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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2019
Credit union gets bigger — and dismantles more of the community bank model

Suncoast Credit Union seized the buy-to-grow strategy when faced with a obstacle to its asset expansion.

  • Finance
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 28, 2018
Spec-home specialists aim to build a legacy

The entrepreneurial minds behind Tampa, Florida-based New Legacy Homes bring a unique vision to their homebuilding business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 14, 2018
q&a: Julia Silva Rettig

"Last-mile distribution" is shaking up the industrial real estate industry, and causing investors to look twice at older, smaller properties that are close to urban centers and could be retrofitted for today's logistics firms

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 8, 2016
Calling ten 30 one

Tax deferred property exchanges have gained popularity in recent years — especially in the Sunshine State.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Walbolt article included in 'Best of ABA Sections'Professional association inducts Richard McCreaGrayRobinson-Tampa hires Jeanette FloresABA section elects Koren as chairman

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 7, 2011
Kinder, Gentler

Even Rex Jensen's admirers use words like crusty and bristly when they describe the accomplished developer. Jensen's success, however, is based on much more than being tough.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2012
Corporate Report: May 25

Successful MS tests, Boar's Head introduces new meats and PayPass Wallet tests

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2020
Gina Montes, 39

Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Mortgage Loan Originator

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 17, 2020
Benderson Development working with tenants

Benderson Development Co., one of the nation's largest retail landlords, is seeking “the best solution” on a case-by-case basis with lessees amid coronavirus crisis

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • February 8, 2022
The old way of recruiting employees doesn't work in the new normal. Here's what does.

Although the changes are coming fast, a delayed strategy can be costly.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Matt Crane, 37

Matt Crane, 37, is a commercial banking relationship manager for Regions Bank in Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 17, 2019
Shane Costello, 36

Shareholder, Hill Ward Henderson

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2024
Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa readies for June opening

A ribbon-cutting precedes the grand opening for the Palmetto Marriott Resort & Spa, a first-of-its-kind hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 16, 2024
Tampa, Sarasota hospitals climb in US News rankings

Tampa General Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are among the best hospitals in Florida for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Corporate Report: June 17

The latest news from Valcom, HSN, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 12, 2022
Buyers backing out of home sales nationally hit record numbers, three area cities top the list

A recently released report finds that rising mortgage rates are forcing people to back out of contracts for homes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 21, 2022
Florida homes sales fall nearly 40%

Higher interest rates once again throw a wet blanket over Florida’s — and nation’s — once robust real estate market.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 26, 2010
Land bankers on the prowl

A few brave land bankers are scouting for residential-development sites in Lee and Collier counties, suggesting homebuilders may not be too far behind.

  • Industries
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