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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • March 25, 2021
The bill that can save Florida’s economy

Rising property insurance rates are on the verge of popping Florida’s housing bubble and the economy — all because of lawsuits. SB 76 can save the state.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2010
Sweet Dreams

The Gulf Coast hotel industry has been hit from all sides lately. But one entrepreneur has bet big — $25 million big — on his visionary property.

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 23, 2018
Five-Diamond Fever

Ritz-Carlton Sarasota purchase reflects investor appetite for limited luxury supply along the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Kosene & Kosene buys portion of Coconut PointDevelopers Diversified Realty takes over Cypress TraceNorth American Properties planning The Forum retail center Bradenton investor/developer buys Palmetto buildingsFirst State Bank buys Venice office Bailes Family buys University ABC liquor storeTrump Group buys Koger office portfolioBresler & Reiner buys Westbury at Lake BrandonFaison planning commercial side of Centex's Magnolia ParkManchester, U.K. investors buy Pinebrooke office buildingTA Associates Realty buys Bermuda Lake ApartmentsSurgery Partners buys Tampa McNichols office building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 7, 2014
A new awning

The business of shade, even in the Sunshine State, has been a sticky fight for one entrepreneur. His latest move: Shift into a new industry.

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Simon Says

Geoff Simon made the transition from business broadcaster to investment adviser years ago, but he still uses his journalistic skills to build good relationships.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 10, 2017
Knock down obstacles

From growing up with a drug-addicted parent to building a $170 million business, Tony DiBenedetto has seen it all. Now at the top of the business world, he's searching for the next move.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 25, 2023
Fort Myers Beach Margaritaville resort project hits milestone

The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 5, 2016
NAIOP Tampa Bay names 'Best'

NAIOP Tampa Bay has named its “Best of the Best” awards for the past year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2010
Study: Tampa cheap for biz

A study suggests Tampa is the cheapest place to do business among the nation's largest cities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2010
Holiday boost predicted

Retailers expect the 2010 holiday season to be significantly better than 2009.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2011
Bank failures could haunt bankers

Executives and directors of failed banks on the Gulf Coast might soon face another battle: A professional liability lawsuit from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2010
Naples investors buy Orion Bank branch

David Goduti and Robert Grammen of Naples purchased a 5,816-square-foot Orion Bank building in downtown Sarasota for $1.2 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2013
Marco Island, Fort Myers law firms merge

Marco Island firm merges with Phoenix, File

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2013
Home prices still catching up

House prices along the Gulf Coast continue to rise, but they have a ways to catch up to where they were five years ago.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2013
Wanted: Entrepreneurs

The Business Observer seeks the best and brightest for its 2013 Entrepreneur Awards.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2013
2013 Entrepreneur Award

The Business Observer seeks the best and brightest for its 2013 Entrepreneur Awards.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2013
Tampa businessmen win top aviation honors

Pilots to be inducted into Order of Silk Scarf for contributions to aviation community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2011
Tampa franchisor growing fast

Medi-Weightloss Clinics is getting national attention for its fast growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2011
Start a popsicle franchise for $43K

Entrepreneurs who seek a low-cost franchise opportunity can salivate: Happy & Healthy Products, known for its Fruitfull frozen bars, wants to enter the Sarasota-Bradenton marketplace.

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