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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 15, 2017
Rubber Soul

Rent-to-own industry veteran Larry Sutton found success with an innovative approach to selling tires. Will his 'rent and roll' philosophy boost his company to national prominence?

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • April 22, 2016
Breaking wise

Tampa-based ConnectWise recently merged multiple companies in which it invested. Up next for the fast-growth tech firm: a possible trip to Wall Street.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 6, 2025
901-home community in Parrish marks new concept for national developer

Del Webb Explore North River Ranch will appeal to all ages, not just those 55 and up.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Westwater Transformed

Mark Miller looks to the new waterfront - out east. He continues building companies, too.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • March 10, 2017
Food for thought

The Florida citrus industry has been battered to a pulp the past decade. Some growers see hope in unconventional solutions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Fewer regioanl venture-capital dealsHow SMH is stopping the bleedingLongboat company disputes claim

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Coffee Talk

Game on: It looks like Naples-based luxury developer Lutgert Cos. is going to enter the Sarasota real estate market with a big hitter.Times change: At least one Sarasota-area developer has gone past the condo market slump phase and headed straight for the total bust phase.Miva top executives leaving, but not empty-handed: Craig Pisaris-Henderson, 36, resigned from his post as chairman and chief executive officer of Fort Myers-based Internet company Miva April 4.Watching the construction pump: It seems builders have been watching material suppliers as much as most drivers watch the gas pump.Goodbye retirement: After more than 35 years in the Tampa Bay area real estate market, Jim Shapiro was ready to retire, or at least that's what he thought.Loan funds to get tighter?: Pinellas Park bank analyst Richard X. Bove is reading behind the headlines again.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 16, 2018
From Israel, with Innovation

Thanks to an innovative business accelerator, Tampa has become the destination of choice for Israeli startups.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 27, 2009
Nine Lives

The recession is pervasive up and down the Gulf Coast, but a few companies have found ways to grow at skyrocketing rates. Nearly 10 such local businesses made a national best-of list.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Neal Communities buys Duke RanchEnterprise Associates buys Bradenton land for towersConnecticut company buys Main Street propertyLely Development buys RV ResortMorrison Homes buys lots in Fort MyersWestpoints plans homes in Naples

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 8, 2017
Here's the Scoop

An ice cream venture stands out with its flavors and ingredients. But its secret sauce lies in one of its owner's unique sales skills.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2022
Transit authority receives $18M state grant to buy more electric buses

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection funds are from the federal government’s Volkswagen settlement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2009
Mainsail Development Group buys lodge

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  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 12, 2013
Bail bondsman put behind bars for tax fraud

Federal jury convicts Against All Odds Bail Bonds owner in fraudulent tax refund scheme.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2012
Boating entrepreneur seeks more growth

The boating industry's struggles haven't yet sunk John Giglio's dream to build a boat club with national reach.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2012
DeSoto Square Mall sells for $24.6M

The price equated to $36 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2012
Investor TerraCap Partners II buys Bonita Springs Lodge, Suites

The Cape Coral investment fund purchased the 87-room Bonita Springs Lodge and Suites for $2.85 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2021
Builder finishes, sells out luxury downtown residential project

SoCe ownership includes Naples Bay Resort membership.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2021
Company sells three marinas with more than 1,000 slips

Port 32 also owns marinas on Florida’s east coast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2021
Beach motel sells for $23.5 million, buyer plans luxury condos

The Gulf Beach Resort Motel is at 930 Benjamin Franklin Dr. on Lido Key in Sarasota. It was built in 1950.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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