Industries

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By Jean Gruss
August 27, 2009

Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
August 24, 2009

GMC Properties buys Tampa's Doral Oaks

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
August 24, 2009

City entity buys foreclosed townhome community

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
August 20, 2009

Urban service area in the works

A look at government action around the Gulf Coast

Florida

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By Jay Brady
August 20, 2009

New game plan

With unemployment near 11%, Hillsborough County officials and business interests are creating a new blueprint for economic development. One goal: Increase the amount of land ready for businesses to move in and start up.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
August 20, 2009

See Through Success

When Greg Burkhart launched a window-installation firm during a recession — the one in 1992 — his inner circle thought he was a tad mad. Crazier still: He's now pumping money into the company to outlast the recession.

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By Mark Gordon
August 20, 2009

Never Say No

Maurice Opstal says one key to beating the recession, at least for a startup construction firm, is never to turn down a job. Water heaters in Alaska, anyone?

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By Business Observer Staff
August 18, 2009

Trust buys Costa Del Sol Apartments

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
August 18, 2009

Teknor buys Chem Polymer buildings

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Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jay Brady
August 14, 2009

Baseball Bonanza

Spring training baseball contracts come in all shapes and sizes as demonstrated by the sharp, creative differences between the Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox local contracts.

Florida

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By Jean Gruss
August 13, 2009

The Italian Niche

A group of German investors plans to grow an Italian restaurant franchise called Vapiano to as many as 10 Florida locations. Already popular in Europe, Vapiano occupies a niche between fast food and upscale dining.

Strategies

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By Business Observer Staff
August 10, 2009

Lost Kangaroo Pub owner buys Hardin, Palmer buildings moving

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Manatee-Sarasota

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By Kurt Schultheis
August 10, 2009

Colony president responds to ruling

For Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Chairman Dr. Murray 'Murf' Klauber and President and General Manager Katie Moulton, a federal bankruptcy judge's rulings Friday contained victory and defeat.