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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2015
A whole new door

The multiyear comeback at PGT, a Venice-based impact-resistant window and door manufacturer, has taken another major step forward.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
Changes in Latitude

Independent homebuilders who survived the recession had to drastically change their business model. Raymond and Robin Scalero are among the survivors.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2019
Fast-growing grocer plans more new stores for area

On the eve of the Jan. 16 grand opening its latest Tampa Bay area store, in Clearwater, Phoenix-based specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market has announced plans for new locations in Tampa and Seminole, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collectibles firm to buy autograph business

Certified Collectibles Group seeks to meet demand for autograph authentication.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2017
M/I Homes targets massive south Sarasota project

M/I Homes is the latest builder to embrace the West Villages.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2020
Economic impact report 'bittersweet' for destination marketing agency leader

A new report issued by analysis firm Tourism Economics reveals that Hillsborough County, Florida’s tourism revenues grew by 67% over the past decade, led by the food and beverage sector, where sales rose $1.2 billion, or 28%.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2022
Miami real estate company pays nearly $52 million for Tampa apartment complex

The Beacon Real Estate group, which specializes in multifamily and retail properties, bought the complex in Tampa's Carrollwood.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2012
Devonshire Park land sells for $8 million less

An affiliate of Sarasota-based Woodmere Capital Group purchased the vacant Devonshire Park property in downtown Sarasota along with its development approvals for $995,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Pitbladdo Holdings serves wine fest

The Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest, an event that raised $3.35 million this year, named Pitbladdo Holdings as title sponsor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 26, 2023
East Manatee County apartment complex sells for $102 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, more storage coming to Cape Coral, money for a housing study in Tampa and 412 apartments coming to Lee County.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2019
Change in the air at Naples Airport

Naples Airport Authority rebrands Naples Municipal Airport to Naples Airport

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 26, 2021
SCF goes all in on innovation and entrepreneur hub

A college enters the innovation hub space — with funky robots, drones and cool gear in tow.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • March 3, 2017
Twin tank

Brothers with a knack for product development hope to score big with their latest invention — an affordable desktop jellyfish tank.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 9, 2018
Deal Maker

With some $300 million in real estate acquisitions, the Hoffmann family has cemented its confidence in one Southwest Florida market. Now it's on the hunt for new opportunities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2022
Parrish web design, SEO agency forms partnership with market leader

The program provides more accessible websites for clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2024
Global tech, Wi-Fi conference to make Florida debut in Sarasota

A global technology conference, the Wi-Fi World Congress and Expo, is being held in Florida for the first time ever later this spring.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2012
Homebuilder's sales surge 305%

Neal Communities, after a stellar August, is now up 49% in sales over 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2017
Homebuilder closes deal for 130 acres

PulteGroup's Del Webb unit plans a 387-home community to be called Tidewater

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 1, 2024
Polk County office building sells for $6.25 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a legendary Tampa bakery is getting a new home, a Palmetto salvage yard gets sold, and Babcock Ranch is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2012
Food purveyor turns profit

Fine-food purveyor Innovative Food Holdings swings to a quarterly profit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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