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By Business Observer Staff |
April 4, 2008

Legendary builder

Arthur Rutenberg, 80, has been through numerous homebuilding cycles in Florida and he thinks we're close to the bottom of this one. There are opportunities for well-financed builders to acquire lots for less money.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz |
July 24, 2020

Power surge: Crises motivate utility president to seek constant improvement

Just two years into her tenure, Duke Energy Florida President Catherine Stempien has weathered a Category 5 hurricane and now the COVID-19 crisis.

Leadership

By Elizabeth King |
June 28, 2024

$1.2B St. Pete contractor invests millions into training facility

Contracting services giant Power Design built a $3 million training facility for current and potential employees.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon |
August 1, 2025

New Melting Pot leader dishes on growth goals, culture lessons

John Crawford melds key lessons in building high-performing teams and meeting high-bar financial goals with an empathic side in his new role at the helm of the Melting Pot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Adam Hughes |
February 4, 2005

Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Siesta Key resort owners buy office buildingSarasota developers buy Selby research centerReal estate investors buy 450 acres on Lake ManateeSarasota developer plans Clark Road office complex

Manatee-Sarasota

By Adam Hughes |
April 21, 2006

Real Estate Briefs

Realtor, RBS Cos. buy Silkwood propertyTibbetts, partner buy office on OrangeReliance Partners, others plan Mendoza developmentUPGRADES TO THE PALMS NEARLY COMPLETETarpon Springs One acquires land for marina, residentialClearwater resident buys Southron ApartmentsCompany purchases Bayside at Palma CeiaTwo land developers buy 40 acres on Pine IslandMobile home park sold, improvements plannedTwo Steves buy Sanibel marina

Manatee-Sarasota

By Denise Kalette |
March 8, 2013

Feeding Frenzy

The BP oil spill drove travelers away from Florida's Gulf Coast. With billions of dollars at stake in a new wave of damage settlements, out-of-state lawyers have swooped in to duel for claimants.

By Business Observer Staff |
December 29, 2006

Commercial RE Briefs

Equity One acquires Midpoint CenterCPA investment group buys in Woodmere Professional CenterBest Western owners buy nearby restaurantDeveloper buys land for Clark Station second phase Tidemark developer buys Gulf Drive retail buildingSarasota investor buys office near Pineapple SquareGlobal Group Investment buys land for professional centerWeingarten Realty Investors buys Hopewell Industrial CenterThe Sembler Co. preps for St. Pete project

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff |
November 16, 2007

Dollars for Cents

An inside look at how Sarasota governments conducted the sales tax extension campaign with a budget of only $41,900- a budget that did not include manhours.

Entrepreneurs

By Business Observer Staff |
September 13, 2007

High-tech Hotelier

Tampa-based eSuites Hotels plans high-tech amenities and upscale touches for a new chain of hotelsfor executive business travelers.

Entrepreneurs

By Adam Hughes |
September 23, 2005

Shaking Up the Industry

Steven Johnston says he's changing the real estate industry with a 2% commission business model. His competitors disagree.

Entrepreneurs

By Adam Hughes |
March 2, 2006

Condo Craze: Tampa Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

Entrepreneurs

By Carl Cronan |
April 23, 2010

Ongoing Legacy

Tampa business legend John Sykes continues to build from both business and community standpoints. People listen when he speaks, even if it isn't always what they want to hear.

Entrepreneurs

By Elizabeth Djinis |
April 22, 2021

Mask company battles supply and demand dynamic

Running a mask manufacturing business isn’t the cinch it was 12 months ago. One company’s path shows the pitfalls — and promise.

Industries

By Louis Llovio |
June 3, 2021

From home improvement to home building, shortages causing major delays — and cancellations — for builders and contractors

Rising costs and material shortages put the construction and homebuilding industries in peril — while the economy wobbles.

Development

By Brian Hartz |
March 15, 2019

Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Thanks to a $30 million investment by TouchPoint Medical, a subsidiary of Concordville, Pa.-based TouchPoint Inc., Pasco County, Florida, will receive an influx of 116 good-paying jobs and a division of a multinational company.

Strategies

By Mark Gordon |
January 23, 2015

Other peoples' money

Sarasota County is five years and a little more than $5 million into a project to use county funds to recruit and retain businesses. Has it worked?

Florida

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 25, 2025

BMX track draws amateur and pro riders to east Manatee County

Aker Brand Farms is a 15-acre BMX training facility and a dream come true for owners Jeremy Smith and Will Grant.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Adam Hughes |
May 7, 2006

Real Estate Briefs

Toll Brothers Inc. plans Palazzo VillageChico's buys land for expansionThrogmartin Co. breaks groundWaterford Cos. acquires land for Villa VenetoAmSouth buys building for Bayshore branchVision Homes builds Gladstone ParkSchickedanz Homes buys land for Wyndrush CondominiumsPublix acquires two parcels in Treasure IslandSafety Harbor investors buy PALM HARBOR Plaza

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff |
November 6, 2008

Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Massachusetts investor buys Charleston SquareRyals Citrus, Cattle Ranchdoubles ranch landInvestor group buys,rezoning Daniels landDairy Queen franchise company buys storeThe Adler Group Inc. buys 15 buildingsin Breckenridge ParkBoynton Beach company buys Jackson Heights ApartmentsKimco Realty Corp.buysDale Mabry Albertsons store

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Legendary builder

Power surge: Crises motivate utility president to seek constant improvement

$1.2B St. Pete contractor invests millions into training facility

New Melting Pot leader dishes on growth goals, culture lessons

Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

Real Estate Briefs

Feeding Frenzy

Commercial RE Briefs

Dollars for Cents

High-tech Hotelier

Shaking Up the Industry

Condo Craze: Tampa Top 10

Ongoing Legacy

Mask company battles supply and demand dynamic

From home improvement to home building, shortages causing major delays — and cancellations — for builders and contractors

Medical device maker wakes up a bedroom community

Other peoples' money

BMX track draws amateur and pro riders to east Manatee County

Real Estate Briefs

Commercial Real Estate Briefs

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