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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Tampa's Visionary

Over the years, Finn Caspersen has contributed to the development of downtown Tampa just about asmuch anyone else. He may be at it again.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 6, 2023
Work starts on massive 50-acre, 5,000-residence downtown development

A $95 million apartment sale, retail properties change hands and a new county admin building top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 8, 2019
Potentially scary company news can be easy to break

Establishing and maintaining two-way channels of communication is how Tervis President Rogan Donelly builds trust with employees for the delivery of any kind of information.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 28, 2024
10-year, $1.58 million lease deal for downtown Sarasota spa space

In the week's top commercial real estate news, apartments coming to Venice, a taste of Cuba in Tampa and rules changing in Southwest Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ How lowcan Chico's go?The stock of Chico's FAS, the Fort Myers-based women's apparel retailer, hasn't sunk this low since December 2000.+ Economic fallout:additional lawsuitsSo much for a decline in lawsuits filed against businesses. + Simple advicefor selling propertyReal estate has taken a big hit in today's economy, but there is still buying, selling and construction on the Gulf Coast.+ Brazilians buyRiverside BankA group of Brazilian investors plans to buy Cape Coral-based Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast with promises to put $23 million in new capital into the struggling bank, according to an application filed with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.+ Technology company scores with new advisersA little known Bradenton-based solar energy company has hit the big time with its roster of senior advisers by successfully recruiting a pair of former high-level federal officials from the Bush Administration. + Commercial real estatesales move alongWhile not yet reaching trend status, the news squeaking out of some commercial real estate pockets of the Gulf Coast is surprisingly good.+ Urban Studio Architectsheads to the MidwestMickey Jacob's Tampa firm, Urban Studio Architects, has done work outside of Florida before. + CorrectionIn the Review's Oct. 17-23, 2008 issue a real estate brief listed a wrong acreage. GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENTWhat the data shows: Local area une

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2010
Dreams With Teeth

A bold group of entrepreneurs hopes to take a big bite out of an even bigger market. Plans include going from 20 to 280 employees in five years.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2017
Art of Acquire

A big bank like Raymond James, with hundreds of jobs and millions of dollars at stake, can't afford a mistake in an acquisition. It helps to have an executive like Alexandra Band at the helm of that department.

  • Finance
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2023
Sarasota-based wealth management firm adds new director

Richard Rayles brings 16 years of experience to the team at WealthGen Advisors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2010
Business survey brings good news

A slight majority of American business owners say 2010 won't be so bad after all, according to a recent survey commissioned by Grant Thornton International, a global accounting firm.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2010
EDC spends $710K on 274 jobs

Sarasota's Economic Development Corp. approves incentives for two local firms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2011
Jackson Labs talks with USF

After withdrawing an application to build in Collier, officials begin new talks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2013
L-3 names new division president

Ed Senen will oversee the Sarasota-based Aviation Recorders division for the firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2011
Pacifica Properties buys, renovating Edisto Lake

San Diego, Calif.-based Pacifica Properties purchased the 376-unit Edisto Lake Apartments for $7 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2013
Sarasota EDC seeks a new home

The lease for the organization's current office expires in less than six months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2013
Alligator sales chomp up 100% increase

Alligator and tilapia sales across Florida foster aquaculture industry growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2013
Realtors association gets new CEO

Terry Penza is the new CEO of the Fort Myers association of Realtors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2013
Cape Coral tries to lure development

The city says it can customize incentives for development near its new VA center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2013
Chico's new center to create up to 450 jobs

The women's retailer opened a 146,000-square-foot building to support its stores.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2013
Chico's goes Gangnam Style

You know that when you show up at a Chico's FAS event, it's not going to be ordinary.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2013
Lee tax debate continues

You probably couldn't build half a road with the money raised by the tax on new construction, but Lee County commissioners are getting an earful from constituents to keep taxing builders.

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