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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2022
Tool distribution firm names new head of Lakeland-based U.S. division

Pete Peterson has been promoted from chief commercial officer to president at Integrated Supply Network, while Mark Majeske takes over as interim CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2023
Nonprofit commits $1 million to Boys & Girls Club rebuild

The club in North Port was devastated by Hurricane Ian.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2010
BofA Community Development buys apartments

Bank of America Community Development Corp. purchased the 312-unit Riley Chase Apartments near the intersection of Toledo Blade and Haberland boulevards for $8.2 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
Real estate investment group buys Courtyards of South Tampa

The price equated to $57,042 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
New leaders emerge in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Partnership named its CEO Direct class members for 2011.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2012
National Real Estate Solution buys Franklin Arms buildings

The price equated to $97 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 11, 2011
AREA Property buys rental properties

New York City-based AREA Property Partners purchased two Pinellas County multifamily rental properties with 766 units for $78.35 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2012
Firm injects hope into manufacturing

Jim Westman gave up his investment banking career in Atlanta in 2009 to return to Sarasota, the town he was raised in, so he could run a company that made something.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 8, 2021
Historic downtown hotel sold

The Floridian Palace Hotel sold to developers who plan to reopen wedding venue and "significantly upgrade" restaurant

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2021
Developer pays $2.7 million for construction supply facility site

Seagate Development Group expected to break ground on the project in May.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2021
BlueGrace names chief marketing officer

Mark Derks joins Riverview logistics firm BlueGrace Logistics to lead brand development and strengthen the company’s executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2019
Software marketing firm names new president

PowerChord’s niche is building brand specific, local websites for local networks. Using location-based data and advanced search engine optimization tools, the PowerChord platform converts online browsers into in-store shoppers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2019
Senior living community developer hires new chief operating officer

Longtime industry executive will lead continuing efforts to drive innovation and deliver a more customized, resident-centric lifestyle experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2022
Developer, on the strength of 230% growth, adds to executive team

Tampa, Florida-based Franklin Development Corp. has hired a chief development officer and chief construction officer as it enjoys big growth driven by Florida's construction boom.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2016
Chico's proxy battle

It's only been 180 days since Shelley Broader was named president and CEO of women's retailer Chico's FAS, but the job of turning around the struggling company just got a lot harder.

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  • June 5, 2015
Centennial Holding Co. buys second Tampa apartment

Atlanta-based Centennial Holding Co. LLC purchased the 297-unit The Gardens At Cross Creek apartments for $38.4 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2015
Homebuilder not for sale

WCI Communities is attracting all kinds of positive attention from investors for its most recent quarterly earnings report, so it's no surprise there's talk of the company becoming an acquisition target.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 6, 2025
Clearwater health care organization buys offices for $145 million

BayCare bought 36 acres of office property in Tampa that includes buildings and parking garages.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2025
Big Lots to reopen a dozen stores in Florida

A discount retailer says 219 Big Lots stores it bought this year will start reopening April 10.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 3, 2025
Boutique luxury home community coming to west Bradenton

Home prices at Tideline start at more than $980,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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