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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 29, 2020
Business Observer book club to discuss ‘Start With Why’

A virtual gathering on Sept. 2 will be led by Kerkering Barberio Shareholder Heather Williams.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2020
Overseas companies still see growth potential on American soil

The nation and state's pandemic struggles haven't deterred foreign firms from expanding in Tampa.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 21, 2020
Virage Bayshore notches $130 million in sales

Batson-Cook, Ascentia Development project closes on dozens of condo units in 24-story residential tower on Bayshore Boulevard in Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 13, 2019
Boston company invests big in condo project

Boston-based West Shore LLC has invested nearly $122 million to buy a majority of the condo units in the Grande Oasis at Carrollwood project north of Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2019
Developer's model home recognized for energy use

LEED Zero Energy recognizes buildings or spaces that achieve a source energy use balance of zero over a period of 12 months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 28, 2020
For explosively growing tech firm, every month is 'best month ever'

InSync Healthcare Solutions, a Tampa, Florida, company that specializes in software for managing medical records, says 2019 was a record year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2019
Bid made to purchase major employer

Struggling with lagging sales, Fort Myers-based Chico's FAS fields offer from its largest shareholder.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2019
Food for thought: Stats point to strength of restaurant industry

As more and more people relocate from high-tax northern states to the Southeast, the region’s dining habits seem to be shifting — good news for restaurateurs, especially those in Florida who sometimes struggle during the slow summer months.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2019
Prominent family buys area minor league hockey team, arena

The Hoffmann Family of Companies, one of the largest commercial property owners in Southwest Florida, has added a unique asset to its portfolio: a minor league hockey team.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2022
Law firm hires former St. Pete, Tampa mayors

Former mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have joined Shumaker Advisors Florida, a subsidiary of Tampa-based Shumaker.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 18, 2018
Taub Entities planning Tampa luxury tower

Sanctuary project will have a lone residence per floor

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2018
Water, water everywhere: Polk County embraces new project

Polk County, Auburndale, water, development, USA Water Sports Complex and Training Center, USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, Tracy Mattes

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 23, 2019
When last we left our hero...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped CRE Consultants' Managing Partner Ray Sandelli to fill a seat on the Lee County Commission vacated by the April death of former Commissioner Larry Kiker.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Dry Cleaners

Bobby Patel, owner of Courtesy Cleaners

  • Industries
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Manufacturing

Wendy Shim, president and majority owner; Harry Bakker, part owner, Trailmate

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 22, 2019
Starwood Capital buys trio of Marriott hotels

Starwood Capital has invested $79 million to acquire a trio of Marriott-branded, extended stay hotels near major airports in Tampa and Fort Myers from an Atlanta company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2019
Boat dealer lands a huge catch

Fish Tale Boats in Fort Myers delivers a $1 million Grady-White Canyon 456 to Cape Coral Client

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2018
Airport outpaces competitors — even with single allegiance

Then there’s Punta Gorda Airport. Tucked between Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) to its south and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to the north, PGD is on a tear. Relying exclusively on Allegiant Airlines, the airport surpassed

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2018
Food truck marks business owner's transition from the traditional

A Lakeland business owner is trading her storefront for a truck.

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