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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 27, 2020
Developer introduces new senior living model

The chase to land active senior living residents has new twist.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 24, 2024
Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Arizona natural food grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is carving out a niche for itself in the state — even in the shadow of Publix, the 10,000-pound elephant.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Approaching Nothing

Ben Bernanke's emergency 'warpowers' authority has underminedthe Fed bank presidents.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: FNB joins Big BoardEconomic development shift from chamber a good thingBeware the pitfalls of workplace technologyHillsborough County Clerk of the Court quashes an unauthorized interpretation

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 29, 2021
Despite pandemic slowdowns, hoteliers buy historic St. Pete inn and have no plans to slow down

New Hotel Collection bought a historic hotel at the height of the pandemic. Now it looks to turn it into a destination for locals and tourists alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 25, 2020
Builder's tiny homes resonate in a big way

Wisconsin-based tiny home builder powers up on expansion to Florida with two new villages in the works, plus a manufacturing facility.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 12, 2025
Naples billionaire keeps up major investment in newspapers

David Hoffmann, who grew up in a small town with a strong local paper, believes the newspaper industry can bounces back with strong local coverage and sound business practices.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 24, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Wal-Mart, Home Depot buy North Port landBayonne Development plans mixed-use on U.S. 41Heritage Acers buys land near funeral homeInland associated company buys Beachway PlazaConstruction started on Longboat's La Firenza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2022
St. Petersburg receives four bids to redevelop Tropicana Field site

The Tampa Bay Rays have signaled renewed interest in the property by submitting their own proposal, in partnership with Hines, a Houston, Texas-based developer.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Vermont hoteliers buy Riviera Beach ResortCommunity Bank of Manatee buys Manatee Avenue bankMaryland businessmen plan estate developmentConstruction kicks off for Tech HouseDevelopers prepping for Foundation Park

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Risk Management

How the lawyer who runs the world's largest municipal law office saves New York City millions of dollars.

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2011
Taken by maps

New government flood maps are forcing property owners into previously uncharted territory. A case study of one Fort Myers property owner shows the government slashed the value of his property by more than half.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
The Case Against Hedge Funds

A long-time executive in the mutual fund industry gives a lengthy indictment of what he derides as "the investment du jour."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 10, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds nonstop flight to Delaware

The service is expected to begin in November.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 21, 2023
Largo nonprofit that aids children names new CEO

Chris Letsos, a 25-year veteran of youth and community development organizations, will lead Big Brothers Big Sisters of Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 26, 2023
Regional council elects slate of new board officers for 2023

Officials from Manatee County, Dunedin, Largo and St. Petersburg will help lead the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2022
Executive chef with experience at Trump resort joins Tampa hotel

Johnathan Rodriguez will oversee the Sal Y Mar rooftop bar and restaurant at Midtown Tampa's dual-branded Aloft and Element Hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2022
Tampa RV dealership names new CEO

John North will also serve on the board of directors at Lazydays Holdings Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 8, 2022
Prominent construction firm launches new career track for veterans

Robins & Morton’s construction engineer role is open to military personnel with at least eight years of experience in the armed forces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2013
Liberty Group changes strategy

The hotelier is moving from debit acquisitions to a new investment fund to meet a changing hospitality market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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