-to-grow strategy.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2019
Several banks — even smaller ones — show strength in managing assets

A pair of Crews Banking Corp. subsidiaries leads the way in two banking metrics.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2019
Several area banks surge ahead in assets

Banks in the region added $6.1 billion in assets in the first quarter.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2019
College football stars shine in private equity

Brothers, college football stars and entrepreneurs, the Weatherfords have decades of success. Up next? Conquer private equity.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • June 14, 2019
Prominent banker comes back for more

One of the state’s most well-known bankers reflects on a long career, citing a focus on the basics as a key to success. ‘I kept things light, kept things simple,’ Bill Klich says.

  • Finance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
Sky's the Limit on Skyplex

The Lee County Port Authority's 1,150-acre business park known as Skyplex is landing major office users like Gartner Inc. and Alta Resources Corp.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
Virage developers planning 34-story tower in Tampa

Arris Tampa, a planned 34-story residential tower from Batson-Cook Development and Ascentia Development Group, aims to capitalize on a growing interest to live in downtown Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
State legislature trims lease tax for third time

The State Legislature's vote to shave the tax on commercial real estate leases to 5.5% could save many businesses thousands of dollars each year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
In Focus: Fort Myers

The Lee County submarket of Fort Myers has tempered somewhat in the past year after reaching a number of commercial real estate superlatives

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2019
Ride-share giant launches new transportation option in area

Uber has brought its JUMP brand of electric scooters to Tampa, Florida. The ride-share company launched the service on Tuesday at Franklin Manor in downtown Tampa, where it gave away helmets and held a safety demonstration.

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