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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 2, 2018
Work it

Armature Works will combine multiple uses into a single 'old meets new' space in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2013
SMR, Starwood Land Ventures partner developing Country Club East

Based on the rough acreage, the price equated to $49,263 per acre.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2014
Meridian Development, Blue Vista buy, redeveloping Premier Corporate Center

A joint venture of Tampa-based Meridian Development Group and Chicago's Blue Vista Capital Management purchased the 145,957-square-foot Premier Corporate Center for $8.2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 14, 2014
Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs buys Living Waters church buildings

The price equated to $90 per square foot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2014
Bonefish Grill founders start new eatery

TJ Thielbar and John Mays, who were also involved in the early development of Hops Grill & Brewery, are developing a building in St. Petersburg for Noble Crust.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2014
Beall's exec joins prominent national board

Beall's CEO Steve Knopik will team up with HSN's Mindy Grossman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 5, 2016
Sarasota exploding with apartments, hotels

Downtown Sarasota had quite the run-up during the last decade's development cycle, with projects ranging from the 16-story Plaza at Five Points mixed-use tower to the 10-story Courthouse Centre.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2014
Burger 21 expanding to the Windy City

Two McDonald's operators agree to bring the restaurant franchise to Rosemont, Ill., northwest of Chicago in the fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2015
Four new execs to bolster fast growth at Datum

One of the new hires previously oversaw 60 employees at Bloomin' Brands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2015
Mattamy Homes buys development land in Forest Lakes Golf and Country Club

Mattamy Homes purchased 24 acres near the northeast corner of Beneva Road and Webber Street for $5.88 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
Lucrative wine fest organizers sip new CEO

The Naples Children & Education Foundation, which has raised more than $135 million with an annual wine festival it started in 2001, appointed Maria Jimenez-Lara the new CEO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 16, 2024
Work to start on $1.5 billion Tampa airport expansion

Tampa International Airport is building a new airside as it looks to grow the number of travelers using the airport to 35 million in the next 13 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 11, 2025
Apartments, New York restaurant coming to former Sarasota Checkers site

The owners of the property on Ringling Boulevard are building a mixed-use development that will include a Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 29, 2024
New Pinellas County residents flock to one city: St. Petersburg

Mayor Ken Welch releases office vacancies, list of top taxpayers and top private employers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 8, 2025
Polk County’s SouthState completes $457 million sale of branches

The Winter Haven bank sold the branches in six states to a New York investor but is leasing them back.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 19, 2023
TPA gets new route to Illinois city

Breeze Airways will add Springfield, Illinois, to its Tampa International Airport selection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 31, 2025
Fort Myers shopping center under new management

Bell Tower will be overseen by third-party management company DLC.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 5, 2025
Wagamama moving US headquarters to Tampa from NYC

The British restaurant chain, which opened its first and only Florida location on Water Street, plans to move to the Westshore district by Dec. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 13, 2025
Allegiant begins service at Southwest Florida International Airport

The airline plans to offer flights to three destinations starting in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 22, 2026
Large Tampa CPA firm promotes pair to shareholder role

Brooke Dawson and Dennis Paleveda have been named new shareholders in Rivero, Gordimer & Co.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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