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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

    By
  • Alex Walsh
  • November 5, 2009
Southern Stability

The management team at Southern Crafted Homes decided to avoid getting swept up in the boom of 2005. By focusing on serving “a different kind of buyer,” the company is already seeing significant sales growth in 2009 — and 2010 could be even better.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Alex Walsh
  • October 29, 2009
Cash Flow Community

At a time when foreclosure and delinquency are hitting the state hard, a focus on owner-occupied homes has had a dramatic impact on the financial viability of the Bridgewater community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 16, 2009
The Tampa Theatre Inc. buys lobby, office, flower shop

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2009
Oceanside Apartments bought by non-profit

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 24, 2009
Waiting room

Medical-office space, a commercial real estate niche once considered immune from economic shocks, is feeling this downturn and the uncertainty of Obamacare. Medical specialties continue to grow, however.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2009
Ashton Woods Homes buys Citrus Park Place

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2009
JCFA Ranch buys bank building

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    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
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 24, 2009
GMC Properties buys Tampa's Doral Oaks

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 18, 2009
Trust buys Costa Del Sol Apartments

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2009
Lake Mary couple buys City Crossings

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 6, 2009
Fourth Estate Fight

A commercial real estate firm faced a recent business crisis with a head-on, albeit risky, approach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2009
Fraga Properties buys Plant City Crossings

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2009
Real estate rebirth

Leroy Moore and the Tampa Housing Authority have teamed up with Bank of America to transform a former public housing project into a thriving 28-acre commercial and residential area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2009
Gurley Leep buys, renames Gateway Honda

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  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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