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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2011
Naples investor group buys Ford Street building

An investment group managed by David Torres of Naples purchased a 49,675-square-foot office building for $1.63 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2017
Developer gets 30-month sentence for embezzlement

A Texas man pleaded guilty in April to a scam involving Clearwater property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 21, 2017
Townhomes sell for $67 million

An investor acquired the 306-unit Amberton Luxury Townhomes in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 28, 2015
Minneapolis' Holden Properties buys Forum Corporate Park II

Holden Properties purchased the 60,777-square-foot Forum Corporate Park II office building for $10.17 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 4, 2015
Gulf Coast homes included in $402M megadeal

Private equity firm buys 98 rental homes in Sarasota and Polk counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2014
$499 million - 49.9% interest in Tampa's International Plaza

Taubman Centers Inc. sold a 49.9% interest in the center to a joint venture of TIAA-CREF and Dutch pension services APG for $499 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 26, 2014
$499 million - 49.9% interest in Tampa's International Plaza

Taubman Centers Inc. sold a 49.9% interest in the center to a joint venture of TIAA-CREF and Dutch pension services APG for $499 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 7, 2024
Lakeland auto group sells pair of Tampa car dealerships

The longtime auto dealer is down to its last two locations in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
Sweet or unsweet?

Just as it was putting its house in order, Alico was hit with news that the state plans to buy U.S. Sugar, its biggest customer. It's just one of the challenges Dan Gunter faces as Alico's new chief executive.

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  • July 21, 2016
Publix, Rooms to Go crack elite list

The list ranks the top private companies in the United States.

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  • July 12, 2019
Sharks’ teeth

Southwest Florida dental practice expands its undersea-themed practice with second location.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 14, 2025
Bradenton Area Convention Center cuts ribbon on $54M renovation project

The newly updated convention center in Palmetto offers 95,000 square feet of meeting space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 18, 2025
Tampa Museum of Art director to retire

Michael Tomor, 63, announced his retirement Thursday and plans to spend more time visiting family throughout the country.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2009
Tampa Bull

More residents, events and a riverwalk are among the reasons Christine Burdick is bullish on downtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 15, 2025
Noted Manatee waterfront restaurant unveils $1M in renovations

Sandbar, an Anna Maria Island mainstay, has a refreshed look after the fall hurricanes and an acquisition by St. Petersburg restaurant company Beachside Hospitality Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 3, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at business briefs from around the Gulf Coast for free

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 25, 2020
Business area perseveres amid pandemic, with potential changes in store

The next step for the Limelight District is to work with the city to encourage zoning restriction changes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 10, 2025
City of Venice to buy auto dealership site for nearly $12M

The city plans to relocate its solid waste, recycling and fleet maintenance operations to the site on the U.S. 41 Bypass.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2011
Forecast 2012: Tampa Bay

Members of the Tampa Bay business community comment on next year's outlook.

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  • November 23, 2007
Coffee Talk

Investment bank: TIB a likely buyout target Is TIB Financial Corp. in play?: The Naples-based owner of TIB Bank recently appeared on a list of likely takeover targets put out by investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.Auction brings in deals, discounts: Sure, the real estate market isn't what it once was, but still, selling more than $100 million of luxury real estate in one setting in one day has to be considered a pretty good accomplishmentPlan for compliance, avoid the Feds: The image of federal agents descending on and investigating Wellcare in Tampa may have left a chilling effect on Gulf Coast health care businesses working with Medicaid and Medicare patients.Newshound buyers sell the dogs: Naples-based value investor Bruce Sherman is selling his stake in newspapers, recent securities filings show.Seminole Hard Rock reopens with additions: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in east Tampa celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion, including a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge.GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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