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Industries

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2014
Miami-area investors buy Bal Harbor Plaza

The price equated to $20 per square foot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2014
Naples investor buys former HRS building, land

The price equated to $72 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2014
A new awning

The business of shade, even in the Sunshine State, has been a sticky fight for one entrepreneur. His latest move: Shift into a new industry.

  • Industries
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2014
Back in action

The manufacturing industry in Florida struggled to climb out of the downturn. While challenges linger, a variety of companies have begun to capture more business.

  • Industries
  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 7, 2014
High Flier

A Boston private equity fund breathed new life into a 65-year-old aerospace manufacturing firm. Executives now seek more expansion.

  • Industries
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • February 7, 2014
Coffee for one

Melitta USA, the Clearwater-based U.S. branch of the worldwide leader for coffee filter sales, is jumping on the single-serving train.

  • Industries
  • By Traci McMillan Beach
  • February 7, 2014
Keeping it Fresh

After spending eight years working on the Freshy product line, C-5 Biotechnologies is on the brink of its first major distribution accounts. Now it just needs to be able to fulfill the orders.

  • Industries
  • By Jean Gruss
  • February 7, 2014
Full clip

Capital is starting to flow for manufacturers who invest big in equipment, but options remain limited. Azimuth Technology leads the way.

  • Industries
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Mattamy deal blossomed from Lightning trip

An in-depth look at how the deal came together for Mattamy Homes' purchase of 235 acres in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Vandyk Group of Cos. plans Golden Gate condos

Canadian developer Vandyk Group of Cos. has chosen Sarasota as its entry point into the U.S. market. Vandyk USA has announced plans to develop a mid-rise condominium building on Golden Gate Point.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Goodwill Industries-Manasota buys North Trail Sarasota store

The price equated to $165 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Dermatology and Oculoplastic Consultants doctors buy Clark Road office building

The price equated to $104 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Sembler, Forge fund and East Coast Acquisitions buy North Carolina's Tarrymore Square

Forge Real Estate Partners III and East Coast Acquisitions purchased the Tarrymore Square shopping center at 3901 Capital Blvd., Raleigh, N.C., near Triangle Center Mall.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Developer buys La-Z-Boy building for new Harbor Freight Tools store

The price equated to $135 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2014
Klein & Heuchan owners buys two restaurants, office tower

The price equated to $84 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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