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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 11, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Larry Richey: Broker, Tampa

For nearly a quarter century, Larry Richey has been steeped in Tampa business and its commercial real estate market as the head of brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield's office.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 25, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Aug. 28 to Sept. 3 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An apartment complex sale in Hillsborough County for $83.7 million paces this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • January 2, 2004
'We're Having Fun'

Sarasota's SunCoast Bank learned the disadvantages of being nationally chartered. In 2004, it expects to make up lost ground.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 28, 2023
Publix expands its 'drink beer and wine while you shop' concept

Florida’s dominant grocer — where they ask customers "Did you find everything you need?" — adds an element to make shopping less of a chore.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2008
Smart Growth?

The slowing economy isn't the only worry facing business owners. Government growth decisionsare troubling some entrepreneurs, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Finding says Colonial Bank did not violated the law last by dismissing Anthony GonzalezWilkes & McHugh PA listed in National Law JournalTwo attorneys help Family Justic Center receive $1.1 million grant

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
From Eyesore to Hilton Brand

Sarasota's Merca Real Estate plans to transform one of the area's most unsightly buildings into an upscale extended-stay hotel.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 8, 2021
Tech executive grows a new passion — on the farm

In March, VantagePoint AI President Lane Mendelsohn bought a 75-acre ranch he'd been eyeing since he was a kid. Bring on the cattle.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 27, 2019
Package deal: Strategic makeover, flavored with luck, boosts firm's fortunes

TeaZa Energy, based in Clearwater, Florida, had a successful 2019 thanks to a revamp of the look and messaging of its product.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2013
Transition Turn

One sector of the market has seen a shift in the buy/lease continuum. It could have deep ramifications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2024
VP seeks adventure outside of Tampa nonprofit

In learning how "the first step is the scariest," National Pediatric Cancer Foundation executive Casey Taylor pushes herself to handle bigger and tougher steps.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2024
Community-first leader, Bank of Tampa founder dies at 88

Jerry Divers considered banking to be a profession, not an industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

First American plans Fort Myers branchR&S Development gears up for SandalwoodDeangelis construction buys Alico industrial buildingMichigan investors buy Royal Oaks CenterGolden Aluminum Extrusion buys Plant City plantTampa dealership group buys Precision KiaMattison's group expands to Tamiami TrailNaples hotel group buys land for Hyatt PlaceCenter for Premier Dentistry moving to Clark Road

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 3, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Flying Bridge property sold to Naples developerEcono Lodge former owner buys back motelInvestors purchase Tara land for office developmentFairway Development Group buys Boleyn Road landRADISSON to open in '08 in SarasotaGreen Tee complex apartments acquired for $12.5 millionGroup buys Radio Road land for shopping centerNorth American Properties buys land in North Fort MyersFerman Motor buys dealership landMiami investors buy Campus Walk ApartmentsOsprey SA buys Westlake Corporate Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2004
Judicial Insight

Doug Kmiec, a former constitutional adviser to two U.S. presidents, offers Tampa Bay area members of the Federalist Society insight into some of the U.S. Supreme Court's most prominent current cases.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2004
Beyond Stone & Mortar

Charles Robbins and Bernard Croghan are counting on a steady stream of businesses that want all the services of a big firm without a lot of the overhead - and sometimes without even the office.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

No crisis yet: Richard X. Bove has weighed in on the much-debated housing bubble.Attention: Medical malpractice attorneys: Almost 15% of Florida physicians who answered recent queries from regulators could not provide state-required proof that they can pay a medical malpractice claim.Clearwater bar loses oldest past president: In 1951, Harry Truman was the U.S. president and Winston Churchill was British prime minister. That same year Howard P. Rives became president of the Clearwater Bar Association.Joining big lobby: A Sarasota bank executive is taking a more active role in advocating for his industry.More important than money?: Sarasota Business Center is pushing a summer special that's a little different from the typical real estate promotion.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

More important than money?: Sarasota Business Center is pushing a summer special that's just a little different from the typical real estate promotion.Arena alive?: Ever since a construction stoppage earlier this year killed the possibility of the Lakewood Ranch hockey arena opening for the 2005 hockey season, rumors have circulated that the project was dead.L-3 gifts $100,000 to USF: L-3 Communications Aviation Recorders has contributed $100,000 to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee for the Crosley Campus Center scheduled to open in fall 2006.Attention: Medical malpractice attorneys: Almost 15% of Florida physicians who answered recent queries from regulators could not provide state-required proof that they can pay a medical malpractice claim.No housing crisis yet: Richard Bove has weighed in on the much-debated housing bubble.Joining big lobby: A Sarasota bank executive is taking a more active role in advocating for his industry.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 12, 2023
Medicine man by day, rockstar by night

Dr. Patrick Hwu runs the Moffitt Cancer Center as he continues to practice medicine and study immunotherapy treatments. Oh, and he plays a mean keyboard in a rock and roll band, too.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Diversified Interests

Jes Santaularia has been called a developer, property owner, hedge-fund manager, CPA, Realtor and restaurant owner. The self-proclaimed renaissance man says he looks for opportunities that are profitable, yet 'entertaining.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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