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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
Holiday party? Skip the mistletoe

This holiday season could be less jolly for some business leaders. That is if they don't heed the advice on company holiday parties Alva Cross preaches.

  • News
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • February 5, 2021
Sizzling hot real estate market faces lack of inventory

If sales volumes do slow in the region, it may be from a lack of inventory.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2020
Lakeland firm brokers $29.6 million in deals in Q2

SVN Saunders Ralston Dantzler’s land sales totaled 2,886 acres in the April to June period of this year, paving the way for nearly $30 million in total transactions

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2020
Florida seeks to buy land from area citrus company for $28.5 million

Alico also sold about 5,500 acres to Florida for permanent protection under the Florida Forever program in 2019.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2018
Jury orders city to pay nearly $50 million in lawsuit

The City of Sarasota is exploring options to appeal the decision.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2018
Riverwalk Place developers tack away from office space

The sail-shaped Riverwalk Place project in Tampa, Florida — which, when complete, will be the tallest building on the Gulf Coast — is changing course and will not have office space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 29, 2016
Gov. Scott honors noted area real estate exec

Lee Arnold has been in commercial real estate since 1974.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2017
Downtown discussion

Park the car and forget about it? Maybe.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2017
Investor goes outside the rink

Jeff Vinik ventures into e-sports franchise.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2014
Contractors charged in workers' comp fraud

A three-day undercover operation in Sarasota County led to 16 arrests.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2013
B&M Management LLC buys Courtney Trace, Addison apartments

The 11-building development occupies a 15.11-acre site.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
Miami investor buys St. Pete YMCA after litigation

Nick Ekonomou of Miami purchased the 51,512-square-foot historic YMCA of St. Petersburg building for $1.4 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2015
Entrepreneurial group seeks growth

The area chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization, recently named one of a dozen organizations entrepreneurs need to join by Entrepreneur magazine, has dream-large plans for the Gulf Coast in 2012.

  • News
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 22, 2025
Ferry service between Bradenton, Anna Maria continues after pier damage

The Gulf Islands Ferry is operational between the Riverwalk Pier in Bradenton and Historic Bridge Street Pier on Anna Maria Island.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 30, 2021
Amish furniture store purchases 30-acre farm for warehouse space

The company plans to incorporate the former horse farms' roots into the business purchase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 4, 2025
Jabil to pay $750M for energy management company

The St. Petersburg company says it has agreed to pay $750 million for the Northern Virginia and Irish company that specializes expert in power systems and energy optimization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 18, 2025
4-acre entertainment district to be built in downtown Tampa

The developer behind Water Street Tampa is bringing a live music venue with retail and a hotel to a lot across from Benchmark International Arena.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 11, 2026
Naples home sells for $16.5M, full asking price

The Grey Oaks Country Club home was the top residential sale in Naples in December.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 3, 2023
Tapas restaurant to open in Sarasota

The new concept is run by the same people who own State Street Eating House + Cocktails.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 22, 2023
Vet clinic in Lakewood Ranch breaks ground on $3.58M addition

The expansion is expected to wrap up this winter.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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