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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 25, 2019
What They're Saying — CBRE

Though the Tampa office investment sales market slowed somewhat in 2018, the year was nonetheless marked by a number of high-profile deals for the Urban Centre property and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 25, 2013
Transition Turn

One sector of the market has seen a shift in the buy/lease continuum. It could have deep ramifications.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 24, 2015
All the marbles

Will Scott's industrial design company is on the hunt for efficiency in common products. A redesign of the cardboard box is just the first project.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 14, 2023
Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

Darlene Johnson and Julie Renderos cite work ethic and internal growth opportunities for success at Suncoast Credit Union.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 16, 2021
Marketing executive launches app for reselling dance costumes

With the new app, the entrepreneurial dancer hopes to save performers a little bit of money.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 3, 2023
Sarasota seeks to make on-street dining permanent — at hefty cost

The move comes with some pushback on expenses for restaurants, which could cost an eatery $50,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2006
Rod Thomson: Growth: The Policies Should Match the Realities

Growth along the Gulf Coast is an inevitable and necessary reality. Dealing with growth often wanders far from reality.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Landlord sues city of Sarasota in federal court The Donald in Sarasota?Coldwell Commercial restructuringY'all are old!What's ahead in Tallahassee: No new taxes

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2012
Carpet Ride

Rufus Ashby scrambled to survive the recession. He made tough moves, including a major downsizing of his flooring and carpet business. Now, armed with a new financial backer, he finally sees better days.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 17, 2021
Top cop: controlled chaos can be an ally

Reaching consensus among disagreeing sides and factions can be a leader’s toughest job.

  • Leadership
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2025
Half-acre of waterfront land on Clearwater Beach listed for $2.99 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Sarasota office building gets a price reduction, a Memphis company buys a Naples hotel, and a local buyer is scooping up land in St. Petersburg.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 23, 2023
Health care company lays off 290 employees, 198 in region

The Pennsylvania company with a Tampa office is shutting down 11 education centers in the state after failing to bounce back from setbacks caused by the pandemic.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 26, 2023
SWFL mental health hospital adds more beds

The facility is one of the newest freestanding behavioral health facilities nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 8, 2022
Pharmaceutical manufacturer to build $20M state-of-the-art facility in Polk County, create 100 jobs

The maker of IV fluids expects to bring 100 jobs with new manufacturing plant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 20, 2022
New York firm gets $28M loan to buy two-thirds of a condo complex

ESG Kullen of New York is buying 161 units at a Palm Harbor condominium community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 5, 2022
Seminole employees to lose jobs as company outsources services

Nearly 60 jobs in Pinellas County will be cut as a Dallas-based company partners with a global manufacturer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2013
Firm seeks to unwrap portfolio

Two Hostess Brands commercial real estate properties on the Gulf Coast are up for sale in a nationwide process that covers 61 listings in 22 states.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2011
A Friend of Crist in Name Only

George LeMieux, who held Mel Martinez' U.S. Senate seat for 16 months, is hammering away on a looming issue in the early going of his campaign to win the seat in earnest.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2012
C1 Bank to buy Miami-area bank

By acquiring U.S. Century Bank, C1 Bank will more than double its assets.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2021
Developers begin leasing at luxury tower

Luxury high rise Cora in Water Street Tampa development has started leasing units, first tenants will move in by early fall

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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