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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 8, 2023
With people-first mindset, new car condo complex aims to stand out from crowd

Orlando developer Paul Scarpello’s car condo complex in Polk County, Circuit Florida, is the latest in what’s becoming a congested marketplace.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
The Perfect Candidate

The single most important question to ask job candidates is: Of all that you've accomplished, what's the most significant? Hiring expert Lou Adler also says you need to compose the right ad.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2004
Office Users Go Away ?

Business owners say the Sarasota City Commission should alter the retail portion of the downtown master plan.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 20, 2022
Tech firm tackles pain points of presentation management

Shufflrr, a software platform firm with some supersize global clients, aims to build on its momentum — by ditching New York for Tampa, Florida.

  • Technology
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 20, 2011
Shakedown

Hillsborough County's request for proposal process for big construction projects may not meet the legal definition for bid shopping. Disputes abound on all sides.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Ruben's Back

After a year out of development with a bad back, Wayne Ruben is running full force again - this time with his own firm and his son. With partner Roger Holland, a Pennsylvania contractor, Wayne Ruben has five developments slated for construction in 2006 and 2007.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2004
Longtime Judge Honored for Work (Tampa edition)

For nearly three decades, Thomas E. Penick Jr. has been called judge. And that's not likely to change later this month when Penick steps down as an official member of the Pinellas-Pasco judiciary.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2020
Bankrupt company seeks unusual way to raise capital

Wall Street analysts panned the move from Hertz to sell shares while in bankruptcy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2022
New Babcock Ranch neighborhood to celebrate grand opening

The neighborhood is stretched over 116 acres with 322 homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2011
Incentives-for-jobs grants fail

Many job creation grants fail to impact the state's unemployment figures.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2013
Naples median home prices jump in December

The median price of a single-family existing home in Naples rose 21% in December compared with December 2011.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2011
Scott signs unemployment bill

Gov. Rick Scott OK's cost-saving reform measure for employers.

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  • August 16, 2011
Radiation Therapy posts loss

Despite a 20% increase in revenues to $162 million, the firm lost $1 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Homebuilder D.R. Horton buys Willow Chase lots

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. purchased 21 home lots in the Willow Chase subdivision for $1.05 million. The price equated to $50,000 per lot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Marco Island BP Owner buys Davis Boulevard Stations

Naples businessman Najeeb Ullah purchased two adjacent gas stations at the corner of Collier Boulevard and County Road 856 for $4.6 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Builder advocate to retire

Michael Reitmann, the longtime building industry advocate, told the board of the Lee Building Industry Association he plans to step down from his post.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 17, 2011
HMA earns $150M in 2010 profit

The Naples-based hospital operator brought in $5.1 billion in revenues.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2019
Airport passenger traffic increases 16% in 2018

In December 2018, passenger traffic was 39% higher than December 2017.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2019
Restaurant group names head of seafood brand

Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands Inc. has appointed Jeff Carcara president of Bonefish Grill.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 29, 2017
SPP taps brokerage for Water Street tower

Don't be surprised if Strategic Property Partners, the joint venture between Tampa Bay Lightning owner Jeff Vinik and Bill Gates' Cascade Investment LLC, taps commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL to lease the new office tower that will be one of the centerpieces of the $3 billion project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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