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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 10, 2023
Car wash chain buys Toale Brothers mortuary building in Sarasota

The car wash chain pre-submitted a permit application to Sarasota County in April before closing the sale in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 31, 2024
Lakefront Polk County estate sets sales record

A 9,215-square-foot estate in Auburndale has sold for $4.1 million, setting a record for the most expensive home to change hands in Polk County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
New Direction

Stonebridge Real Estate owner Brian Andrus is preparing to take on his most daunting role to date: Developer.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 10, 2019
Netflix co-founder: Crush the status quo

Ideas matter says the co-founder of one of the world’s largest internet companies. But some things matter way more — like confidence and taking chances.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 27, 2015
The Buddy brand

Tampa's specialty coffee bar Buddy Brew is on a growth spurt, in accounts and geography. That also presents a looming challenge for its owners.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 31

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 29, 2021
New destinations provide a boon for tourism groups and an opportunity for businesses

The economy is returning to some kind of normal in a variety of ways — particularly at the region's airports.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
Corporate Report: August 23

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 24, 2015
Stored value

Self-storage is attracting more buyers than ever, driving returns down and prices up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 9, 2024
Building materials giant to buy Tampa-based Masonite in $4B deal

Just weeks after Masonite International saw a $3 billion deal fall through in its pursuit of PGT Innovations, Masonite itself has agreed to be bought for $3.9 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Prepare for War?

More than 1 million square feet of new office space will come on line in Tampa's Westshore market in the next18 months, which may trigger a rate war.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 14, 2009
Entrepreneur of the Year 2009: A Package Deal

Eric Baird has constantly pushed himself to do better at what is now his $26 million packaging and shipping company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 20, 2023
Bonita Springs office building sells for $14.3 million

The three-story building at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2022
Well-known realty firm promotes Sarasota executive

Shelley Whiteside received the promotion after being with the firm for six years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2010
Avantair revenues grow

The Clearwater aircraft operator brought in $143 million in the 2010 fiscal year.

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  • July 9, 2010
Minto Communities plans Sun City purchase

Minto Communities announced plans to acquire the last remaining buildable land parcels in the Kings Point and Renaissance neighborhoods of Sun City Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
Chico's Boston Proper opens first store

The first Boston Proper store will open in Estero later this month.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Chico's plans $300 million share repurchase program

Profits at the women's retail chain rose nearly 30% in the fourth quarter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2013
City buys parking lot from Naples Woman's Club

The price equated to $29,423 per space.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2013
Tech Data director makes list of 100 powerful women

Jackie Baron recognized as one of the top women in a male-dominated profession.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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