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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2019
East coast bank targets region for commercial lending expansion

Florida-based bank pushing into the growing Southwest Florida market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • March 9, 2018
A Very Fine House

Housing costs put Tampa metro in good position to compete.

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  • July 25, 2014
Pembroke Pines investors buy Puritan Place apartments

Sam Jazayri and John Tavone of Pembroke Pines purchased the 232-unit Puritan Place apartments for $7.56 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2014
Silverleaf Advisors LLC buys McGregor Boulevard land

The price equated to $96,783 per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2014
New York investment firm buys Aaron Lake Apartments

The price equated to $83,500 per unit.

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  • October 4, 2016
Business ethics award finalists unveiled

Three local businesses are in the running for the 2016 Business Ethics Award.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 29, 2016
CU in Florida

Lake Michigan Credit Union is making a big push into Southwest Florida, opening branches in Lee and Collier counties and exploring further statewide expansion.Rivals should take note.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2016
It takes a village

The Villages, a large senior community about 100 miles north of Tampa, has another claim to fame: It helps make Sumter County the best place in Florida to get the most out of U.S. Social Security benefits.

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  • January 19, 2016
Chico's sells Boston Proper

Women's retailer Chico's FAS completed the sale of Boston Proper to a private equity firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 14, 2014
Minto Communities buys new section of Harbour Isles

Tampa-based Minto Communities - Florida purchased 35.05 acres on Perico Island for $4.73 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 1, 2015
Developer plans four beach resorts

Hotel developer and operator Tom Torgerson plans to build four hotels, a conference center and a 1,500-car garage in Fort Myers Beach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 25, 2015
College enrolls largest ever freshman class

New College of Florida has nearly 300 first-year students.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 16, 2015
Sunforest building undergoing $5M improvements

Avison Young is leading the renovations and upgrades to the low-rise Westshore office building that houses Bristol-Myers Squibb.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 20, 2015
'Magic hose' turns pollution into $2.75M fine

A trip through the Port of Tampa nearly a year ago will cost an Italian ship $2.75 million after the U.S. Coast Guard learned about a “magic hose.”

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  • January 2, 2025
Tampa fintech company announces $45 million investment

Tampa-based fintech company AtlasClear Holdings is starting the year off with a large investment deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • September 22, 2023
SWFL real estate firm names new top broker

Parker Hansen has more than two decades in the field.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 3, 2023
Ruth's Chris Steak House expands to Lakewood Ranch

This is the second Ruth's Chris Steak House to open in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 9, 2023
Englewood hospital names new CEO

Joe Rudisill brings in over 16 years of experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 23, 2025
$52M Lee County construction company opens Sarasota office

Heatherwood Construction Company has a new location off South Tamiami Trail.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2018
Tech company to sell subsidiary for $925 million

Gatan Inc., a subsidiary of Sarasota-based technology company Roper Technologies Inc., will be sold for $925 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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