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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2021
Mobile screen service franchise opens new location in area

The new Screenmobile location is owned by entrepreneur Ross Johnston and will serve Anna Maria, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Cortez, Longboat Key and Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2020
Facing upheaval from epidemic, manufacturer makes sizeable shift

Jabil Inc., one of the region’s largest publicly traded companies, has reorganized and invested in its health care services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2020
Biotech firm expands footprint in region with $10M investment

Amgen, a California-based biotech firm, has leased an additional 33,000 square feet in Tampa's Westshore business district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 15, 2020
Worst. Weeks. Ever

Commercial property sales along the Gulf Coast have declined precipitously as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2019
Fast-growing pet care chain debuts in region

Jacksonville-based Pet Paradise has locations in Naples and Wesley Chapel, among others in Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 31, 2019
Fulfillment company to set up shop in Central Florida airport

Amazon reached agreement for air freight facility at Lakeland Linder International Airport. Company plans to invest $100 million seven-jet cargo hangar and support facilities

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 19, 2019
From shovel to Slurpees, builder gulps more work for client

7-Eleven found Creighton Development in 2010 for a rush job. The go-to builder for the convenience store giant recently completed eight projects.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2022
Area hospital, in rare $315M project, relocates trauma center

Expansion adds nearly 270 beds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2018
Property sells for $5.3M, new owner plans $60M hotel development

The proposed development includes an eight-story, 251-room Sheraton Hotel and a second 126-room freestanding hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2018
Apartment community sold for $49.7 million

Cushman & Wakefield facilitates sale of Mosaic at the Forum in Fort Myers to private investment group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 13, 2019
Tampa among nation's most active apartment markets

The Tampa area in 2019 ranks among the Top 20 U.S. markets for new apartment unit development, according to a new survey from real estate researcher Yardi Matrix.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2019
Pretzel company searches for franchisees as it expands further into Florida

Philly Pretzel Factory has 173 locations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2019
Cleveland builder to help oversee construction of $45M theater project

Tony Panzica will play key role in Gulfshore Playhouse’s Next Stage Capital Campaign.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2019
Locally based digital media firm slashes jobs

The Penny Hoarder, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based personal finance website, announced job cuts on Wednesday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2019
New solar power plant to be built in area

FPL Southfork Solar Energy Center in Manatee County will be FPL's second solar plant in the county.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2018
Actor visits area to film new show

A collaboration between Ringling College of Art and Design and Semkhor Productions led to the filming of "Sweet Jane" in Sarasota.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2018
WildBlue over yonder

Lennar is developing a 1,000-home community on 3,000 acres near Florida Gulf Coast University.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 31, 2018
Teachers Insurance buys St. Petersburg apartments

Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association pays $81.1 million for St. Petersburg apartment complex Fusion 1560, in one of the largest multifamily rental transactions in the Tampa Bay area this year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 16, 2018
Florida CRE industry has 12-figure annual impact

Florida's commercial real estate industry contributed $189.4 billion to the state's economy in 2017, the third most of any state in the nation, according to an annual economic impact study.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2022
Active adult homebuilder plans 900-home community in Fort Myers

Del Webb is one of the pioneers in building homes for the senior set.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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