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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 11, 2022
Downtown Tampa skyscraper sells to New York firm

The Wells Fargo building was sold by its owner of 10 years to The Feil Organization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2012
Presidential impact on small businesses up for debate

Despite the tsunami of heat President Barack Obama took for his “You didn't build that” comment, the business community, at least in one new survey, stands behind him.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2020
Firm sells multifamily complex for $24M — one month after $48M sale

One sale was in Collier County, the other in Manatee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 14, 2018
Barron Collier Cos. CEO named to Consolidated-Tomoka board

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. has tapped Barron Collier Cos. CEO Blake Gable to be a member of its board amid a corporate shift in strategy.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2014
Firm strikes back against lawsuit

Executives at Clearwater-based insurance firm HCI Group aren't taking the standard approach to the threat of a potentially damaging shareholders' lawsuit.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 25, 2023
Brandon mall acquired for $220 million

Westfield Brandon's French owner sold the property to a West Palm Beach investment firm, another step in its efforts to exit the U.S. market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 12, 2026
Aldi, Publix open three stores in a week across Tampa region

The grocers opened the local stores in the past week on the heels of Aldi announcing a new South Sarasota location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 26, 2022
Iconic hotel owner on $156M sale: Time to slow down

Prominent Southwest Florida hotelier Phil McCabe cites both his age, and the hot market, as reasons to sell now.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 9, 2025
Chad Romans, 22

40 Under 40 winner Chad Romans is owner of Pest Patrol of Southwest Florida.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • December 23, 2021
Returning to the Office in 2022? Time to Rebuild Your Team Synergy

Getting people to enjoy the office groove again requires a focused plan and execution.

  • Advice
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 13, 2009
Puttin' on the Sales

A Gulf Coast hotel hit by the recession blanketed half the region in an all out sales surge. Results have been surprisingly good.

  • Strategies
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  • By James R. |
  • October 31, 2014
Transition from a commodity to a brand

Who says commodities can't command a premium position? Morton Salt serves as proof to the contrary.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 21, 2024
Upscale Sarasota clothing boutique and its building up for sale

In the week's top commercial real estate news, North Port land is preserved, a Fort Myers firm has a really good week, and Tampa is getting more industrial space.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2021
Lovers Key State Park Welcome & Discovery Center

Project is valued at more than $5 million.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 1, 2016
Package promoters

A successful shipping company seeks a new approach in the fight for repeat customers. It might be on to something.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Three metropolitan markets results mixed on Entrepreneur magazine's survey of "Best Cities for Entrepreneurs."Massachusetts venture capitalist John Abraham gives advice on valuing technology ventures

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 9, 2009
A Second Chance

The banking industry shakeout is underway. Former top executives of once high-flying banks are seeking — and finding — new jobs.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
$2B Tampa REIT: NYSE listing allows it to 'raise equity much more easily'

Days after ringing the bell at Wall Street's famed New York Stock Exchange, Sila Realty Trust's CEO talks about the future, the process and lessons he learned from his father.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2014
Corporate Report

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Rauch: Investing

The stock market has discounted all the negatives. So the 'momentum market' will continue its upward march.

  • Opinion
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