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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2016
A changed landscape

Starwood Land Ventures and Vanguard Land shift their business plans in response to market conditions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 7, 2023
Refined oil found in SeaPort Manatee basin — source remains a mystery

The Coast Guard still has yet to find the source after week of investigation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 7, 2023
Once promising used car chain closes Tampa location, its last store in Florida

CarLotz, once seen as revolutionizing auto sales, has closed all of its East Coast stores after merger with San Francisco tech company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2023
Sarasota firm was the brains behind worldwide product design award winner

The prestigious Red Dot award was granted to the 2023 AYRO Vanish vehicle.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 15, 2021
Lone Star buys Discovery Village portfolio

Acquisition of a handful of senior living properties around the Gulf Coast by Lone Star Funds is part of a larger disposition by Healthpeak Properties

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
Cancer institute announces inaugural team of over 70 physicians

The Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute team is designed to advance cancer care delivery.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2021
Seagate, Barron Collier unite to buy Bonita Springs tract

175-acre parcel acquired Seagate Development Grou and Barron Collier Cos. for $6 million and slated for residential development represents one of the largest undeveloped pieces in the Lee County city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2020
Organization lowers operating costs through sustainability program

Businesses can lower operational costs by improving the energy efficiency of their facilities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
Health care software firm aims for 80% sales growth

Naples-based HealthLynked projects a strong 2020.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2020
Tax collector announces retirement, endorses deputy

Larry Hart has been Lee County Tax Collector since 2012.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2019
Home run: Ex-MLB star’s $16.5 million mansion sale shatters record

A three-story, 19,000-square-foot mansion in Belleair Shores has sold for a record-breaking $16.5 million, making it the highest-priced residential sale in the Tampa Bay area. The home belonged to former Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Ryan Howar

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2017
John Ryan dies at 59

Venice Area Chamber of Commerce president, CEO, passed away Aug. 12.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Billy Cossette, 27

Owner/operator, Chick-fil-A

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Robyn Featherston, 39

Managing Member/Attorney, Featherston Law Firm PL

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Fifth Third Center sells for $47M

Fairlead Commercial Real Estate and equity partner Bridge Investment Group Partners purchased the 19-story office building as an investment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2014
Organizations swim with the sharks

The “run it like a business” refrain sometimes slows down when it reaches nonprofits.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 28, 2025
Tampa hospital closing, laying off 143 workers

Kindred Hospital will be closing at the end of April, according to a letter filed with the state.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee County commissioner writes memo proposing hiring freeze

The hiring freeze would apply to all non-essential positions in Manatee County government.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Giles starts work on Manatee Bay in Waterside Cape Coral Parkway, Red Rock buy land for office condoNassif Development plans Prima LuceNaples investment group plans office developmenSeminole attorneys buy Brooker Creek centerDeveloper Grady Pridgen buys Buccaneer CenterSierra Stone and Aggregate buys Largo warehouseU.S. Assets completes Wicker Inn purchaseNew Jersey entrepreneurs plan car wash chain

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 15, 2022
Fintech company banks on consumers' values-driven monetary decisions

In a time when people increasingly look to spend money on products and services that align with their beliefs and ethics, St. Petersburg's OneEthos sees a big opportunity to monetize its data set.

  • Finance
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