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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2021
Over 50% of homes in sustainable community sell during pre-sale period

Hunters Point, from homebuilder Pearl Homes, will have 86 single-family, zero-energy homes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2015
Conference center back in play

When Sarasota developers Charles Githler and Andy Dorr attempted to build a $100 million conference center downtown six years ago, the project stumbled.

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  • February 16, 2007
Million-Dollar (almost) Man

Trying to take his company past $1 million in annual sales has humbled Rick Spahn. But a seven-figurevictory could be forthcoming.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 27, 2023
Clearwater firm buys five senior living facilities decade after exiting sector

Ten years later, TJM Properties again seizes an opportunity to cash in on senior living facilities, this time as a buyer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • March 15, 2013
Joining Forces

Two Tampa CEOs had a lot in common. Then Vology's Barry Shevlin made an offer Peter Anderson couldn't refuse.

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  • April 2, 2004
Confusion in the Court

House Republicans pick a tough budget year to try to create another state appeals court district in Florida.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2020
Comfy clothes in the pandemic provide retailer a sales boost

Chico's FAS, proving anytime is a good time to embrace change, utilizes unusual time to rebrand, rethink and refocus some campaigns.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 10, 2019
In the zone: Firm banks on targeted, local approach to online ads

Conlon launched MyArea Network, a Tampa, Florida-based digital marketing company that specializes in maximizing exposure for local businesses to both tourists and residents. He plans to compete for advertising dollars with tech giants like Google, Faceboo

  • Technology
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2021
TerraCap Management buys Denver office tower

TerraCap's $31 million purchase of Denver Corporate Center I solidifies ownership of three-building property for first time in decades

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 10, 2019
Dilweg acquires Concourse Center, four-building Westshore office complex

$52 million purchase brings company's Florida holdings to 1.2 million square feet

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 17, 2017
Economic Forecast 2018 - By the Numbers

Charts paint the picture for the region.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 5, 2018
Word for 2018: '20-Great-teen!

Despite the World of Trump, we can continue to turn the tide with our own decorum and the push for economic freedom.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2014
Why not to expand Medicaid

Nary a day goes by without some editorial writer haranguing Florida's governor and Republican-controlled Legislature for not taking federal tax dollars to expand Florida's Medicaid program.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 13, 2022
Globetrotting entrepreneur finds her passion in travel

With an ‘all the world’s a stage’ mindset Colette Eddy has rarely met a trip she wasn't excited about.

  • Out of Office
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 14, 2025
Captiva's South Seas moves forward as fight with neighbors continues

The resort's owners are readying to open a new beach front restaurant as it goes before Lee County to win approval for a plan opposed by some locals.

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  • February 2, 2007
There's Something in the Water

A close-knit family has built a one-shop boat retailer into a $200 million Gulf Coast juggernaut. It helps to not be shy about spending money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Building Made Easy

You won't hear Anthony Mazzucca complain about the permitting process in Sarasota and Manatee counties. No way. Not after waiting 10 years for a permit in New Jersey.

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  • October 12, 2012
Corporate Report: October 12

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2022
Wedded bliss: 'Shark Tank' darling Honeyfund seeks additional capital

After raking in $1.7 million, Clearwater-based wedding registry website Honeyfund launches a second round of investment.

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