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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 7, 2023
Tampa law firm establishes scholarship for aspiring attorneys facing adversity

Johnson Jackson PLLC will award $5,000 to law students who come from underrepresented communities or struggle with health or financial challenges.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • March 13, 2013
Who's ready for Google Glass?

If you haven't heard of Google Glass, now's the time to learn.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
SRQ Airport asks locals to stop the leakage

Local officials at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport are feeling, well, a little overlooked these days.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2011
Project flourishes with foreign flavor

A once stalled $34-million waterfront marina redevelopment project in Charlotte County has started to heat up.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 8, 2021
Historic downtown hotel sold

The Floridian Palace Hotel sold to developers who plan to reopen wedding venue and "significantly upgrade" restaurant

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 6, 2025
Clearwater health care organization buys offices for $145 million

BayCare bought 36 acres of office property in Tampa that includes buildings and parking garages.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2024
Pair of Charlotte County hospitals sold for $265 million

The deal between AdventHealth and Community Health Systems includes operations of another facility in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 5, 2025
144-bed behavioral health hospital opening in North Port

The hospital specializes in helping those with mental health and substance use issues.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 17, 2025
257-unit apartment community opens in Sarasota County

The Concord is a new multifamily development from Thompson Thrift.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2022
California restaurant chain debuts in state with Clearwater location

Epic Wings’ local franchisee is former NBA player T.J. Leaf.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2009
Turf company Bethel Farms buys 300 acres of cattle land

Arcadia-based Bethel Farms purchased 307 acres of grazing and wilderness land on Ryals Ranch and Knotts Berry roads for $1.13 million. The purchase price equated to $3,659 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2010
Kelly's new role provides platform

For at least three decades, Patrick Kelly has been widely recognized in Tampa Bay commercial real estate circles.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2013
Investor buys Placida Plaza, additional development land

The price equated to $34 per square foot for Placida Plaza.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2011
Taylor Morrison buys land for Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch

Taylor Morrison of Florida Inc. purchased 207 acres of former grove land north of State Road 70 near Center Ice Parkway and Pope Road for $10.12 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2012
Fertilizer firm uses patent to grow

Sarasota-based Florikan is reaping some big benefits from five years and more than $500,000 of research and development on new fertilizer technology.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2012
Houghton-Wagman Partnership buys Laurel Ridge Plaza

The Houghton-Wagman family partnership purchased the 14,141-square-foot Laurel Ridge Plaza for $89 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2021
$30M roofing firm expands into new region with acquisition

CFS Roofing Services was founded in 2010.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2019
Private equity firms buy prominent area-based restaurant brand

Nord Bay Capital of Tampa buys Hooters of America from Miami-based H.I.G. Capital.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2022
Pet waste removal leader expands to Parrish

The DoodyCalls franchise is the second location in the state behind Jacksonville.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2017
Way to wash

A new on-demand mobile car wash app connects customers and detailers.

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