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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2026
Work starts on Naples apartments as developer secures $45M in financing

The first stage of construction has begun on a new 208-unit community on Vanderbilt Beach Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2022
Hotel expert says hospitality sector is rebounding nicely from pandemic

Hospitality insider Rich Lillis says the hotel industry —especially in Tampa and other parts of the region — is mostly back to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Harris Plugs FTAA (Sara/Mana edition)

Free Trade Area of the AmericasJohannes Werner is a Sarasota-based business journalist. He carries a German passport, is married to a Mexican, and publishes a trade monthly, Cuba Trade & Investment News

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 20, 2020
In keeping up with the market, hospitality developer transforms marina industry

A developer and property owner building a high-tech marina, a project worth up to $20 million, have learned being first isn’t easy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 30, 2018
Innkeeper makes history with an historic property

An innkeeper’s long list of up-at-night worries included a lousy air conditioning system. A rarely used government loan program provided a lifeline.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2010
Blackpoint joins NAI Global

Managing Director Anthony Mazzucca leaves Sperry Van Ness behind.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2011
Tampa Bay manufacturer grows

Modern Silicone Technologies bought a 13-acre site for $3.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2017
Construction company to start roadway widening

EHC Inc. is set to begin widening of State Road 82 in Naples in the coming weeks.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Naples Bay Resort becomes The ShoppesRiverside Investors LLCbuys Colonial commercial landLennar Homes LLCbuys more Bella Terra landDeAngelis Diamond finishes Collection at VanderbiltStrackbein Constructioncompletes yacht Club, marinaAndros Boatworks moves to larger buildingBradenton businessmandeveloping Parrish daycareW.S. Badcock Corp. buysSarasota furniture storeBovie Medical Corp. buys building, movingFlorida State Fair Foundationbuys warehouse, modelsFirst Intermediary Corp. buysJ.W. Conner & Sons propertyNAI Tampa Bay Commercialadds valuation servicesKona Grill restaurantsigns to lease at Met West

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Carolina Land Rush

Fort Myers luxury homebuilder Bill Ennen traveled to North Carolina to build a summer home and ended up buying half a mountain. His timing was right on as Florida builders and developers rush to the Carolinas in search of the next housing boom.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 9, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Cargill Crop Nutrition buys mine for $19 million Econo Lodge owner buys Sand, Sea Motel Malco Industries plans Rye Wilderness subdivision Developers close on land for 1350 Main St.Waterside Investment Group buys lan

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2014
Big potential

Public opinion can flatten a real estate project before it gets going. One developer takes an attack-first strategy.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • May 4, 2023
2023 Top Entrepreneur: Jesse Biter, founder, PropLogix, Sarasota

Jesse Biter, with a keen eye for spotting trends, has applied his tech-focused entrepreneurial skillset in commercial real estate, software and the auto industry.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • December 27, 2022
Opening date for dog bar on 'paws' as challenges stack up

The owners behind what they believe will be the "doggiest space to hang out" battle various construction delays.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 9, 2010
Flood of Risk

The federal flood insurance program presents another kind of risk these days for real estate lenders and borrowers: congressional risk.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2011
Foreclosures down in Ft. Myers

While the statewide foreclosure picture worsens, one region improves.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Cameratta Cos. starting The Preserve at Corkscrew

Cameratta Cos. LLC recently announced plans to kick off construction of The Preserve at Corkscrew, a 510-acre residential development in Estero.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2012
Tampa business owners starting new restaurant

The price equated to $210 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2011
Florida adds 8,500 jobs in Nov.

The unemployment rate is down to 10% this month, according to the DEO.

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