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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 11, 2024
Insurance CEO: Floridians 'need to stop building in areas prone to flooding'

Oscar Seikaly, CEO of Miami’s NSI Insurance Group, says dueling hurricanes could test and change Florida’s insurance market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 9, 2025
Alissa Silvers, 30

40 Under 40 winner Alissa Silvers is CEO of Liss Design LLC.

  • Class of 2025
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 1, 2026
$135M SWFL builder enters affordable housing sector with big projects

Curran Young Construction draws on its past expertise to shift into affordable housing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 17, 2026
Sarasota Ikea: Retailer's small-store strategy carries big impact

The soon-to-open Ikea is "huge" for Sarasota’s commercial real estate market, one broker says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 7, 2025
Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a preview of St. Pete tower, a pair of properties sell to a California family, and land is for sale in Ruskin.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
Corporate Report

General Dynamics wins anti-IED contractSuperior Uniform Group marketing for Hartmax companyGerdau Ameristeel stock offering finishedFlorida Metropolitan University adopts Everest University monikerChico's FAS October report troubling for sales, comparablesNeiman Marcus outlet headed to Miromar Outlets

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Tampa land use attorney spoke to builders, contractorsFlorida Bar seeksNominees for JNCsTampa attorney nominated for American Bar position'The Esquire Flyer' Run for LawStetson law trial team wins regional competi

  • Law
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Gevity Announces Relocation to Lakewood RanchCharlotte Development Corp. Finding Success in North PortCzaia & Gallagher Relocating to Fifth StreetSoutheast Roofing Buys Vacant Land on 26th CourtThree Investors Buy Sarasota's JJJ NurseryWillette Automotive Changes Stores

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 29, 2011
Chico's Turnaround

Executives at Chico's FAS, the women's retailer, turned the company's profitability around. With no debt and plenty of cash, it's primed for future growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 8, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Pam Bondi's political desires were minimal three years ago. But now she's ready for a national stage.

  • Law
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 22, 2019
Course correction: Region looks to finally move forward on traffic solutions

The Tampa Bay, Florida, transportation situation could not get much worse. But a new source of tax-driven funds, between $13 billion and $16 billion, depending on population growth, will help shape a new transportation model for the region for generations

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 5, 2023
Florida remains major destination for national retailers looking to expand

Retailers and industry insiders gathered in Orlando last week to talk, network and make deals.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 19, 2023
As more multimillion-dollar homes enter market, Realtors look to cash in

Despite the price tag, luxury agents say the skills needed to sell a mansion are not so different from those needed to sell an average house.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 24, 2023
High-tech insurance firm enters Florida with aggressive growth plans

FloodFlash says technology and policy structure vastly improves how fast claims are paid, allowing for quicker returns to business.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 11, 2022
Mobile suit shop plows ahead on brick-and-mortar expansion plans

Tweeds now has four box trucks that travel to clients' homes or offices with custom-made suits in tow.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2022
Population surge leads to developers shifting approach to mixed-use projects

A popular commercial real estate conference for retailers has returned to live action. Among the trends: new shopping center mindsets and higher rents.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
Under the Gun

Regulators are taking a harder line on commercial real estate lending. Just ask Florida Community Bank chief Stephen Price.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
A Florida State of Mind

A Purple Heart-receiving Marine not accustomed to failure is taking the community banking caravan statewide.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2007
Index Man

A heretic among his professional investing peers, Dan Solin recommends that most people put their money in index funds to outperform most investment managers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2007
Eagle Concrete Soars

Michael Leannah left a high-powered corporate post to become an entrepreneur. Now his concrete company is fast becoming a major player in Southwest Florida's commercial-construction industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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