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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2020
Never give up, never surrender

Marc Devisse, despite opening during the pandemic, refuses to give up on his restaurant ownership dreams.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2019
Marketing group acquires area printing company

Sarasota-based Suncoast Print Solutions provides printed collateral and promotional items.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 1, 2019
As housing hot streak continues, builders throw money at creature comforts

While location will always be the No. 1 priority for buyers, amenities have become a key influence on home purchases in the Tampa Bay, Florida, region.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Maximum celebration for top boat dealer

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the Clearwater-based boat retailer's 20th year in business.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 29, 2018
WCI completes second Westhore Marina District land purchase

WCI Communities spends a total of $15 million to buy land to develop more than 140 luxury townhomes within the 52-acre Westshore Marina District that BTI Partners is developing in Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2017
Jacksonville firm acquires $10M Sarasota branding agency

C-Suite Communications will maintain its office in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Marty Bielecki, 38

President, Southwest Direct

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 20, 2014
Incentives keep firms bouncing

The often-warped logic of economic incentives to lure businesses to town is front and center yet again.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2014
Firm brings out tomahawk for employees

Alltrust Insurance founding partner Joe Part had an interesting experience the first time he went on a sales call with new employee Caz Piurowski — a former college and pro football player.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 1, 2022
Developers remaking hall where Count Basie, Duke Ellington once played

A joint venture looks to restore the historic Fort Myers property and bring life to an often underserved and overlooked community.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

LakeView Apartments Sell for $26 MillionTowers of Channelside secures $96 million in loansPradip Patel entity buys Airport Business CenterPost Properties partnership acquires 4 acres for condosFamily-owned Hialeah firm purchases Carrollwood Palms

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: DayStar Communications prepares for rate changeSuncoast Offshore Grand Prix officials are bracing for what could be a significantly more expensive event next yearFirst National Bankshares of Florida buying more

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 31, 2013
Team for sale*

*Arena included. Owners of the Florida Everblades are hoping an improving economy is a propitious time to sell the team and Germain Arena.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 6, 2023
Crews reach top of 31-story downtown Tampa tower

Construction of the AER building in Tampa is on schedule to be completed by next spring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2023
Report: Business rent delinquency rate hits nearly 40%

Restaurants and manufacturing industries are struggling more than most other sectors.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2022
Outback Steakhouse co-founder acquires Glory Days Grill restaurants

Bob Basham, a Glory Days franchisee, buys out the brand’s corporate parent and its 22 company-owned eateries.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 9, 2023
Study: Florida in the bottom half of best states to raise a family

A host of reasons put the state near the bottom of the pack when it comes to being family friendly.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2010
Could Obamacare create service boon?

It may take several years before anyone truly understands the ramifications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act — aka Obamacare — and related legislation.

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