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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 2, 2022
Transactions: April 26 to May 2

A $121 million multifamily deal leads the way in this week's transactions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2009
Its Own Way: A Special Report on FCCI

The recession has clearly been a drag on FCCI, much like it has for just about every other business in the region. Its top executive, however, likes what he sees in the company's future.

  • Strategies
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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • September 3, 2009
A Million Bites

Brown & Brown has grown into a major player in the insurance brokerage business through 300 small acquisitions. The key: Create a competitive and lucrative sales culture and cut all fat.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 26, 2022
Gus Stavros, prominent philanthropist and World War II veteran, dies at 97

He helped more than 400,000 students around the world, including 30,000 in the Tampa Bay region, with financial literacy and career preparation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2018
Company falls short of jobs promise, repays county $100,000

rasota Medical only hired 12 people from 2010 to 2015. It fell 49 jobs short of its commitment — even though it already had the county’s $360,000. Company paid back Sarasota County $100,000, with the final payment coming earlier this year.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Westin Hotel to be built at Tampa's Rocky PointFirst quarter sees industrial and office market as robust NCO Financial Systems building on N. Florida Avenue. sold for $5.3 millionYankees star Alex Rodriguez invests in area properties Wisconsin-based ABC Supply buys office propertyVenetian Garden in Clearwater soldNew owner for Swan Lake on N. Lakeside DriveOffice buildings on West Cypress St., Tampa, sold for $13.4 million

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ How lowcan Chico's go?The stock of Chico's FAS, the Fort Myers-based women's apparel retailer, hasn't sunk this low since December 2000.+ Economic fallout:additional lawsuitsSo much for a decline in lawsuits filed against businesses. + Simple advicefor selling propertyReal estate has taken a big hit in today's economy, but there is still buying, selling and construction on the Gulf Coast.+ Brazilians buyRiverside BankA group of Brazilian investors plans to buy Cape Coral-based Riverside Bank of the Gulf Coast with promises to put $23 million in new capital into the struggling bank, according to an application filed with the Florida Office of Financial Regulation.+ Technology company scores with new advisersA little known Bradenton-based solar energy company has hit the big time with its roster of senior advisers by successfully recruiting a pair of former high-level federal officials from the Bush Administration. + Commercial real estatesales move alongWhile not yet reaching trend status, the news squeaking out of some commercial real estate pockets of the Gulf Coast is surprisingly good.+ Urban Studio Architectsheads to the MidwestMickey Jacob's Tampa firm, Urban Studio Architects, has done work outside of Florida before. + CorrectionIn the Review's Oct. 17-23, 2008 issue a real estate brief listed a wrong acreage. GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENTWhat the data shows: Local area une

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Ideas to Money

Are the pieces falling into place for the Tampa Bay area's technology sector? One former Silicon Valley player thinks so.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 13, 2025
Former P&G CEO: The leadership secret to winning at time management

A play-to-win CEO should rethink time management, two leadership veterans contend. The focus shouldn't be on merely "very important" stuff but on tasks where only that executive can excel.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2004
General Store No More

New blood revives a century-old, family-owned retailer of home furnishings.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Downtowns are Back

All along the Gulf Coast downtown cores are resurging. With St. Petersburg and Sarasota leading the booms, residential development is driving the trend.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2022
Film shoot underway in Tampa with local director at helm

"The Throwback" stars Will Sasso and Justina Machado and is directed by Mario Garcia, a University of South Florida alumnus.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Legal Calendar

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
K&K Steel Pipe Wholesalers buys Plant City buildings

K&K Steel Pipe Wholesalers Inc. purchased two warehouse buildings at the northwest corner of Sydney Road and Commerce Drive in Plant City from the creditors of Golden Aluminum Extrusions for $1.95 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
Houston firm buys Water's Edge condos

A Houston-based real estate investment company purchased 143 condos in the 153-unit Water's Edge high-rise tower for $31 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2010
D.R. Horton buys lots in Rye Wilderness Estates

Fort Worth, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. purchased 20 home lots in Rye Wilderness Estates for $600,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2013
Enfield to FGCU: Dunk This

That didn't take long.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2013
Dental practices feel pull of local firms

Two Sarasota-based dental practice management companies recently expanded.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2012
Neogenomics posts $975K loss

Cancer-testing firm Neogenomics reports a loss.

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