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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 23, 2018
Key International buys dual-branded hotel in Clearwater

Key International Inc. has purchased a dual-branded hotel on the water in Clearwater for $71 million, where it plans a series of upgrades to the property that was completed last year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2018
Penny Hoarder makes move to print media

The Tampa Bay Times has teamed up with the Penny Hoarder, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based website that specializes in money-saving tips, to bring a new financial advice column to its readers.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 29, 2024
Naples-based Hoffmann wins auction to buy famed Oberweis Dairy

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. says it was the winner in a bankruptcy auction for the Illinois dairy company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 27, 2025
Sarasota, Fort Myers marketing firms merge

Avenue Media and Vectra Digital are teaming up to form a marketing agency for companies in the building, construction and home services industry.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2024
Bradenton foundation with $200M in assets names first-ever CEO

Wendy Deming, a nonprofit executive with more than 25 years experience in the region, has been named CEO of the Bishop-Parker Foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jennifer Fowler |
  • January 16, 2026
Budgeting Employee Pay for 2026

As budgets for 2026 are finalized and/or implemented, businesses should keep in mind the minimum wage increase that goes into effect on September 30, 2026.

  • Williams Parker
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2018
Big call: Local companies receive retail giant's blessing

Walmart's fifth annual open call competition was a success for three Gulf Coast companies that will soon find their products on the retail giant's shelves.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Retire? Too Many Opportunities

Peninsula Bank CEO Simon Portnoy keeps a low profile on the Gulf Coast. But this experienced Gold Coast banker knows what he's doing. Keep your eye on Peninsula.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2020
Health care system maintains payroll — despite nearly $200M shortfall

BayCare Health System CEO Tommy Inzina adjusts his leadership style to fit the crisis.

  • Health Care
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 8, 2019
NAIOP awards its annual "Best of the Best"

The National Association of Industrial and Office Parks Tampa Bay recognized firms Central Florida Development and brokerage JLL as its "Best of the Best" for 2018 at a recent awards ceremony.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 10, 2025
Sunshine Ace Hardware goes big on brick-and-mortar strategy

The Naples hardware store chain's chase for customers revolves around removing obstacles for customers and the action inside the store, not in a web browser or app. The strategy is working.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
Local bankers don't 'like' social media

Community banks throughout Florida, and especially the Gulf Coast, apparently haven't taken to social media with gusto.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Flipping over Florida - at a low return

Punta Gorda seemingly has little in common with Detroit. But real estate flipping data has a way of making opposites look similar.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Taxes, regulations rankle CEOs

Chief executives from some of the biggest companies nationwide agree with several Gulf Coast business leaders: The struggle against overregulation is real.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 23, 2025
Moffitt Cancer Center's Pasco campus meets pair of milestones

The topping out of the Moffitt Discovery & Innovation Center for research and the installation of a cyclotron are the first landmarks since the project broke ground in 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Deltona Corp. buys 812 Cape Coral home lotsAshley and City Furniture expands to Fort Myers, NaplesFlorida Capital plans I-75 apartmentsPointe Group Advisors plans Westshore projectPollack Partners, Mainsail plan Westshore apartmentsJohn Neal buys half of University Park clubLakewood Ranch developerdonates land to MCCFormer Pulte executive heads Taylor Morrison

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 20, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Jan. 30-Feb. 6 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A hotel sale in Hillsborough for nearly $76 million paces the week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 20, 2013
Take it from a pro

Ray Intreglia helps several hundred executives with their corporate travel plans. He shares some of his travel tips.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
Top 20 Projects

The following pages highlight the 20 largest private construction projects in the Sarasota-Manatee region. To qualify for the list, land must have been cleared for construction or construction started between March 10, 2004 and March 4, 2005. Both commercial and multifamily projects were included. The ranking is based on an assessment by The Construction Guide and independent research.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2013
Zoo names new CEO

Naples Zoo appoints a CEO with a track record for fundraising.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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