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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2016
Break through

The founders of Crown Roofing started a business with $75,000. Three years later $50 million in revenues is in its sights.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 21, 2014
Plumb for success

A small plumbing-supply business in Cape Coral offers lessons in overcoming adversity to achieve success.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2015
Commercial Real Estate Profile: W. Stephen Hagenbuckle

Steve Hagenbuckle never intended to become a real estate investor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 27, 2015
So (not) obsolete

A bold business owner hopes she's about to 'kick it in the teeth' on growth. Understanding what customers want is key.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 3, 2015
Right fit

True innovation is hard to find in the benefits consulting industry. One firm discovered its edge after a shift in sales strategies.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 3, 2024
C-suite shake up as Hertz COO quits and firm names third CFO in two years

The Lee County company continues to shuffle C-level executives as COO and CFO leave both after less than a year on the job.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 9, 2024
Reports: Chico’s CEO out as new owners take over

As the Fort Myers retailer prepares to reopen the Sanibel Island store that began it all, shareholders approve a $1 billion sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2023
Benderson buys another Publix — this one in south Sarasota County

The developer has bought the store at the Olde Village shopping center in Englewood for an undisclosed price.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2023
Prominent homebuilder brings 2,100-home community to Parrish

Prosperity Lakes stretches across 1,070 acres.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 1, 2023
Benderson buys Sarasota shopping center for $14.4 million

Bee Ridge Square is anchored by national department store Burlington.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2022
Hurricane products firm buys Palm Beach business

The deal will "strengthen" both businesses across the state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2022
Authorities: Accounting manager used stolen funds for Bucs tickets, groceries

Detectives believe there could be additional unreported victims.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 21, 2022
More than 300 workforce apartments coming to Tampa

An Arizona developer is building the units on a property near I-75, close to the jobs corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2022
Miami company buys local industrial property as part of statewide deal for 255,500 square feet of space

Basis Industrial spent nearly $30 million for the properties, including the 70,000 SF building on 23rd St. N.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 5, 2023
REIT expanding in Florida buys medical building in Polk County

The North Carolina investor with a focus on the medical sector paid $6.75 million for the office building.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2006
Westminster Palms owner buys North Shore

Stern says the new ownership will be gutting the apartment complex to create new apartment.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2009
Trust buys Costa Del Sol Apartments

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2009
Florist uses Facebook to find more fans

Art Conforti, a gregarious New York transplant who runs one of the Gulf Coast's most successful independent florists, has long said he cherishes the personal connections he makes with customers when selling flowers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Real estate brokers predict more gloom

Another day has brought yet another pessimistic survey regarding the beleaguered commercial real estate market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Inland American REIT buys Sarasota Pavilion

Inland Real Estate Acquisitions, the purchasing arm of Oak Brook, Ill.-based The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc., purchased the 324,985-square-foot Sarasota Pavilion retail center at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Stickney Point Road for $44.67 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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