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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 11, 2012
Strength in Numbers

In a world littered with regulations, a trio of Tampa wealth managers has joined forces with an investment giant to help solve their compliance conundrum.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 1, 2021
SIx area Walgreens sold in portfolio sale

Miami’s Limestone Management and Orion Real Estate Group team up to acquire 27 Walgreens pharmacies, mostly in Florida, for $133 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2021
Italian company outbids competitor, buys local manufacturer for $4.8 billion

New Port Richey's Welbilt Inc. purchased by by Milan-based Ali Holding in all-cash deal valued at $4.8 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2021
Florida's penchant for freedom energizes CEOs nationwide

Sunshine State scores high — again — in national business climate survey.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2021
Tampa leaders, despite area's attributes, worry for region

Tampa Bay has some clear strengths — and weaknesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2019
Tech legend brings investment competition to area

AOL founder Steve Case brought his Rise of the Rest tour to Tampa, Florida, and St. Petersburg, Florida, on May 1, and held a pitch competition that awarded $100,000 to a startup company in the area.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2018
Business incubator pivots away from leasing co-work space

Rocket Lounge Innovation Center, Naples, Southwest Florida, Co-work space, Dieter Kondek , Fort Myers, lease, rent, office space. New Naples arrival Rocket Lounge Innovation Center — in the news lately for major expansion plans — has decided to leave the

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Florida regains its population growth mojo

Report: Florida will be on the cusp of 23 million people by 2025.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2017
Company admits to falsifying data in $26M settlement

21st Century Oncology has reached agreements with the federal government in other cases.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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 |
  • May 23, 2014
Formation Capital, NorthStar Realty joint venture buys senior-housing facilities

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Formation Capital LLC sold six Gulf Coast healthcare and rehabilitation facilities to a joint venture for $85.49 million. Formation Capital joined with New York City-based commercial real estate investment and asset management company NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. to take over ownership of the properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 7, 2025
$1.2M design contract for Pittsburgh Pirates' Bradenton facility nears approval

A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 19, 2025
Venice senior living community acquired by New York firm

The off-market deal marks the third senior living community acquisition in the region for the firm this summer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 6, 2023
Bradenton woman heads to prison for nine years for $9.75M scam

Lori Ann Nademus used ill-gotten gains on luxury residences, high-end clothes, jewelry and more, FBI officials alleged.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 4, 2025
Sarasota Sheriff: 2 charged, 117 slot machines seized in gambling bust

An investigation at Magic Arcade netted two arrests and prompted Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 28, 2018
Benderson Development makes push west with acquisitions

Benderson Development moves further into West Coast markets to diversify its portfolio and enhance relationships in Seattle, Chicago and California

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • September 12, 2025
Selby Gardens CEO guides attraction to national prominence

Jennifer Rominiecki has helped shine a national spotlight on a Sarasota cultural landmark, leading it to even brighter days.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 3, 2011
Playing Favorites

Lee County's small business loan program, which gives preference to 18 participating banks, has had limited success that can be traced to weak marketing and a slow economy. But the program also raises questions about government's role in the private sector.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 24, 2016
Speed of sound

Online crowdfunding provided three innovative business partners who share a passion for great sound a powerful kick-start to their business. Now the pressure is on to deliver.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 7, 2023
Tampa law firm establishes scholarship for aspiring attorneys facing adversity

Johnson Jackson PLLC will award $5,000 to law students who come from underrepresented communities or struggle with health or financial challenges.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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