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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2018
Former Fidelity exec heads up $45M theater campaign

Steve Akin is currently on the Gulfshore Playhouse board of directors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 13, 2019
Iconic Sarasota "Vault" building is purchased by investor

Doug Libertore, a Sarasota investor, has purchased the city's "vault" building for $4.1 million, where he plans to open a new brain and autism spectrum research center.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2013
Homes sell for millions

Two Olde Naples homes sold for nearly $30 million in the last two months of 2012.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2022
British marketing firm to establish U.S. headquarters in Tampa

Clarify plans to create 25 jobs in its first year of operations in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2011
Sarasota Oct. home sales up 20%

Home sales rose 20% over the year, and condo sales increased by 10%.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2012
Universal Growth

A Gulf Coast window firm hopes a new headquarters and larger showroom will yield oversized results. The shift is the culmination of several smaller growth moves.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2021
Real estate firm expands portfolio with massive ground lease purchase

Benderson Development's latest acquisition bumps its total purchases to $1.5 billion over the past 24 months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2008
Precious and Private

In person or by mail, Suzanne Perry, a former cosmetics executive, sells jewelry to affluent clients, and she likes it that way.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 2, 2025
Publix to build second store in Babcock Ranch

The Lakeland grocer's store will be part of an expansion of the solar-powered, self-sufficient master-planned community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • August 14, 2024
Lakewood Ranch area sees uptick in high-end home listings

A $7 million home in The Concession, nicknamed the Magnolia Estate, is the latest listing that will draw international attention.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 26, 2024
Lennar readies Pinellas townhouse community for sale

National homebuilder Lennar has commenced sales at Townes at Bayou Heights, a Pinellas Park gated community of 32 townhouses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2021
From tequila to whiskey, alcohol sales are on the rise

Ecommerce sales of booze are reaching new highs.

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  • May 24, 2010
Latest prices show growth holds

Median sale prices are up again, but next month could be the one to watch.

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  • January 11, 2019
Fast-growing grocer plans more new stores for area

On the eve of the Jan. 16 grand opening its latest Tampa Bay area store, in Clearwater, Phoenix-based specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market has announced plans for new locations in Tampa and Seminole, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 29, 2024
Family behind The Villages buys Boca Grande estate for $21M

The sale is part of a surge in high-dollar deals in the region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collectibles firm to buy autograph business

Certified Collectibles Group seeks to meet demand for autograph authentication.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2017
County to get at least 4,000 more homes

County population has increased over 10.7% between 2010 and 2016.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2022
Ritz-Carlton welcomes two new hospitality executives

Jillian Dampier is joining the team as the new director of group and catering sales, and Peter Francis was introduced as the director of transient sales. 

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: May 14 - May 20

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: May 14 - May 20

Regional business news at a glance.

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