Industries

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By Jay Brady
February 11, 2011

Sticker Shock

Employers are still struggling with the last big increase in unemployment compensation taxes. Now, legislators try to figure out how to soften an even bigger blow that could threaten economic recovery.

Florida

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By Jay Brady
February 11, 2011

Government Digest: Feb. 11

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Investment group buys Channelside restaurant

An investment group purchased the 7,010-square-foot former Newk's Lighthouse Cafe restaurant building for $2.4 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Highwoods buys Independence Park

Raleigh, N.C.-based Highwoods Properties Inc. purchased the Independence Park in Westshore for $12 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Local investment company buys surgery center building

A company led by Sarasota developer and investor Neil Malamud purchased a 13,685-square-foot medical office and retail building on U.S. 41 for $3.75 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Pennsylvania group buys Marina

An investment group managed by Thomas Kretchik of Wyoming, Pa. purchased the Weeks Fish Camp Marina for $2.15 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Delray Beach firm buys Shops at Verandah

Delray Beach-based CR South purchased the 72,795-square-foot Shops at Verandah shopping center for $9.5 million.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

The Related Group plans Channelside project

Miami-based The Related Group purchased 5.8 acres in the Channelside District for $6.5 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Orlando developer plans ranch apartments

Winter Park-based P.A.C. Land Development Corp. purchased 24 acres in Lakewood Ranch for $3.47 million.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
February 4, 2011

Bradenton Herald parent sells building to pension fund

The McClatchy Co., a Sacramento, Calif.-based newspaper company, transferred the 88,398-square-foot Bradenton Herald building to the company's pension plan for $4.77 million.