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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
Risk Killers

Finergy Development's Enzo Gagliardi seeks to eliminate doubts in an unstable market. His mantra: Be patient.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ Dupe the media!Rake in profits!Someone finally figured out how to make money on the stock of WCI Communities, a stock that has fallen from the $20 range into $1 territory.+ Student housingin growing demandNot all of real estate has slowed to a crawl.+ Battle heats up oversoutheast Lee CountyAn epic legal battle is looking more certain with the resignation of a well-respected development consultant from a committee formed to examine land uses in southeast Lee County.+ Hot hogs focusof shocking studyTampa's Stinger Systems Inc. had a problem. It needed to prove the cardiac safety of its key product, the Stinger S-200 electro-stun gun, but it's hard to find human volunteers willing to endure the repeated shocks, close study and eventual surgery required.+ New C12 groupin Fort MyersC12, a nationwide group of organizations for Christian chief executive officers, has added a new franchise in Fort Myers. + Flagler Westshore purchaseexpensive, development delayedCoral Gables-based Flagler Development Group appears to be waging a big bet on its new Westshore property.+ Fight to widenPine Island RoadBuilders in Cape Coral plan to redouble their efforts to widen the busy Pine Island Road corridor despite the governor's veto.+ Not your parents'flea marketYou may have thought flea markets were a thing of the past, but a newly built one in Collier County takes the concept to a whole new level.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 28, 2010
The Cavalry

A trio of large corporations sees fertile ground in the Gulf Coast. Will the moves signal an end to the downturn?

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 26, 2025
Tampa Gasworx project phase 2 leadership provide visual updates

Work is well on the way at the site of Gasworx, the long anticipated, long planned and long discussed massive 50-acre redevelopment just outside Tampa's Ybor City.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 24, 2024
USF's $42M Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nears completion

Building the hall and student center on the small, 32-acre campus proved a challenge — but a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
Senior living grows crowded

Michigan-based developer Dale Watchowski isn't necessarily daunted by competition from others in the region-wide senior housing industry boom, but it's something he thinks about — often.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
Senior living grows crowded

Michigan-based developer Dale Watchowski isn't necessarily daunted by competition from others in the region-wide senior housing industry boom, but it's something he thinks about — often.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 12, 2023
Bradenton grocery store to host job fair to fill 100 roles

The hiring team will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport May 17 to conduct interviews and hire on-site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2022
Fort Myers eye care center, HQ set to open

The two-story facility is designed to promote staff efficiency.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2011
Former Valencia site ready for expansion

The University of Tampa caused quite an uproar in June 2009 when it purchased the nearby Valencia Garden restaurant with the aim of expanding the campus.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2013
Investors buy home lots in Buckingham's Remington Oaks

The price equated to $20,192 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Entrepreneurial firm hopes to occupy Orlando

An entertainment entity homegrown on the Gulf Coast might soon bulldoze its way into Orlando, the worldwide capital of theme parks.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2013
Centennial American Properties' purchase makes way for Trader Joe's

The price equated to $237 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
The Kolter Group buys Bonita Bay's Verandah

Verandah, located on 1,456 acres along a 1.75-mile stretch of the Orange River, is a gated community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 2, 2012
Bayfair, Oxford properties purchase land for apartment development

The price equated to $188,053 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2020
Construction complete on 435-unit luxury multifamily complex

Knott Realty Group acquired the land for the site in 2017 for $5.2 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2020
Construction begins on medical complex addition, surgery center

Stevens Construction is the lead builder.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 16, 2019
Optimal Outcomes buys Fort Myers site for possible medical office

Optimal Outcomes of St. Petersburg has acquired a 5.1-acre tract in Fort Myers for a likely medical office building. The company has done extensive work in the area for Florida Cancer Specialists.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2019
Construction veteran picked to lead company’s business development

New executive has led efforts to address affordable housing and homelessness.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2018
Contractor completes site work on multimillion-dollar project

EHC Inc. finishes laying the groundwork for The Ronto Group’s 260-acre neighborhood in Fort Myers. Development of the community began prior to recession.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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