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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
CarMax buys land for possible dealership

Richmond, Va.-based CarMax Auto Superstores Inc. purchased 16.73 acres at the southeast corner of Colonial Boulevard and Metro Parkway for $4.07 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 11, 2019
Richman razes Ringling for new complex

The Richman Group, in the wake of demolishing the former Ringling Shopping Center, plans to build a new 222-unit apartment complex on a 10-acre site in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 10, 2025
Clearwater manufacturer completes $2.2 million expansion

Florida Seating, the restaurant furniture manufacturer and supplier now has nearly 200,000 square feet of space in Pinellas County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Attorney to ump Super Bowl

Millions of football fans will tune in to the Super Bowl Feb. 7, when Fort Myers residents will see a familiar face on the field.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2018
Failed tech firm, once valued at $46M, makes one last list

CareSync had also raised $26 million.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 23, 2010
Sports Craze

Sports facilities, businesses and teams have become highly prized trophies of local economic development efforts and more than just a seasonal tourist attraction. More new facilities are on track.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2017
Fuel for growth

First Watch sets its sight on 1,000.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 18, 2024
Notorious Clearwater motel site to become affordable housing development

Construction will officially kick off this week on a four-story apartment building near downtown where the Economy Inn once stood.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 22, 2025
$14M Venice property purchase marks Sarasota County milestone

With its purchase of Camp Venice RV Resort, Sarasota County has acquired 100 properties through a program to protect environmentally sensitive land.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2013
Residents on Mineral Springs: Don't close it

New survey adds to the debate over the future of the unusual tourism site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2010
Lee County to build LeeTran facility

Lee County purchased 23.9 acres near the Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center for $7.8 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2010
Boston Red Sox owner buys land near future stadium

The owner of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park purchased 20 acres on Daniels Parkway for $5.5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2011
Benderson Development plans Lockwood Ridge project

University Park-based Benderson Development Co. Inc. purchased 25 acres for $3.25 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2017
County takes steps to buy 4,000 acres

Lee County commissioners have looked into buying Edison Farms for two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 11, 2017
Stock buys site for condo tower

One of Collier County's largest real estate development firms has purchased one of Naples' few remaining waterfront tracts for a 300-unit, luxury condominium tower.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2014
CableOrganizer.com buys EquiCross

The Fort Lauderdale company plans to integrate EquiCross' crowd- and traffic-control equipment into its existing products.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 1, 2018
Sarasota County offers key downtown corner for sale

Sarasota County will take bids of at least $3.1 million through June 19 for nearly one-acre site at 20 N. Washington Blvd.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 17, 2021
Ronto Group adds to Lido Beach site

Naples firm Ronto Group buys Coquina on the Beach hotel as part of a plan to develop a five-star, hotel-branded condominium on Sarasota's Lido Beach.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2013
Businesses celebrate gay pride

Now in its 11th year, the St. Pete Pride Festival has drawn widespread support from the business community.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
Outback sears name to football bowl game

The steakhouse chain has sponsored the Outback Bowl for 19 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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