• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

More News

  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Chico's CEO: Consumers scared by government

It doesn't help when government ineptitude scares your customers away at a time when boosting business should be front and center of the political agenda.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Prudential Palms reflects size trend

Helen Sosso, one of the most prominent residential real estate brokers in the Sarasota-Bradenton market, has slashed the size of her business.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2011
Sunovia CTO Fugerer's contract not renewed

Chief Technology Officer Bob Fugerer resigned from the Sarasota company after his contract was not renewed.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Foreclosures down 22% in Q2

Foreclosure sales across Florida dropped significantly in the second quarter.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Raymond James buys back stock

The financial giant will invest an additional $21 million in repurchasing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
New Shamrock office in Naples

Shamrock Bank of Florida opened a new loan center on Tamiami Trail.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
USF Foundation brings in $111M

The organization's annual total sets a new record by more than $30 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Madison Marquette buys into Mercato, other centers

Washington, D.C.-based Madison Marquette has taken a majority ownership interest in four Naples retail properties, including Mercato, Crossroads Market, Neapolitan Way and Midway Plaza.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Louisiana investor group buys North Chase Villas complex

An investor group headed by Richard Beaullieu of Lafayette, La., purchased the 72-unit North Chase Villas Apartments for $2.08 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Michigan investors buy Central Avenue building

Two Lansing, Mich., businessmen purchased a 15,122-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Sarasota's Rosemary District for $1.15 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
St. Pete's Integritas Assets buys Marbella Apartments

St. Petersburg-based multifamily investor Integritas Assets LLC purchased the 132-unit Marbella Apartments for $2.05 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Kauffman Tire buys property for Lakewood Ranch store

Ellenwood, Ga.-based Kauffman Tire Inc. purchased a 1.16-acre parcel in Lakewood Ranch for $825,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Lee County government buys 190 acres for animal habitat

Lee County government purchased 190 acres on Pine Island for environmental preservation and animal habitat for $2 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2011
Rentals profit despite downturn

The effects of the latest recession have created a feeling of hopelessness for the real estate sector in Florida. But, a Tampa research firm sees recovery — and even opportunity — for one area of the industry.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • August 25, 2011
Rocky Bottom

The office market on the Gulf Coast started to recover last year, but the first half of 2011 was disappointing as companies hesitated to fill up new space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
« 1285 1286 1287 1288 1289 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans
2
  • April 9, 2026
Sarasota boat manufacturer acquires custom marine company
3
  • April 9, 2026
Sushi restaurant to open in Sarasota's Rosemary District
4
  • April 9, 2026
Leaders statewide choose iconic Tampa steakhouse as No. 1 place to celebrate
5
  • April 9, 2026
'Beer can building' sale price revealed: A few pints short of $100M

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now