Industries

By Jean Gruss
June 29, 2012

Turn on the Lights

The recession dimmed the lights in many Gulf Coast office buildings as tenants vacated during the downturn. Now, space is slowly filling.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 29, 2012

Trauma Time

A Gulf Coast hospital recently entered the intricate world of running a trauma center. The effort, which cost at least $2.5 million, is going well so far — though several challenges remain.

Industries

By Rod Thomson
June 29, 2012

Sustaining Change

The commercial real estate industry is steadily seeing the financial benefits of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 22, 2012

Rufus Ashby scrambled to survive the recession. He made tough moves, including a major downsizing of his flooring and carpet business. Now, armed with a new financial backer, he finally sees better days.

Industries

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

Beneva Road building sells for $1 million

The price equated to $136 per square foot.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

South Trail Walgreens sells for $5.58 million

The price equated to $361 per square foot.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

Naples' St. Matthew's House buys former DeVoe dealership site

The property sold for $2.1 million.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

Lehigh retail center sells for $4.9 million

The price equated to $66 per square foot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 22, 2012

Medical Maneuvers

The design plan behind one of the newest hospitals on the Gulf Coast focused on patient experience.

Industries

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

Ditch Witch of Central, South Florida planning Plant City dealership

The owners of Ditch Witch of Central and South Florida bought the former-dealership for $1.8 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
June 22, 2012

Eat it Up

The plan behind a restaurant expansion was to fit a lot into a little. It worked.

Industries

By Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2012

NYC-based firm buys 15 Tampa warehouses

The 15 warehouse/distribution buildings in Hillsborough County were purchased for a total of $32.2 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jean Gruss
June 22, 2012

Read me a story

Naples attorney Jacqueline Buyze published a children's book about lawyers after she couldn't find any for her nieces and nephews. Now it's a business.