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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Jim Roberts

born salesman and motivator

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 4, 2021
Another multifamily complex sells near university, brings $43.2 million

Student housing complex near USF sells to Lakewood Ranch investor Trinity Property Group and student housing management firm

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 9, 2018
Westshore office sells for $20.25 million

In what may be a harbinger of future activity in the area, a Greenville, S.C.-based company has acquired an eight-building Westshore office complex in Tampa's suburbs for $20.25 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
Do not pass GO

Capeopoly is no game. The economic development gathering in Cape Coral took on a more somber tone this year, but participants were comforted by the certainty of a rebound.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
Naples home prices rise

Median prices of single-family homes in Naples rise 24% in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2013
Sarasota hospital scores top six ranking in Fla.

Gynecology department at Sarasota Memorial also receives national recognition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2011
Company keeps the faith in construction

The mission of Sarasota-based Gravitas, a group of investors with high confidence in the comeback potential of the Gulf Coast construction market, has turned to mason.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2011
Confidence among CEOs hits new low

Chief Executive magazine's CEO Confidence Index, which measures CEOs' perceptions of overall business conditions, hit a 10-month low in July.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2022
Clearwater insurance firm continues rapid growth with acquisition

Clearwater, Florida, insurance firm AmeriLife Group LLC has continued its rapid growth with the acquisition of Philadelphia-based BGA Insurance Group.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2024
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships

The family-owned conglomerate’s Michigan holdings now include more than 100 properties as well as docks, ships and newspapers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 8, 2024
Food truck-turned-restaurant to open second Sarasota location

Florence and the Spice Boys, which serves Middle Eastern fusion cuisine, targets a fall opening in The West District at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 17, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital doubles ER capacity at Venice campus

The hospital in Venice has become increasingly used given two hospital closures in the area, officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 24, 2025
Nearly 80% of Tampa Bay architects say hurricanes hurting business

An annual survey of local architects shows that concerns over the aftereffects of last year’s storms — and the national economy — point "to modest real estate development growth" this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 5, 2024
Fort Myers' The Club at Renaissance to get multimillion-dollar upgrade

The Orlando owners of the private club and golf course plan to start a renovation next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2011
Benderson Development buys Siesta Beach Plaza

University Park-based retail giant Benderson Development Co. LLC purchased the 6,829-square-foot Siesta Beach Plaza for $1.38 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2013
eDiets.com thinning down

As Seen On TV sells off meal delivery business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Alta lands hundreds of job seekers

When Alta Resources held a career fair in Fort Myers for 400 jobs last month, company executives suspected they'd get a crowd.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2012
ISM receives $10M investment

The Clearwater maker of green products received cash to expand operations.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 11, 2022
Sarasota hotel sells for $8 million

Baymont by Wyndham Hotel bought by Tamiami Trail Trust

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2015
New shopping center for Naples

Barron Collier Cos. has started construction on a shopping center in North Naples as the economic outlook brightens.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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