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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 30, 2025
Lee nonprofit breaks ground on $50M food bank that will double capacity

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Best Buy warehouse is acquired, construction begins on a $50 million food bank facility, and a developer sells homesites in northeast Hillsborough County.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2021
Hotel revenue shows continued strength of tourism rebound

Visit Tampa Bay reports that taxable hotel revenue topped $60 million in June

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 25, 2020
Full-court press: Stymied entrepreneurs continue to pursue redevelopment project

After a several iterations, a plan for a revamped Sarasota Bath and Racquet Fitness Club remains in limbo. The property owners are giving it one more go.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2023
Billionaire developer reveals secrets to his never-be-satisfied, rags-to-riches life

John Catsimatidis says he’s never satisfied with success. "Every time I climb a mountain, I see another one I want to climb."

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Sweet or unsweet?

Just as it was putting its house in order, Alico was hit with news that the state plans to buy U.S. Sugar, its biggest customer. It's just one of the challenges Dan Gunter faces as Alico's new chief executive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
Corporate Report: July 1

The latest news from ValCom, Sun Hydraulics, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 16, 2023
Nearly 2,000 homes headed to 1,000-acre Plant City development

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a national supply company buys a SWFL warehouse, a Tampa restaurant expands and a Lakewood Ranch shopping center sells.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 10, 2012
Land Rush

Two major land deals are further confirmation that a housing recovery is under way. This winter's selling season will confirm builders' optimism.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 16, 2025
National developer buys 17 acres in Sarasota for 336 apartments

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Brandon apartment complex sells for $76.25 million, a Fort Myers apartment community is almost complete, and a Naples retail property is back on the market.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2010
Harrington hopes to find next big invention

Since appearing on ABC's “Shark Tank,” St. Petersburg's Kevin Harrington says he's been inundated with “hundreds of thousands” of pitches for new products.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 22, 2021
New tenant joins retail roster of 52-acre waterfront development

Fitness studio Rock It Cycle signs on to Marine Landings, the retail development inside Westshore Marina District

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2021
Job market posts major gains in region

Tourism remains behind other sectors in recovering jobs lost amid the early days of the pandemic.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 17, 2025
St. Pete tech giant to invest $500M in new US facility

The company sees domestic manufacturing as key to preserving AI technology.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 23, 2025
Sarasota real estate firm continues Pinellas expansion

Prominent Sarasota real estate brokerage Michael Saunders & Co. is expanding into the Tampa Bay market with an office in St. Petersburg and a well-known local broker.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2013
Fort Myers home prices jump 25%

The median price of a home rises to $176,333 in May.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Follow Follit

Evelyn Follit has spent most of her working life defying stereotypes. The latest: Proving career coaches can be a great asset for any executive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2024
Six months later: The drama behind the $3.1B PGT Innovations sale

The blockbuster acquisition for window and door maker PGT Innovations took years to come together. It also took hundreds of phone calls, dozens of meetings and determined and competitive executives.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2010
Syniverse jumps on upgrade

Syniverse Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SVR) stock rose 5.68% Monday as a major investment company upgraded its rating from a hold to a buy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 30, 2010
Raymond James buys Howe

Chicago-based Howe Barnes Hoefer & Arnett Inc. opened its doors in 1915.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2012
California firm targets Tampa

Beverly Hills company recently bought its first Florida property, in Orlando.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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