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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2012
Clearwater investor group buys TalaVera land

An investment group led by Fred and John Thomas, Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa's founder, purchased 0.98 acres of land approved for TalaVera at Island Estates for $1.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 17, 2012
Jaffe Sports Medicine owner buys Veterans Park floor

Dr. Peter Jaffe purchased the 5,900-square-foot first floor in the Veterans Park Commons condominium for $1.04 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2017
County takes steps to buy 4,000 acres

Lee County commissioners have looked into buying Edison Farms for two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 17, 2017
GSC buys second area complex this year

Continuing a wave of multifamily rental acquisitions throughout the Gulf Coast, a Virginia-based apartment operator has purchased a Sarasota complex for $43.25 million, according to property records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2014
Entrepreneur buys Sweetwater Landing considering expansion, development

Brandon Mayer of Punta Gorda purchased the Sweetwater Landing marina for $1.5 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2014
Sarasota's JW4 Capital buys industrial land

JW4 Capital LLC in Sarasota purchased 35.17 acres of vacant industrial land near Fruitville Road and Interstate 75 for $2.1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2013
Virginia's LAP Groups buys Wynstar Inn & Suites

The price equated to $36,364 per unit.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Petal it forward

The pay-it-forward concept — buying someone's coffee on the drive-thru or bridge toll — has hit the florist industry.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2025
South Florida CRE firm chasing local 'trophy assets' for client

The firm says it has a high net worth client looking to buy properties across the region and state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2010
Masonite buys Lifetime Doors

The Tampa-based manufacturer acquires a competitor headquartered in Michigan.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Crossgate, EndVision buy into mixed-use projectVengroff, partners buy Gardenwood ApartmentsInvestor buys farm land, expects to flipBoca Raton homebuilder buys land for 900 homes in EsteroNaples company buys Fort Myers motelFamily trust invests in Fort Myers warehouses

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 17, 2012
Fancy Plumage

Mechanical ingenuity, craftsmanship and knowledge of customers have been the keys to success for SA Feather Company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2019
Hot (and cool) industry attracts private equity cash

The home services industry, behind a demand surge and solid cash flow, has attracted something else besides customers.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 18, 2022
Tampa automotive group buys local Chevrolet and Chrysler Jeep stores

The Morgan Automotive Group, one of the largest in the country, buys two local dealerships for undisclosed amount.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2013
Entrepreneur Biter buys United Way building for apartment project

The price equated to $202 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2021
Midwest credit union continues promised expansion into Florida

Lake Michigan Credit Union buys Pilot Bank helping keep CEO plan to make Florida its "second home."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2021
Transit agency to spend $80M on fleet of all-electric buses

The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority in St. Petersburg, Florida, plans to buy 60 buses, at a cost of $80 million, over the next five years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2017
Different acquisition approach

Sometimes, things are worth more than you think.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 31, 2024
West Coast shipping giant offers $450M to buy Tampa company

A freight company with $5 billion in sales is in the market to possibly buy a publicly traded Tampa shipping company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2018
Sarasota Memorial board votes to buy former newspaper office $11.83 million

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's board votes Oct. 15 to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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