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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 24, 2021
Pioneering lab firm seizes opportunities

NeoGenomics is having a big 2021. The list includes a new CEO, acquisitions worth $450 million and substantial work on a $60 million headquarters.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2015
Dynamic duo

An attorney shed his practical side for two weeks to race around the Midwest with his dad — pumpkin toss and fool chase included.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Senor Gates

Entrepreneur of the Year: TODD GATESTodd Gates has ambitions to become the top construction and real estate development company in Central America. If his track record in Southwest Florida is anything to go by, there's a good chance he'll achieve that goal.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 10, 2020
Chart a course: Boat show operator adapts to new reality

Informa Markets, despite the pandemic, has decided to stage the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in late October, followed by the 43rd annual St. Petersburg Power and Sailboat Show in mid-January.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Praise outside the tent

Feld Entertainment, the firm behind Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, recently picked up some applause from people other than the fans in the seats.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 12, 2022
Developer addresses Pinellas housing demand by buying two hotels — and a lake

A Miami developer purchased two Pinellas Park hotels and is turning them into nearly 200 apartments with the city's help.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2008
A Second Act

The multi-level marketing, mail-order vitamin business doesn't have the most stellar reputation. But for one desperate, riches-to rags entrepreneurial couple, it was the million-dollar answer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 15, 2010
Fading Greens

For decades, selling homes on the golf course was a winning formula. But developers and builders say that golf may not command a premium when the economy recovers. That may benefit creative entrepreneurs, developers and builders.

  • Strategies
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • February 25, 2011
Towering Success

Once marked as a potential victim of the condo bust, the Towers of Channelside avoided the auction block and are on their way to being sold out.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2012
'Super yacht' arrives in Tampa

Largest private yacht features multimillion-dollar residences.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2017
Port aims to expand ties with Colombia

Trade official recently visited port to discuss growing relationship.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
The best hotelier in Florida

The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association named Clearwater's Sheraton Sand Key Resort General Manager Russ Kimball as the state's best hotelier.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 8, 2025
Meeting association books Tampa for annual conference

The that Meeting Professionals International will hold its annual World Education Conference in the city and expects to draw 2,500 attendees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • January 3, 2014
Word for 2014: Revelation - alarm over the State

Happy New Year. Let's hope it is.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

102 Development, RAR-1 LLC buys Collier's Pelican PlazaLee County 20/20buys 31 acres for preserveTaylor Morrison of Floridabuys 21 Treviso Bay lotsStevens Constructionrenovates Florida Hospital ER,Lutgert Cos. renovatingVillage on Venetian BayNew Port Richey trustbuys Woodland OaksTampa investor buysformer PolyGard buildingInvestor buys LeveretteHome Design CenterWestfield seeking approvals to enlarge SouthgateTwo U.K. companiesbuy Venice commercial landBradenton real estate partnersbuy Morgan Johnson landSchenkelShultz Architecturedesigns unversities joint-use facilityBank forecloses on Mariner

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Publix Supermarkets buys Lehigh's CrossroadsPartnership starts infrastructure for 90-acre Meridian CenterFGCU foundation buys marine research facilityColonial Bank plans Nokomis branch21st Century Oncology opening Lakewood Ranch officeWillis A. Smith Construction awarded SCTI expansionArea Dunkin' Donuts buildings up for saleGoldenTree, Cypress Creek buy 501 KennedyBaycare Health System buys land for hospitalCalif.'s Pacificia Cos.acquires Sun City residence

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 25, 2018
Commercial Question of the Week

Ari Ravi, Adam Palmer, Ryan Sampson, Wayne Ruben and Doug Dieck weigh in on what they believe will be the top performing commercial real estate asset for the rest of 2018

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2004
Dropping Anchor

A lawsuit claims insiders at Tampa bottle maker Anchor Glass made out in an IPO while investors went down with the stock.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2006
Prepare for Soft Landing

Florida's single-family housing sector is nearing the bottom of a slowdown, but commercial construction opportunities abound in Tampa Bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Randi Donahue |
  • October 21, 2016
Interactive tech

Millennial makes a play to bridge the social connection gap in the alternate reality gaming world.

  • Entrepreneurs
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