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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 25, 2011
Heavy Metal

The spend-to-grow philosophy resonates with Bill Soucie, a military man-turned entrepreneur. He's betting on a big return with his latest investment.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 18, 2018
Over the cliff, with no regrets

Chad Nuss, a St. Petersburg, Fla.-based serial entrepreneur, is comfortable taking risks, which he says is essential for good business ideas.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 13, 2016
Band of brothers

How do you bust a conventional business model that resists change? Lots of persistence. And never relent on quality.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 15, 2024
47-year-old Fort Myers retail plaza sells for $4.8 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a new hotel is coming to Sarasota, a new subdivision to be built near Tampa, and a Naples industrial property brings $1 million.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Bank holds out for nice price: It was not six months ago that Glen W. Fausset, president of 1st National Bank & Trust, was stamping out speculation that the 19-year-old Bradenton bank would be sold.How much should new homes be assessed?: Let's get a little perspective here.Benderson adds a local voice: For the past five years, it has been the biggest, but it also has been the quietest.Don't judge the impact-fee committee just yet: Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's advice to the media and others concerning the Florida Impact Fee Review Task Force is don't pre-judge its members.

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  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • December 30, 2021
Office furniture firm plans for big 2022

The a-ha moment a Tampa office furniture company sought for an air purification system it’s selling was elusive in 2021. It’s determined to get there in 2022.

  • Strategies
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • May 21, 2024
Manatee County dairy farm sold to relatives who plan to grow the business

The new owners of Dakin Dairy Farm in east Manatee County plan several changes amid the hunt for new revenue streams. But on aspect — the farm itself — will remain the same.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: RBC Centura Bank buys Provident's Florida operationsRidgewood starts Ventura Village in VeniceTampa's Victory Lofts construction startsLocal operator sellsLakewood Ranch gas station

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2014
Corporate Report

Syniverse Holdings CEO, chief sales officer depart company; Lissmart Medical Supply owner charged with health care fraud; Hertz names new executive covering human resources; and more corporate news.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
Corporate Report

Pegasus Imaging says Intel misappropriated nameInvestment group buys majority of Marco bankRedVector.com Inc. acquires Care2Learn.comHooters drops trans-fat for low-fat, cholesterol-free oilGulfstream Natural Gas gauges needs for expansionAg-Mart threatens Palm Beach Post with suitWellCare Health Plans adds to Medicare oversight programs

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Sunny days for tourism

Forget being like Mike.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2010
Minto Communities starts sales on Perico Island

Minto Communities has begun to sell homes in its Perico Island development, Harbour Isle on Anna Maria Sound.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2010
Gaspar reclaims place on Straz stage

Tickets are on sale for the Jan. 30, 2011, performance of “Gaspar” at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Tampa, the day after pirates and revelers take over the city.

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  • November 4, 2011
Miami Beach REIT sells 10 Gulf Coast shopping centers

North Miami Beach-based real estate investment trust Equity One Inc. agreed to sell 36 shopping centers to Blackstone Real Estate Partners VII for $473.1 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Naples' Hardy, Indiana investor buy Entrada Community center

The price equated to $47 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2011
Apartments making comeback in Tampa

Two large rental apartment projects are on the drawing boards in Tampa, signaling a possible return to urban living after years of hot single-home sales.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2012
$3M robotics firm buys tool shop

RND Automation, up 50% this year in sales, had been a Baytool client.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2012
T. Morrison buys out Sandoval

Homebuilder Taylor Morrison purchased 577 home sites from Bonita Bay Group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 10, 2021
Waterfront restaurant sold for $4.65 million

Naples investor buys Whiskey Joe's Bar & Grill in Port Richey

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2018
Area distributor purchases Ohio company for $31 million

The acquisition will increase Ohio Eagle's territory to include several more counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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