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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2023
California defense contractor pays $3.9 million for Pinellas industrial site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, two hotels sell, two luxury condos towers are in the works, and a local developer heads east again.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 7, 2024
Proposed density increase in Sarasota neighborhood criticized as 'ghetto'

The Sarasota Housing Authority seeks higher density for new developments. A city Planning Board member says doubling the number of units at the Bertha Mitchell community will unfairly burden Newtown.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 1, 2024
Truck driving school CEO revs up plan to solve parking crisis

Tra Williams is utilizing a partnership-based model, mixed with a timely app, to help truckers find a safe way to do a much needed part of the job when they aren’t driving: sleep.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 12, 2024
Home Depot, after protests, drops plans for east Manatee store

The big-box retailer was considering a store on the corner of Lorraine Road and Rangeland Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 15, 2023
The week brought hotel sale, bookstore news, Publix-anchored shopping center sale

A look at some of the week’s real estate happenings across the region, from drug stores to baseball.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2010
Thumbs Up

Texting can wear out your thumbs and a slip can ruin your middle-school reputation. Count on a 12-year-old to help you type TXT MSG more accurately.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2011
Corporate Report: Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

The latest news from Tervis Tumbler, Inuvo, and more.

  • News
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 16, 2012
New vision

Trading one business for another can be tough. Sandi Eveleth shifted from optometry to website design.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2018
Wed Ahead

Forget Northern California. A web-based business that connects newlyweds with honeymoons relocated to the Tampa region — with an eye on rapid growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2017
Center stage

New businesses play a big role in a thriving economy. How will two startups handle the inevitable obstacles?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 19, 2016
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFILE: ADAM PALMER

Adam Palmer has been with LandQwest Commercial, one of Southwest Florida's leading commercial real estate brokerages, since 2009, following a career in the software industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 26, 2016
Social studies

The Tampa Bay Rays, even with well-documented attendance issues, have more than 1 million social media participants. How other businesses can score that kind of success.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 27, 2015
Chic shack

A Canadian development firm seeks to restart what was once an iconic waterfront Gulf Coast eatery and gathering house. The project is a tug between Old Florida and new customers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 2, 2023
End of year brought a slew of commercial real estate deals

As the clock ticked down to 2023, commercial real estate firms across the Gulf Coast announced transactions.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 4, 2026
Sarasota Architectural Salvage closing storefront after 23 years

Business owner Jesse White will continue salvage and preservation work on a mobile basis.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 20, 2015
In the tank

Four companies pitched investors for capital at the first open meeting of VenturePitch SWFL. Which firm has the best chance to make it?

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 22, 2025
Hurricane-damaged apartments in Pinellas to be rebuilt

A Gulfport waterfront community will be rebuilt as a five-story building with parking underneath the living space and a rooftop amenities package.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2004
Free Press (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Gulf Coast Builders Exchange announces fund-raiserLandMark Bank opens Sunnyside Village branchBob Stone Construction buys Architectural SurfacesSarasota Memorial offers corporate wellness program

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2013
Meshad's JWM Management proposing 10-story hotel

A developer has submitted plans to build a 10-story hotel and apartment tower at one of downtown Sarasota's most visible corners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2021
Call center giant makes progress on $21M office project

Alta Resources expects to open its new facility in early 2022.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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