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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2020
Navigate key information on Covid-19 business relief programs

Firm has details on more than a dozen new programs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2018
Go Dutch: Airport to offer service to Netherlands

Delta Air Lines will launch year-round, nonstop flights to Amsterdam from Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida, beginning May 23, adding a fifth European destination to the airport’s route map.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By S-One Studios |
  • November 8, 2024
Unleash Your Vision With S-One Studios

Imagination has no boundaries. S-One Studios makes creating a video for your brand easy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Across the Pond

A U.S. trade official talks up the opportunities for Florida businesses in Europe and beyond.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2013
Corporate Report: May 10

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 3, 2018
Entrepreneur finds new life in handbag manufacturing startup

Former Philadelphia interior designer Gretchen Bauer recently embarked on an unusual mission: to manufacture high-end handbags. She's running the startup business in Sarasota.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2013
Corporate Report: Nov. 15

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2014
Corporate Report

Morphogenesis testing biotech properties of deep ocean soil from shipwrecks; Quality Carriers expands using Boasso America's S.C. terminal; Kforce board increases stock buyback from $70M to $83M; and other corporate news.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 12, 2019
JLL, HFF becoming "One," implementing new program

Commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL is rolling out a new initiative to boost collaboration as it works to absorb former rival HFF, which it bought for $1.8 billion in early July.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Ruben Holland, Gettel buy S.R. 64 landLofinos buy Siesta's 5011 Ocean Blvd.Roberts Millwood Inc. buys Norwood Products and millBirnbach buys control in Collingwood ConstructionEastgroup Properties expands Laredo facilityFort Myers spa owners buy second buildingNaples' Walkerbilt LLC buys nine-tenant office buildingTotal Land Development preps Dowling Mill officesBrookdale Senior Living buys Grand Court TampaExtra Space Storage buys, re-brands Tampa facilityOffice development uptick doesn't increase vacancy rate

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 30, 2010
Salvage Operation

A group of creditors who control WCI Communities after it emerged from bankruptcy reorganization is betting the company can come back as a homebuilder. The company has fences to mend first.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
The Common Way

A new and mostly unknown method of commercial real estate investing, tenants-in-common, is exploding thanks to an IRS ruling and strong demand.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lou Lasday |
  • January 8, 2009
Lasday: Street Smart Marketing

Capitalize on your natural advantage for fast, low-cost, significant sales.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 26, 2012
Big-space shortage

Tenants are taking up big blocks of warehouse space as the economy recovers, reducing vacancies in many larger buildings. But rents haven't risen to entice developers — yet.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 28, 2014
Welcome home

Michael Plummer Jr. plunged into the role of president sooner than expected. Without a formal transition plan in place, he's managed to grow his company to more than $7 million in revenue.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2014
Corporate report

Infusion Brands' Dualtools saw chosen for This Old House top 100 list; Centerstone, Manatee Glens sign letter of intent to affiliate; Motorworks Brewing's Vienna Lager wins Great American Beer Festival bronze; Pasco-Hernando State College starts search for new president; Tampa Downtown Partnership announces Urban Excellence Awards winners; CPA Sansbury name partner in charge of Mauldin & Jenkins' Bradenton office

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 9, 2025
Price slashed on premier Fort Myers Beach development site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pasco property sold to adult living developer, a Tampa office building sells, and a Collier developer funds a wildlife corridor project.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2006
Full of Grace?

Ave Maria has opened up northeastern Collier County to development, but the slowing home sales may cool the red-hot market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Construction Starts on San Marco PlazaFlorida Apple buys land for North Port Applebee's Taylors buy third phase for Bella Villino condominiumDevelopers expand plans for Rye Road Medical ParkDevelopers buy Myakka land for luxury home communityGulf Coast foundation buys property for land trust

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 30, 2010
Turning Tables

Beef 'O' Brady's, a mainstay among Gulf Coast sports fans for nearly 25 years, finds itself going head to head more with national casual dining chains during the downturn. Will a new CEO help?

  • Strategies
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