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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2013
Tampa housing operator wins Fort Myers contract

Waterfront senior-housing developer selects Validus Senior Living as manager.

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  • July 18, 2014
Massachusetts investor buys Venice Car Wash

Arlene Leakeas of Dracut, Mass. purchased the Venice Car Wash for $1.2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 2, 2014
Local builder eclipses $100M in sales

Medallion Home projects more growth in 2014.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • September 26, 2014
Diocese of Venice buys Ranch land for future

The Diocese of Venice purchased 63 acres of vacant in Lakewood Ranch for $3.47 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 25, 2019
Veggie Tales: Behind the scenes of the new Publix store prototype

Changes at Publix go beyond the produce.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 5, 2024
Affordable housing community for seniors boosts St. Pete neighborhood

The site of the former Edward White Hospital, which has been vacant for 10 years, is being transformed into an affordable housing community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 21, 2023
Development group shares lessons learned from Gas Plant loss

Hard work has proven to be its own reward for members of Sugar Hill Community Partners, the group that narrowly missed out on the chance to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field site.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2009
Shirt Equity

A Gulf Coast T-shirt company is surpassing $2 million in sales this year, a notable feat considering the recession slamming retail. Its success is based on a combination of grit, good decision-making and learning from mistakes.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 15, 2019
Breathing in the Saltaire

Developer The Kolter Group is planning a new 35-story condo tower in downtown St. Petersburg following the success of its 41-story One St. Petersburg project.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 11, 2023
Celebrated private air service firm faces backlash from jilted members, investors

The company's recently appointed turnaround CEO tells the Business Observer that he doesn't have an official start date.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 29, 2008
Chemical ROMANCE

A $100 million Gulf Coast family-run business that revolves around chlorine continues to clean up - despite economic uncertainty and other looming challenges.

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  • October 3, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Grand opening of Tampa ChamberBancshares of Florida Inc. enters Tampa marketFlorida Hospitals place second in national rankingFlorida Magazine Association meets, awards, in Sarasotat

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 22, 2013
Back to Building

Gary Aubuchon lost his election bid for the U.S. House of Representatives last year. But that may turn out to be a blessing for his business and his family.

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  • January 11, 2008
Corporate Report

First Advantage Corp. buys Fiserv's CredStarTeltronics lands marketing deal with GTIFormer Hope Hospice officer joins John R. Wood as CIOUTEK sensor company sold to Santa Barbara firmPort Manatee crane officially unveiled

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  • February 27, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2019
Airport office complex, $110M project, lands unique amenity

Tampa airport, with end goal on serving millions more fliers, plows ahead on innovative office project.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 1, 2019
College plans center to further link school with area business community

SCF's Center for Advanced Technology & Innovation will be built inside the school’s former library building on its Bradenton campus.

  • Education
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 15, 2023
USF launches 'Name, Image, Likeness' program for athletes

As AI and digital mimicry get better, the University of South Florida offers a course on likeness protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2022
Goodwill Manasota CEO, president officially steps into role July 1

The transition started a year ago with Donn Githens taking on the role of president.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Hearsay (Tampa Edition)

This week's items: Pinellas judge charged by Qualifications Commission Win some; lose some

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