Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
May 6, 2011

Nokomis investors put contract on El Patio Hotel

David and Susan Macrae of Nokomis have signed a contract to buy the historic El Patio Hotel in Venice for $2.2 million. The agreement, which is still in its due diligence period, is scheduled to close in May.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
May 6, 2011

Back to School

'Run it like a business' isn't just a line at one Gulf Coast middle school. It's the foundation behind a struggle for success. The future, however, is sunny.

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By Carl Cronan
May 6, 2011

Pursuit of Letters

Enrollment in M.B.A. programs fluctuates for business schools along the Gulf Coast, while other areas of the country are seeing enrollments decline. But current students are being more specific about what degrees they want.

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By Dan Ping
May 6, 2011

Business School

A new magnet school in Orlando will prepare high school students on how to be successful in business. Slated to open in 2012, the school will emphasize entrepreneurship and free enterprise.

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By Jay Brady
May 6, 2011

Tampa's Table Setter

New Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a Democrat, won his seat handily with business community support. He plans to keep it with an agenda focused on permitting and regulatory reform, and shrinking government.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
May 6, 2011

Free Fall

The wild spending ways of the federal government have driven one entrepreneur mad. He hopes for change.

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By Carl Cronan
May 6, 2011

Rental Restyling

Developer Phil Farley is turning an old public housing complex into Urban Style Lofts. The key is attracting the young clientele who will make it work.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Jay Brady
May 6, 2011

Government Digest: May 6

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

Florida

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By Matt Walsh
May 5, 2011

Scott assesses session

On all of Florida Gov. Rick Scott's major agenda items, the Legislature shifted state policies in his direction. An interview with the governor.

Florida

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May 5, 2011

Scott Scorecard

How effectively did Gov. Rick Scott implement his agenda in his first legislative session? Editor Matt Walsh grades the governor.

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April 29, 2011

Charter school buys Verizon call center

Minneapolis-based Ryan Cos. US Inc. purchased former Verizon Call Center building for $3.75 million.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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April 29, 2011

Sonic site of new Chase bank

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA purchased a 7,126-square-foot former Sonic drive-in restaurant on State Road 64 for $915,000.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
April 29, 2011

Grubb & Ellis REIT buys Lakewood Ranch medical office building for $12.5 million

Some of Bradenton's most prominent power players have sold Lakewood Ranch Medical Office Building I to national real estate investment trust Grubb & Ellis Healthcare REIT II for $12.5 million.