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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2014
Kennedy Investments buys Lincoln Gardens

The price equated to $27 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2014
Vanguard Land-led group buys Venice land for future

An investor group led by John Peshkin of the Sarasota-based residential real estate investment firm Vanguard Land LLC purchased 50.68 acres east of Interstate 75 on Laurel Road for $5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2014
Fort Myers investor group buys Punta Gorda farm land

The investor group OB 4 LLC purchased 157.04 acres on Jones Loop Road east of Interstate 75 for $2.01 million.

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  • April 3, 2015
Polk County: Phillips Edison Grocery REIT buys Lake Wales CVS Pharmacy building

The Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc. purchased an 11,200-square-foot drugstore for $3.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2015
Vanguard Cos. affiliate buys ranch's Tire Choice

Three investment firms led by Kony Properties, an affiliate of Sarasota's Vanguard Cos., purchased a 5,226-square-foot retail/automotive service building for $2.93 million.

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  • September 1, 2006
Corporate Report

Johnson Controls buys Environmental TechnologiesPeach's goes to Ohio, adds new Sarasota restaurantParker-Hannifin leaves Sarasota, eliminates 117 jobsBank of Florida buys Bristol BankChico's reports record quarter, same-store sales fall for main brandHigh-speed internet provider enters Tampa marketBusch Entertainment bringing Sesame Street to parksRoyal Palm shareholders approve Mercantile purchase

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Spend Wisely; Target Prospects by Lou Lasday

The hottest business trend is the miniaturization of strategic marketing initiatives.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 2, 2009
More fiber, please

Now that US Metropolitan Telecom has put hundreds of miles of fiber-optic cable in the ground in Lee and Collier counties, it's planning to build even more.

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  • By James R. |
  • January 3, 2014
The truth of the matter

Although you won't find it on a company's balance sheet, trust is a crucial component of a successful brand. Make sure your organization builds it with every interaction.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Davie investors develop Merchant CrossingTrenton developers, investors buy Joey's Pizza, Pasta buildingParadise Group develops Naples WalgreensGermain Toyota Clark Road buys landGrocery giant Publix buys University Walk parcelPalmetto shop owners acquire U.S. 301 buildingJacksonville Bank acquires DQ branchAldi buys site, plans eight in TampaNew owners buy Payless Car Sales

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 28, 2024
As it shuts stores globally, Foot Locker plans HQ move to St. Pete

The retail chain is planning to relocate its headquarters from New York as part of an effort to streamline costs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2006
Framing the Fight

After several business gyrations, Ken Sanborn thinks he's found his focus: Cameras that serve as life preservers for overseas soldiers.

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  • June 27, 2008
Still Truckin'

The risks in building on spec are heightened in a rough economy. A Gulf Coast manufacturing firm mitigates that risk by working with the U.S. Army.

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  • January 2, 2004
Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr: Why Libertarians Aren't Whacky Cranks

A common accusation against libertarianism is that we are unnaturally obsessed with tracing social and economic problems to the state, and, in doing so, we oversimplify the world.

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  • September 10, 2010
Corporate Report: Sept. 10 - Sept. 16

The latest news from BankAtlantic, US Natural Gas Corp., and others.

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  • March 11, 2010
Smaller firms grow, too

With its 2006 expansion into Tampa, Shutts Bowen grew by building its new office on the foundation of a 100-year history, and the nearly 200 lawyers already on staff across the state. However, several smaller law firms have found a way to grow as well.

  • Law
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 18, 2024
Tampa's WestShore Plaza likely facing a future without Macy's

Just months after losing Dick's Sporting Goods, employees at the mall's Macy's store prepare to close.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Group buys Tidemark Resort, saves from bankruptcyConstruction starts on new phase of University Health ParkMGA Insurance Services constructing new buildingFirst Priority Bank plans new branch

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 9, 2014
Back to School

Elizabeth Garcia's Discovery Day Academy in Bonita Springs has a three-year waiting list, so she's building a $5 million building to handle more students.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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