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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Sale to employees

Succession planning is a difficult task, but one company's recent employee stock ownership transaction may be the best solution in this economic environment, despite the costs involved.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Pointe Group Management buys Northern Trust buildingCedarwood Development buys more land for MagnoliaBuilder buys historic hotel, plans condominiumsTarragon Corp. buys Naples apartments Boca Raton developer builds shopping centerBoston developer plans mixed-use project in CharlotteThonotosassa warehouseNew York-based company buys Pinellas Park condos

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Argosy Advisors Buys Riverfront Acres on State Road 31County, state buy Estero property for preservationShopping center sold, possibly for financing purposesNonprofit buys Fort Myersnursing home from countySouth Florida developer buys 39 acres in Fort MyersCentex HOMES to build at Verandah

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 13, 2023
$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

DFCU Financial, now in Southwest Florida and Tampa, aims to grow its presence more in the Sunshine State — even as a community banking lobbying giant sours on the acquisition strategy.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

RPM Exotics hits governmental snagHeritage Harbour developer buys land from dairy farmParsons Insurance buys office buildingMichael Saunders & Co. records $2.57 billion in sales HMA buys Venice hospitalInvestors buy Indian Beach apartments

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 5, 2021
Area college student scores Shark Tank win

University of Tampa's Shirah Benarde now aims to keep competitors at bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 1, 2023
Sarasota County manufacturer sells more than 110,000-square-foot facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, works to start on 4 million-square-foot development, a shopping center buyer gets $16.5 million in financing, and more apartments in Port Charlotte.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 29, 2023
This week saw a gym, a restaurant, an investment firm and a Las Vegas buyer

A look at some of the week’s commercial real estate happenings across the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 27, 2012
A Dry Idea

The entrepreneurial culture of 3M Corp. lives on through its retirees. Paul Johansen is an alumnus of that corporation and he hasn't let retirement get in the way of creating a new product.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 28, 2022
Chinese billionaire possibly behind nearly $10M purchase of Bradenton shopping center

A Seattle company with potential ties to the founder of Shanghai real estate empire is buyer of The Fountains.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • June 5, 2014
Designing Doom

Jay Kamhi works with a famous toy designer to bring their cute and creepy baby dolls to market. With a potential movie or television deal, the duo believes Vamplets will make it big.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2014
Corporate report

Horizon Council recognizes companies, Edison bank founder; Kirk Pinkerton attorney admitted to Supreme Court bar; Amscot Financial opens Coral Gables branch; SeaQuatic Aquariums builds tank for Embry Riddle university; Weber Manufacturing and Supplies adds new multifunction Lynx machine; Symphoni Media, NOVA 535 buy I Love DTSP

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Naples' Hovland Real Estate planning Seville SquareBenderson Development sells 133 acresTwo Investment groups buy Southwest Florida parcelsChicago real estate firm buys Centro YborFirst Industrial Realty Trust plans Bright House centerLake Worth investor buys Carrollwood OaksSarasota developer buys Sarasota Grand landCity buys land for police stationFP&L buys Palmetto land for electrical substation

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Ericka Perry, 32

Ericka Perry, 32, is the founder and CEO of The Stork Bag and a member of the Business Observer 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

  • Class of 2018
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  • By James R. |
  • October 25, 2013
Create a brand-driven culture

Six ways to get your employees to 'live the brand.'

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • July 31, 2015
Merger mania heats up

While they may be great for your bottom line, corporate mergers can wreak havoc on your brand's reputation. Follow these planning tips to preserve your brand's value.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 25, 2020
Cloud computing services company soars with sky-high growth

Atlas Networks utilizes a 'knowledge is power' proposition to gain market share.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2021
Sisters build leadership brand on bravery — and mountain climbs

Candice and Lauren Henry share leadership wisdom and counsel that runs counter to their youthful exuberance.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 8, 2022
160 more build-to-rent homes coming to Fort Myers

Developers to start construction on a second build-to-rent community within The Forum later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 20, 2024
Downtown Sarasota bank building sells for $5.75 million

The Fruitville Road building is the site of a new Chase bank branch that will consolidate two branches across from the Aster & Links project currently under construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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