Industries

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By Jay Brady
December 10, 2010

'Ideas Factory'

Gov.-elect Scott's economic advisory council, made up of Florida and out-of-state budget experts, comes with impressive credentials and lots of ideas they're happy to share with the new administration.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
December 10, 2010

Black in White

Four black men in key local government positions in white Sarasota County represent the changing times. They will have much to say about the economic future.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
December 10, 2010

Government Digest: Dec. 10 - Dec. 16

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Minto Communities starts sales on Perico Island

Minto Communities has begun to sell homes in its Perico Island development, Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Asbury Automotive Group buys Brandon Suzuki site

Duluth, Ga.-based Asbury Automotive Group bought a onetime Suzuki dealership in Brandon for $2 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

First Assembly of God buys Collier Athletic Club

First Assembly of God of Naples Florida Inc. purchased the 17,996-square-foot Collier Athletic Club for $3.18 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Taylor Morrison buys lots in Tampa Palms

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison purchased 77 single-family home lots in Tampa Palms for $3.61 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Omni Cable Corp. buys Riverview warehouse

West Chester, Pa.-based Omni Cable Corp. purchased a 25,676-square-foot distribution warehouse for $1.3 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Hope Hospice buys land near hospital

Fort Myers-based Hope Hospice and Community Services Inc. purchased 46.35 acres for $7.56 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
December 3, 2010

Clearwater firm buys Wing City Grill

Clearwater-based Boos Development Group Inc. purchased the 6,485-square-foot Wing City Grill restaurant for $1.5 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jean Gruss
December 3, 2010

A Better Season

The winter tourism season is shaping up to be an improvement over last year. But hoteliers on the Gulf Coast say a short booking window and weak demand will continue to pressure room rates.

Industries

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By Jay Brady
December 3, 2010

Bond Bonanza?

Government issuers of taxable Build America Bonds enjoy a big subsidy from taxpayers, but a study claims the bonds hurt the main holders of municipal bonds: individual U.S. taxpayers.