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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2014
Observer buys The West Orange Times

The Observer Media Group has added another member to its family of community newspapers this week.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Formation Capital, NorthStar Realty joint venture buys senior-housing facilities

Alpharetta, Ga.-based Formation Capital LLC sold six Gulf Coast healthcare and rehabilitation facilities to a joint venture for $85.49 million. Formation Capital joined with New York City-based commercial real estate investment and asset management company NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. to take over ownership of the properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
King of the (Harley) World

Texas and Arizona auto dealer Bert King bought a Charlotte County Harley-Davidson dealership last summer and quickly infused it with a strategy to make it a club-like destination. Strategy components, for what he renamed Bert's Black Widow, include kegs of free beer and bikini-clad girls.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2016
Developer wins in long-term play

September marks six years since The Ronto Group, partnering with a New York investment firm, bought TwinEagles, a 1,115-acre master-planned community in Naples where home sales stalled in the downturn.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2016
New banker in town

The new majority owner of Sarasota-based Bank of Commerce, if a $10 million deal for fresh capital is approved, brings a passion for fast cars and rock and roll to town.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2014
Alliance Partners HSP buys Tampa City Center

Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based private real estate investment and operating company Alliance Partners HSP LLC purchased the real estate of 39-story Tampa City Center in two deeded transactions totaling $117.73 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Tampa Ironman organizer fined $2.8M for lottery

World Triathlon Corp. made a $10,000 profit for every slot it chanced off for a trip to a world championship event in Hawaii, officials say.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Former Bradenton housing official admits to theft

Stephany West faces up to 10 years in prison, in addition to a $250,000 fine.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2015
Insula Cos. buys, plans upgrades to Rivermill, Village Square apartments

Sarasota-based Insula Cos. purchased the 136-unit Rivermill Apartments in Hudson and 92-unit Village Square Apartments in Port Richey for a combined $9.2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 13, 2024
Michael Saunders & Co. buys land for south Sarasota County office

The real estate company plans to construct an office and a building for lease in Wellen Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 18, 2024
Hoffmann increases its ownership of top national newspaper chain

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has upped its ownership in Iowa-based Lee Enterprises as it looks to become the chain’s largest shareholder.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 13, 2025
Struggling downtown Clearwater gets two new merchants

A new restaurant and gym are set to open in the once-thriving district now looking to reimagine itself.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Kyle Elliott, Williams Parker |
  • May 9, 2025
Debunking the Myths about Lead Based Paint

Although many people are aware of the potential hazards of lead-based paint, there is a lot of confusion on the topic.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 30, 2025
Billionaire entrepreneur David Hoffmann pays $85 million for Naples home

The house that Hoffmann, whose company’s holdings span multiple industries and countries, bought is on Naples Bay in the city’s Port Royal neighborhood.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 21, 2024
Lakewood Ranch collectibles firm to buy autograph business

Certified Collectibles Group seeks to meet demand for autograph authentication.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 7, 2024
Local entrepreneur buys Sarasota Magazine

Sarasota-based DreamLarge has acquired Sarasota Magazine, a lifestyle publication with six print issues a year and a website.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 26, 2023
Fast-growing St. Pete flood insurance firm surpasses $200M in premium

St. Pete insurer Neptune Flood has crossed a key marker and added numerous board members.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2023
Fast-growing brokerage buys real estate company from controversial builder

Re/Max Alliance Group now has 13 offices in the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 1, 2024
Hoffman Family of Companies acquires Naples transportation firm

The Naples private equity firm has acquired Dolphin Transportation Specialists.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2022
Prominent Naples family buys Florida Weekly media company

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has big plans for its new legacy and digital media business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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