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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Cory Petcoff, 37

President, Owner, Baron Realty Inc.

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Company non-local, company non grata

In St. Petersburg, the city's purchasing department might need to re-read its own mission statement. And throw in city ordinances, too.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 6, 2021
Airport sets passenger record reenforcing sentiment that tourism is back — at least for now

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has the best month in its history though next few months could change the narrative

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2021
Bank makes investment in future of industry, utilizing a tech-heavy new branch

As Regions Bank opened a new branch in Lakewood Ranch, another nearby branch got tucked in. As they say, when one door closes, another one opens.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2019
Region's technical prowess reflected in new rankings

CompTIA's Tech Town index, a ranking of the nation’s 20 best cities for technology workers, lists Tampa, Florida, at No. 19.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 26, 2019
Multifamily market shows little signs of slowing down

Hillsborough, Pinellas, Hernando and Pasco counties set a sales record for multifamily properties in the first half of 2019.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2018
Eye on the prize: Contact lens breakthrough wins accolades

A Pinellas Park, Florida, company, Transitions Optical, has been recognized by Time magazine as coming up with one of the best inventions of 2018.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 5, 2023
First Watch opens two locations in region, with plans for two more

Manatee County-based daytime dining concept First Watch plans to expand in and around its headquarters, with two new locations in each Manatee and Hillsborough counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2010
New Boar's Head product is tops

Better Homes and Gardens recognized the Sarasota-based deli company.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2016
Banker promoted to senior vice president

Thomas Welsh has been with HomeBanc since 2010.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Developers Diversified Realty Trust buys Inland RetailDavis Marcus Partners acquires two Naples office buildingsMiami developer buys land for apartments or condosKite Realty buys lot in Shops at Eagle CreekING Clarion buys Town Place, plans improvementsTennessee group acquires shopping centerFedex acquires Tampa terminal as part of company purchaseRegency Centers, Macquarie buy Merchants CrossingUniversity Parkway Friendly's sold to new ownershipNew flex parks planned for Creekwood, LenaEmpire Equity buys Shadowood, others from Equity Residential

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Gulfstream Developments closes on Cayo WhippoorwillNicaea Academy expands in Naples, Fort MyersPlastic Specialties owner sells building to companyFortress Investment Group buys Bradenton's Woodlands VillageSarasota investors buy, re-list former Khrome clubRoyal Senior Care buys Sarasota Heron HousesBoca Raton's Leder Group buys President's, Corporex plazasHernando investor buys Apollo Beach Mini StoragePraedium Group buys Bay Tec Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2022
New Babcock Ranch neighborhood to celebrate grand opening

The neighborhood is stretched over 116 acres with 322 homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2010
Raymond James financials up

Comparisons to last year quarter, show revenue, net income improved.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2011
Incentives-for-jobs grants fail

Many job creation grants fail to impact the state's unemployment figures.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2013
Naples median home prices jump in December

The median price of a single-family existing home in Naples rose 21% in December compared with December 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2011
Scott signs unemployment bill

Gov. Rick Scott OK's cost-saving reform measure for employers.

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  • August 16, 2011
Radiation Therapy posts loss

Despite a 20% increase in revenues to $162 million, the firm lost $1 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Builder advocate to retire

Michael Reitmann, the longtime building industry advocate, told the board of the Lee Building Industry Association he plans to step down from his post.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2011
HMA earns $150M in 2010 profit

The Naples-based hospital operator brought in $5.1 billion in revenues.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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