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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 14, 2005
High-Rise Follwers

Coscan Homes, contract developer for Alinari at Rosemary Place, knows it pays to collaborate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 23, 2009
Protection Secrets

Sarasota entrepreneur Asim Chauhan sought a top-notch computer security expert when launching his new data protection firm in late 2007.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 8, 2014
Flipped Model

Raising capital for a commercial real estate project is a universal obstacle. An energetic young entrepreneur thinks he has a solution.

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: Rick Harcrow | Developer, Tampa and Sarasota

Rick Harcrow and his company, GreenPointe Communities, could have more influence on Sarasota's future — from an urban planning perspective, at least — than anyone since John Ringling established winter quarters in the area decades ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 29, 2022
Coffee roastery upgrades from a truck to a brick and mortar

After closing on a location earlier this year, Banyan Coffee Co. finally has its own place. New challenges are percolating.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2003
Coffee Talk

This week's items: Changes at the top for Dooley & MackReal estate power partnership formedBusiness leaders plea for AirtranTrouble for Civix and Rod Connelly?Schiavo overload

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 18, 2024
Marriott picks Fort Myers to debut low-cost extended-stay brand

$23 billion global hospitality brand zeroes in on Southwest Florida for growth, demographics and more.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 16, 2024
CEO of firm that bought PGT for $3.1B opens up about deal, future

Matt DeSoto says he learned you could never communicate enough when it comes to acquisition integration.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Coffee Talk

Gaining and losing muscle in the Russell: Coast Financial Holdings, the battered parent company of Bradenton-based Coast Bank, has suffered yet another setback: Being booted off the prestigious family of Russell Indexes, one of the leading stock market tracking funds.Chamber recognizes pro-business legislators: A diverse combination of old standards and rookie state legislators from the Gulf Coast were given high grades, and praise, by the Florida Chamber of Commerce when it comes to voting and pushing through bills in the best interests of business. Coffee businesses roast a good deal: Sarasota-based coffee entrepreneur Michael Duranko's main goal since he opened his first Local Coffee & Tea shop on Siesta Key in February has been to combine his ambitious growth plans with a keep-it-local mantra.Bay City Plywood re-brands: Tampa-based home improvement chain Bay City Plywood is modifying its name to add "Cabinets" to become Bay City Plywood & Cabinets.Hovnanian: Fort Myers is the worst housing market: What once was one of the best housing markets has turned into the worst.Colliers Arnold growing, makes moves: Clearwater-based real estate brokerage Colliers Arnold has hired 70 new people in the past year and is planning a move to bigger office digs.WCI Communities stock drops below $20: The stock of WCI Communities dropped 18% in the week ending June 26, generating endless speculation on message boards and blogs.Existing-

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  • October 10, 2022
Parrish web design, SEO agency forms partnership with market leader

The program provides more accessible websites for clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Ringling School of Art and Design receives a national Gold ADDYLongboat restaurant grabsManatee Chamber's awardWyman, Green & Blalock opens new company

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  • January 14, 2010
Avanti buys Palmetto's Corvus site

Winter Park-based investment group Avanti Investment Advisors purchased the 211 acres of vacant land east of Riviera Dunes and south of U.S. 301 in Palmetto for $24 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2011
Barry D. Edwards, MPH Hotels planning Clark hotel

After the recession put hotel development on hold, one Sarasota developer is gearing up to break that trend.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 22, 2013
Neal Communities buys land for 100-home Estero Place

The price equated to $57,075 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2013
Sarasota businessman Weiner buys CityPointe land

The price equated to $692,307 per acre.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Firm seeks to unwrap portfolio

Two Hostess Brands commercial real estate properties on the Gulf Coast are up for sale in a nationwide process that covers 61 listings in 22 states.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2011
Grandtag Madison Realty LLC buys The Palms of Punta Gorda

Pasadena, Calif.-based Grandtag Madison Realty LLC purchased the 56-unit The Palms of Punta Gorda assisted-living and dementia-care facility for $4 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2012
Canadian investor group buys Little Harbor Marina

An affiliate of Canadian firm LHD Management Inc. purchased Little Harbor Marina and several associated buildings for $7.3 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 24, 2012
Great Bay Distributors buys Pinellas land

Largo-based beer wholesaler Great Bay Distributors Inc. purchased 96 acres in Pinellas County for $9.75 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2021
Motorcycle museum, restaurant revs up for summer opening

The OCC Road House & Museum seeks to debut in June.

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