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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 31, 2025
Developer to build car condos in Bonita Springs

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a northeast bagel shop is coming, an office seller takes a loss, and a gym is moving.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Marketplace of Ideas

Florida is one of the leading states in protecting property rights from the ravages of eminent domain. More work remains.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 2, 2016
Stubborn passion

A Tampa hospitality company rode out the recession. Better days are on the way.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
Grove at Wesley Chapel to expand

MGold Properties and Mishorim Investments, which in September acquired the Grove at Wesley Chapel retail center for $62.7 million, plan to invest another $150 million to nearly triple the size of the existing center with new offerings.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2011
'Think Like a Raindrop'

An award-winning architecture firm shares its secrets. A big key, for any business: Creativity can come from anywhere.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Waterford Cos. buys Venice's Galleria PlazaCox Mazda dealership to move to CortezJRG Development buys church property Axcess Diagnostics to add Sarasota office

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • September 25, 2014
Why a business needs a business plan

Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, a well-thought-out business plan is the vehicle you need to get you there.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 4, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Vote yes. Or no. Or maybe.: Sarasota County residents who seek guidance on how to vote Tuesday on the proposal to expand a land-acquisition program won't get much help from the big hitters of Sarasota's business community.Naples kicks it up: Invitations for the super-exclusive Naples Winter Wine Festival in January are in the mail and organizers say the 550 spots will go faster than celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse can say "Bam!"Thirty-minutes or that splint is free: Domino's Pizza found success with its 30-minute delivery guarantee. Can it work in the medical business?Jim Boast battles Detroit: Jim Boast Dodge Inc. in Bradenton, which also operates under the Bob Boast Dodge name, sued DaimlerChrystler Motors Co. LLC over a sales contract dispute with Chrysler Motors Corp.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Hollywood on the Gulf

Two television show pilots have been shot locally, thanks to an actor turned entrepreneur who plans to bring Hollywood to the Gulf Coast through his production company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 3, 2019
Alta Resources moving to build-to-suit

Fast-growing Fort Myers company will occupy 90,000 square feet near Southwest Florida International AIrport

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 8, 2025
Private wellness, pickleball club coming to South Tampa

The Bath & Racquet House promises to combine “wellness, sport, social lifestyle and longevity medicine” into one location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 16, 2024
Creative entrepreneur helps beleaguered malls survive amid market shift

Mall operators seeking to draw more customers are turning to companies like US Design Lab to add a dose of fun to the experience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at business briefs from around the Gulf Coast for free.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2013
Corporate Report: January 11

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 11, 2018
Mobile restroom business is flush with potential

The industry lacks a high-end player. An experienced — and enterprising — couple seeks to fill the void in Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 27, 2015
Main event

A new owner hopes to breathe new life into what could be one of the most valuable retail centers in Southwest Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 13, 2025
St. Petersburg mayor, bowing to pressure, extends Gas Plant deadline

In a memo to the St. Petersburg City Council, Welch says proposals for the 86-acre Tropicana Field redevelopment will be due in early February rather than December.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2018
Kingsway Country Club agrees to purchase by Allegiant

Allegiant's Sunseeker Resorts to purchase Kingsway County Club to pair with its inaugural Charlotte Harbor resort

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2021
Urban transformation project seeks $30 million federal grant

The Greater Dunbar Initiative is one of five finalists.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2012
Stock Development's upbeat outlook

One of the first signs of an improving housing sector is when homebuilders can raise prices.

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