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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2011
Tampa Tribune cuts 165 workers

The layoffs represent a 16% reduction of the publication's total work force.

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  • March 17, 2016
Furniture store opens outlet

Furniture Factory Outlet has opened a store at Miromar Design Center in Estero, promising deeply discounted furniture.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • December 7, 2015
Hospital opens store at mall

Hospital operator Lee Memorial Health System plans to open a store at Coconut Point Mall next week.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 6, 2015
Foreclosure rate falls in Sarasota-Bradenton

The foreclosure rate was 3.08% in December, down from 6.08% in 2013.

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  • July 23, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 23 - July 29

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 29, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 30 - Aug. 5

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • July 1, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: July 1

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • December 14, 2018
Seagate Development has designs on growth

In launching Theory Design, another business entity, Fort Myers-based residential and commercial developer targets the sometimes unseen: the emotional connection with customers.

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  • October 28, 2020
Homebuilder sees success by sticking to niche

Focusing on one neighborhood has been a boon for an enterprising businessman. One advantage? He can ride his bike to job sites.

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  • September 2, 2021
Companies hope to avoid fights while requiring some jabs

Despite the seemingly endless polarization, some employers see vaccine requirements as a huge step forward in the war against the pandemic. But rolling out vaccine policies — and rolling up sleeves — isn't always a cinch.

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  • December 29, 2006
Winn-Dixie project hits county blockades

County officials assured Steve Kossoff his $50-million project would get 'fast track' treatment. A year later, he's still waiting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 6, 2016
Tap into it

HCI Group invested $25 million to launch a flood insurance business. It has bold ambitions.

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  • November 16, 2023
ZooTampa's $125M in projects sets up 2024 as the year of more

ZooTampa plans manatee visiting rooms, stingray feeding areas and even human weddings among the mammals.

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  • August 10, 2009
Gordon Food Service buys Buca Dale Mabry site

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  • February 11, 2010
RaceTrac Petroleum buys Cranberry site

Atlanta-based gas-station company RaceTrac Petroleum Inc. purchased 2.14 acres at the intersection of State Road 45 and Cranberry Boulevard for $1.3 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 1, 2010
County aids SMR in Lakewood Ranch expansion

Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch recently signed an impact fee arrangement with Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 10, 2010
Fuccillo Automotive Group buys Cape Coral Saturn property

Fuccillo Automotive Group purchased the former Saturn of Cape Coral dealership and 3.13 acres for $5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 28, 2010
Fort Myers investors buy a trio of buildings on U.S. 41

Real estate investors Keith Campbell and Ted Muftic purchased three office and retail buildings for $2 million.

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  • July 30, 2010
Taylor Morrison buys land for Verona Reserve

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison purchased 55 acres off of Jacaranda Boulevard for $1.75 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 15, 2013
Taylor Morrison buys Collier land for $32M

Taylor Morrison has purchased 1,800 acres north of Immokalee Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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