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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2015
Cash remains king in Sarasota real estate

The rate of cash sales is well above the national average.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Phoenix Development develops Palmetto self-storage facilityTruck Junction buys land for dealershipU-Store-It Trust buys Manatee self storageSarasota County buysmine property, land

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 29, 2006
Coffee Talk

Scouring for tips: Fresh from its high-profile battle to boost the value of the struggling newspaper stocks in its portfolio, Naples-based Private Capital Management has added new companies to its investment holdings this year.Another I-75 hotel: Update: Michael Lepore's MPL Properties expects to be moving forward on the Radisson Hotels & Resorts planned for the Fruitville Road/Interstate 75 intersection in Sarasota (see the Review, Nov. 11, 2005).Five bankers resign: Joseph Catti resigned recently as president of Northern Trust in Fort Myers, taking four other bankers with him.Collier shares wealth: The Collier family is well known in Southwest Florida. Nearly 100 years ago, Barron Gift Collier, who made millions with streetcar advertising, bought 1.3 million acres in what later became known as Collier and Hendry counties.Miva insiders buy stock: It's always a good sign when management eats its own cooking.TAXATION: How Florida ranks

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 23, 2009
Creative Construction

Chaos in the construction industry has created opportunities for small and nimble firms to take market share away from the larger, well-established companies. Synergy Contractors in Fort Myers is one beneficiary.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Bias or Poor Marketing?

A Sarasota chemical engineer says he has found a way to greatly reduce pollutants at power plants. But no one is buying.

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  • By Louis Llovio and Amanda Postma |
  • May 2, 2022
Car condo business revs up for amenities battle as demand powers expansion

The surging exotic and classic car market has driven into a pressing need across the region: more storage space. Several enterprising developers have gassed up to meet the demand.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank hunts for new CEO: Less than six months after opening, Liberty Bank has lost its president and chief executive.State gets Holder bill: Lawyers for Hillsborough Circuit Judge Gregory P. Holder, who was subjected to a recently concluded judicial ethics hearing, have delivered an invoice for their services.Rollercoaster ride: Cary Frounfelter and his 10-year-old daughter were enjoying Busch Gardens last summer when he was told to get off the Montu, an inverted rollercoaster.Name change is official: Just when Tampa Bay area residents thought they could stop asking: "What's a Fifth Third?"You've got to believe: Tampa attorney Scott Tozian, who specializes in the defense of lawyers accused of wrongdoing, is defending Richard Albritton, a circuit judge in Panama City.All in all, Florida's OK: We always look forward to the Taxpayers Network's annual booklet ranking the nation's states on such characteristics as demographics, taxes, government, economy, education, public safety and health and welfare.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 5, 2011
Scott Scorecard

How effectively did Gov. Rick Scott implement his agenda in his first legislative session? Editor Matt Walsh grades the governor.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Developer plans Charlotte resortMassachusetts hotel owner buys Marco buildingFifth Third Bank plans 22nd Lee County branchStrathmore Development buys Center of Bonita SpringsLongboat Key Club buys Longboat Key MooringsLapensee Plumbing buys Re/Max officeSarasota's K2M buys, markets bank officeUCH develops Pasco care centerTwo Australian firmsPraedium Groupbuys Palm Island Club

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2022
After long search, national resort company zeroes in on Florida expansion

As Great Wolf Resorts looked for where to build in Florida, it became clear Collier County and Naples was the just-right spot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 25, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays' top official juggles multiple tasks in building winning team

Brian Auld does a lot of work that doesn't necessarily make the sports, or news, headlines.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
From Farmer to Developer

Manatee Fruit Co., one of the area's larger landowners, changes with the times.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Lower taxes, higher density, less government!

One influential legislator predicts a steep fall in state revenue as the slump in Florida's housing markets continues. An increase in density will help revenue and affordable housing.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 30, 2021
Developer pulls plan for apartments and townhomes, but vows project is not dead

Firm, in planning more "collaboration with the community," intends to resubmit rezoning application in hot part of Tampa.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 25, 2014
Grand Poobah

Samantha Scott says she's gotten better at figuring out the work-life balance.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Trustreet Buys Perkins RestaurantsCompany to develop luxury condos in Fort MyersNaples group plans luxury condominiumsShopping center planned for Arborwood

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 18, 2016
An 'unlocked gem'

Cortland Partners' plans could add nearly 600 new units to Bowery Bayside.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 7, 2024
Nonprofit military contractor has lofty goals with $13M St. Pete facility

A new packaging facility in St. Petersburg will help companies with high-tech packaging needs, especially for microchips.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2025
Pittsburgh man charged with threatening to behead Tampa General Hospital CEO

The man, who previously worked with John Couris at a different facility before being fired, has been charged with making online threats as the local executive hires security for protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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