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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2014
Harley dealer rocks new site

Scott Fischer Enterprises plans a 5,000-person concert venue at the new Harley-Davidson store in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2016
Channelside future found in D.C.

If history is any guide, expect Strategic Property Partners' $2 billion Channelside district to take on many of the attributes the high-end projects its new CEO has included in projects in and around Washington, D.C.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Sarasota Flats developers buy vacant Fruitville land

An affiliate of Tampa-based Forge Capital Partners purchased 2.8 acres of vacant land west of Lemon Avenue for $5.77 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2015
WCI Communities buys land for future Arborwood Preserve community

WCI Communities LLC purchased 236.6 acres of agricultural land for $5.49 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2015
Auto dealer drives off with Gettel Supercenter

Firkins Automotive Group grows its presence in Bradenton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 18, 2025
228 townhouses coming to 43-acre parcel

A national homebuilder has bought a 42.8-acre parcel in Pasco County’s Hudson.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 6, 2025
Rural acreage in Hillsborough County marketed to residential developers

A 12.1-acre parcel has hit the market in southern Hillsborough County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Signature Communities Inc. acquires Naples Vanderbilt InnWalport Properties buysCollier Boulevard SquareDRD Murdock Circle Executive CenterMichael Saunders office expands on Longboat KeyJohn McKay buys Parrish landLowe's buys land in North PortHotel industry veterans purchase Tampa blockVision 193 LLC buys 5th Avenue ApartmentsTarpon Restaurant Services buys Pappa's Riverside

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 21, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Realtor, RBS Cos. buy Silkwood propertyTibbetts, partner buy office on OrangeReliance Partners, others plan Mendoza developmentUPGRADES TO THE PALMS NEARLY COMPLETETarpon Springs One acquires land for marina, residentialClearwater resident buys Southron ApartmentsCompany purchases Bayside at Palma CeiaTwo land developers buy 40 acres on Pine IslandMobile home park sold, improvements plannedTwo Steves buy Sanibel marina

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2008
Lost Edge

A 30-year-old Gulf Coast knife company is fighting to avoid its demise. It hopes some big risks will result in a big payoff.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 15, 2025
Former Navy Seal's Tampa firm brings solar power to Manatee arts school

Manatee School for the Arts' planned solar project includes 3,000 panels and was drawn up by former U.S. Navy Seal Steve Rutherford, who used technology to protect soldiers in Afghanistan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 20, 2006
40 Under 40 Winners Page 4

Jeff ReynoldsAmy L. SchneiderGardner SherrillTracey Sievertson-LockeDan SinclairMark A. StevensBrian StockJeff VerkonRobert WellsDenise L. Wheeler

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 29, 2022
Back to square one: St. Pete mayor trashes Tropicana Field redevelopment plans

Ken Welch cites the pandemic, supply chain challenges, soaring housing costs and inflation in his decision to relaunch the RFP process.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Why Housing is So Costly by: Thomas Sowell

They say time is money, but a lot depends on whose time and whose money. For example, the San Mateo County Planning Commission in California has spent five years deciding what can and cannot be done with the site of an old racetrack no longer economically viable.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2009
Portrait Power

An entrepreneur seeks a growth track by sticking to a tough task: Using time wisely.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2009
Savvy Security

For a duo behind a company that protects others from risk, Shannon Logsdon and Steve Paley sure took a gamble with their latest business venture. But despite launching in a recession, the future looks good.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 4, 2011
Dollar Design

Luxury interior design has long been out of reach for many. One entrepreneur aims to change that.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 10, 2010
Beef's New Cuts

Tampa-based family sports pub chain Beef 'O' Brady's is introducing a new type of restaurant and menu aimed at casual diners.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 26, 2020
Seagate Development continues headquarters’ streak

Fort Myers company’s work for logistics firm Scotlynn USA marks the latest major project for five-year-old developer.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 6, 2018
Former Sarasota Herald-Tribune building in Sarasota under contract

WMR Consulting head Wayne Ruben has contracted to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group headquarters at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota, with the aim of revitalizing the 72,000-square-foot building

  • Commercial Real Estate
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