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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 10, 2017
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE PROFILE | Christopher Shucart

Christopher Shucart and his father, James, have been investing in Collier County commercial properties since 1997.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2014
Life without wires

Steve Kawasmy is developing his Aio Wireless territory at breakneck speed. His firm, One Cellular Stop Inc., hopes to have 37 open stores in February.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier/Charlotte)

Developer plans Fort Myers condominium conversionBoston investor buys Naples medical-office complexDeveloper buys Naples apartment complex

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
First In, Last Out

Florida was one of the first states to get hit hard by the recession and will be one of the last to come out because of the housing bust. But the Fed will come to the rescue by buying mortgages, says economist David Jones.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2015
Subdivide and Conquer

Canada's Agellan Capital Partners buys the former Kash n' Karry Food Stores distribution center and corporate headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 21, 2021
Collective wisdom: Networking-focused startup hub quickly surpasses 100 members

In just over two years, Tampa, Florida-based Embarc Collective has redefined what it means to be a business incubator. CEO Lakshmi Shenoy reflects on the organization’s journey so far and what lies ahead.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2012
Visit Lee County, eh! Marketers target Canadian tourists

Have you noticed more Canadian license plates on cars along the Gulf Coast this winter?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2021
After hours veterinary care concept expands in area

UrgentVet recently expanded into Sarasota to provide pet parents a cheaper after hours veterinary care option.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2009
Local stock picker gets rave reviews

A stock analyst for St. Petersburg-based investment bank Raymond James has the rare distinction of being named a top stock picker in two sectors by the Wall Street Journal.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
SamWest buys 2,259 acres in Duette

James Grainger's SamWes purchased two parcels, totaling 2,259 acres of grazing land, in Duette near State Road 64 for $12.22 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
PLC Investors buy Colonial Blvd. site

PLC Investors, a limited liability company headed by Patrick Logue of Fort Myers, purchased a two-story 8,694-square-foot office building on Colonial Boulevard west of Cleveland Avenue for $1.1 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Lee County DOT buys Enterprise building

Lee County government purchased a 24,451-square-foot industrial manufacturing building on Enterprise Parkway north of Luckett Road and bordering Interstate 75 for $1.34 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2010
AutoWay subsidiary buys Red Hoagland land

A subsidiary of AutoNation Inc., First Team Ford of Manatee Ltd., purchased the Red Hoagland Pontiac GMC dealership on U.S. 41, south of State Road 70, for $6 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Sam's Club buys land in Riverview Bell Plaza

Bentonville, Ark.-based Sam's Club purchased 13.27 acres in the proposed Riverview Bell Plaza area from DeBartolo Development for $5.2 million. The purchase price equated to $391,861 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
St. Pete business owners buy apartments

CPN Holdings LLC, a purchase entity headed by the Nguyen family of St. Petersburg, purchased the 40-unit The Ambassador apartment complex on 50th Avenue east of Seventh Street for $1.37 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2009
Petray Property buys building

Raymond Perla's Petray Property Investments LLC purchased a 12,922-square-foot office and retail building on Colonial Boulevard near Sommerset Drive for $875,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2009
Kompo Family Co. LLC buys bank headquarters land

Kompo Family Co. LLC, a limited liability company headed by Sarasota chiropractor Dr. Gary Kompothecras, purchased the 1.7 acres housing the corporate headquarters of Community Bank of Manatee for $1 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2009
R.E. Michel Co. Inc. buys Lime Avenue building

R.E. Michel Co. Inc., a Maryland-based wholesale heating, air and refrigeration equipment distributor, purchased a 16,500-square-foot building on Lime Avenue south of Mango Avenue for $1.32 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2010
D'Amato Properties buys College Plaza

D'Amato Properties LLC purchased the 9,100-square-foot College Plaza in Bradenton for $1.09 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2011
Running Great Automotive owners buy auto center

Glen and Barbara Yudman purchased a 19,843-square-foot automotive strip center on Nebraska for $925,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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