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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2015
Hospitality exec moves up front

Dan Stone, a top franchise executive at The Melting Pot, has been promoted to a new role at the fast-growing firm.

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  • June 29, 2015
Sarasota home services biz makes $4.5M acquisition

Deal will add about 14,000 new customers, mostly from New England.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 31, 2015
Regulatory burdens light

Florida is no Texas when it comes to the amount of regulations its small businesses face. But at least it's not New Jersey.

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  • January 2, 2015
The Tuscany apartments sells to New York City joint venture for $48.7 million

A joint venture of Wynnewood, Pa.-based Merion Realty Partners and an affiliate of AllianceBernstein U.S. Real Estate Partners L.P. of New York City purchased the 386-unit The Tuscany apartments for $48.7 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 27, 2015
Primax buys Bayshore Road land for new Tractor Supply Co. store

Charlotte, N.C.-based Primax Properties LLC purchased 6.98 acres northeast of Shoreline Boulevard for $910,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 9, 2024
Fort Myers contracting company appoints new president/CEO

The new leader of B&I Contractors has been a member of the executive leadership team for more than 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 11, 2023
TECO expands solar capabilities

With new solar plants open, Tampa Electric Co. says 14% of production “can come from the sun.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2024
St. Pete manufacturer to add 5,000 jobs — in India

Jabil is expanding its presence in India with a new $238 million facility in the country’s souther city of Tiruchirappalli.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 13, 2025
New St. Petersburg digs for Sarasota brokerage

Michael Saunders & Co. has leased space in the 400 Central tower.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2025
Manatee County-based tech company appoints new CEO

Confianza is expanding its leadership team as it prepares to scale the business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 8, 2008
Earth to Naples

Collier County already has the highest taxes on new construction in the state. Now, the city of Naples wants to raise them, too, just as the economy softens.

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  • February 14, 2020
How to be a better leader

Beck Besecker with Marxent is so versed in how-to, he's writing a book on it.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 12, 2024
Tampa apartment owner pays $134 million for waterfront complex

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a credit union moves into a former Venice insurance office, a restaurant chain looks for space in Tampa, and a luxury Naples car dealer gets a new store.

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  • December 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ The Grinch thatnearly stole FGCUPolitical correctness is still alive and well in academia. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren. + Gulf Coast buildertakes on fedsIn the past 40 years, Charlotte County homebuilder Earl Snyder has survived three housing busts that brought down many of his construction brethren.+ An international vacationand a cheap surgery?Rob Pariseau, chief executive of Tampa-based Benefits Solutions Group, told Coffee Talk about an emerging health care business trend: Medical tourism.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Foreclosure feverabates in LeeMaybe lenders in Lee County running out of houses to foreclose on.+ Builders lobbying grouphires new leaderThe Gulf Coast Builders Exchange, an advocacy and lobbying group for developers, builders and construction firms, sees 2009 as a growth year - despite the fact that many members, both current and potential new ones, are desperately seeking ways to cut back on expenses. New banking twist:Roll out the proTampa-based HomeBanc will unveil two new branches in Tampa Monday, Dec. 8.+ Lee County'sland shopping spreeWho says there are no real estate buyers?+ Top-notch talentwary of move to Tampa

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  • December 23, 2009
Popular bar to get new look

The Clubhouse Tavern, will be renamed Rusty Hook Tavern by its team of entrepreneurial owners.

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  • April 9, 2010
LCM resumes work with Sykes

The relationship may create a growth opportunity for the Sarasota company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 24, 2013
Bank president scores new position

George Hall will run the Tampa Bay region for TD Bank, which includes 17 offices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 29, 2013
Liberty Group converts hotel from Comfort Inn to Best Western Plus

The new owner says it has invested nearly $1 million during the past year to reposition the property at 2003 S. Frontage Road.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2011
Palm Grove sold for $6 million

New owners will spend millions more to renovate the Tampa property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2011
Lakewood Ranch enjoying 2011

Real estate sales are up 240% over the year, and visitor traffic is up 60%.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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