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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 24, 2017
Raymond James buys Carillon buildings

One of the Gulf Coast's largest companies has quietly acquired a trio of St. Petersburg office buildings in the Gateway section of the city, property records show.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 5, 2024
Sales start at Tampa condo tower with space for 90-foot yachts

The third and final tower at the Westshore Marina District is expected to begin construction later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2007
Drive to Succeed

From poor beginnings to pouring concrete, Bill Manfull has come a long - and prosperous - way in a colorful life. Says Manfull: "I'm just a simple working guy who happened to make a lot of money."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2020
Popular pumpkin farm faces $7.2 million foreclosure lawsuit

The Bradenton farm is one of the defendants listed along with members of the Hunsader family.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2021
Developer buys county HQ building for $25 million

Sarasota County sold its admin building to Manatee's Benderson Development in deal that clarifies maintenance agreement, lease back and early departure .

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 11, 2006
Lasday: Value is more than price

Since you will rarely win the war on price, help the customer believe in the superiority of your offering.Lou Lasday, an independent marketing adviser residing on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented strategic marketing initiatives for Gulf Coast emerging companies.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2007
40 Under 40 (Sarasota-Manatee)

Jesse BiterJoey BrannonAnne E. ChauvetAimee T. ChouinardAmy C. HuntMatt LeiterChristie LewisMonique McKenziePaul Olah, Jr.Jeff WengerSydney YoungPete SzelwachCelia SzelwachJoshua WayDavid SpireLexJet

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2009
Millage Mayhem

With taxable property values way down for the second year in a row, the rolled back tax rates look to be heading up — but not without a fight between elected officials, their staffs and property taxpayers.

  • Florida
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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • July 23, 2025
$376M Longboat resort reflects on first year of success, storms

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort and Residences has made an outsized impact on Longboat Key and beyond.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2007
Corporate Report

Radiation Therapy agrees to $18 million acquisitionFleming's up, others downSolomon appeals decision over patent infringement Kesselring goes public, adds $1.5 million in capitalHSN, Hear Music to promote McCartneyRetired hotelier joins eSuites Hotels Insurance consultant Ellis joins eAutoclaimsNCircle Entertainment gains distribution deal Health Management names CEO

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Renaissance Vinoy Deal Valued at $44 MillionVenture pays $30 million for assisted-living facilityDeveloper purchases rental properties for $106 millionOpus South closes dealto build luxury condosREIT pays $26 million for east Tampa property

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Sun Vista Buys South Pasadena ApartmentsMercury Advisors negotiates $119 million financing dealSteinbrenners sell Radisson to Wacksman-Wallace groupAdam's Mark Hotel fetches $31.5 millionTreasure Island B&B sells 220% above prior sale price

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 14, 2013
Happier returns

Banks on the Gulf Coast provided healthier returns for their owners as they controlled expenses while profits rose.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2007
TECO Classic

TECO Energy, the parent company of Tampa Electric, has shed non-core assets and stepped-up employee training to return to its past successful formula.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Toll Brothers Inc. plans Palazzo VillageChico's buys land for expansionThrogmartin Co. breaks groundWaterford Cos. acquires land for Villa VenetoAmSouth buys building for Bayshore branchVision Homes builds Gladstone ParkSchickedanz Homes buys land for Wyndrush CondominiumsPublix acquires two parcels in Treasure IslandSafety Harbor investors buy PALM HARBOR Plaza

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Kosene & Kosene buys portion of Coconut PointDevelopers Diversified Realty takes over Cypress TraceNorth American Properties planning The Forum retail center Bradenton investor/developer buys Palmetto buildingsFirst State Bank buys Venice office Bailes Family buys University ABC liquor storeTrump Group buys Koger office portfolioBresler & Reiner buys Westbury at Lake BrandonFaison planning commercial side of Centex's Magnolia ParkManchester, U.K. investors buy Pinebrooke office buildingTA Associates Realty buys Bermuda Lake ApartmentsSurgery Partners buys Tampa McNichols office building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2013
Corporate Report: January 4

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 25 - July 1

Regional business news at a glance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 27, 2023
70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 31, 2023
Tampa architecture group opens center

AIA Tampa Bay's new facility was designed using adaptive reuse principles and a focus on sustainability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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