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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2011
Sarasota's Evie's owners buy ASAP Enterprise building

Sarasota businessmen and father and son Steve and Michael Evanoff purchased the 11,700-square-foot ASAP building for $595,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 7, 2019
Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 24, 2022
Maybe money — and secrecy — can buy happiness

A new survey reveals Florida couples are happier than most, but tend to argue a lot about money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 22, 2019
Auto dealer welcomes renowned luxury brand to lineup

Dimmitt Automotive Group has added Jaguar to its brand roster and opened a new 28,000-square-foot facility, Dimmitt Jaguar Land Rover, at 25191 U.S. Highway 19 in Clearwater, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2014
Bay Pointe Apartments sells for $18 million

A company managed by David Greider of Tampa purchased the 417-unit Bay Pointe Apartments in Largo for $18 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2014
Lexington Realty Trust buys three BluePearl properties

Lexington Realty Trust purchased three of the region's four BluePearl Veterinary Partners properties for a total of $11.61 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 23, 2023
Tampa door manufacturer buys company for nearly $300M

This is the second acquisition Masonite has made in 2023 under its "Doors That Do More" strategy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 17, 2023
Niche SWFL real estate firm sold five months after founder’s death

Jeff Darragh founded Worthington Realty in 1989.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2020
Builder uses Tesla system to help power area new home

Pulte Homes uses a Tesla Powerwall stored energy system for a new home in Babcock Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 6, 2016
Corporate report

Sarasota company expands national presence; Senior living executive adds new role; Superior Uniform grows through acquisition; Minnesota business adds jobs; Real estate firm appoints executive

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2021
Senior living communities look for their moment

With communities that look more like lush gardens on the outside and are run like a cruise ship on the inside, a few senior living developers set a high bar.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 22, 2023
Survey: Small business owners remain worried about economy

While fears of inflation and difficulty finding employees are still a major concern, a new survey finds that owners do see signs of improvement.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Newsmakers (Tampa)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Like it or not, can't ignore Forbes

It may feel like Forbes magazine is picking on the Tampa Bay area lately. In just the past month, the prestigious business magazine has dinged the region twice.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
Gemesis downsizes with new building

The recession has drilled a hole through Gemesis, a cultured diamond manufacturer struggling to turn its unique technology into big-ticket success.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2013
Kick it up for capital

The Kickstarter method of raising capital for business-related causes has gained some traction on the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2021
Area health care network expands in Arizona

American Oncology Network now has three locations in Arizona.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2020
Digital marketing firm promotes president to CEO

PowerChord, a St. Petersburg, Florida, digital marketing firm, has promoted Bill Volmuth from president to CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2019
Online financing more popular — also more perilous

More business owners are turning to online lenders as a source of financing.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Developer plans for new condo development in downtown Sarasota

Denver-based Eres Capital in early stages of planning for Rosemary District condos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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