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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 3, 2022
Hotelier plans exclusive hotel on site of Hyatt Regency in Sarasota

Kolter Hospitality wants to build Thompson-branded luxury property in Sarasota — only 18 in the world now.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Lincoln Shores apartments sells for $53M

Willner Realty & Development acquired the St. Petersburg lakefront property for $74,754 a unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2014
Some see success, others see secession

A semantic struggle over the words succeed and secede is in play in the state capital over what some might call a silly, if not superfluous, flap.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2014
Firm models good exposure

A Sarasota company that connects the fashion and movie industry with area locations to do work hit its latest jackpot this week: It helped set up a photo shoot that starred Victoria's Secret model Toni Garrn — known in tabloid magazine circles as actor Leonardo DiCaprio's girlfriend.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 18, 2015
Commercial Real Estate

Floridays lands Hilton for Sarasota hotel, Brookside owners list marina

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Weighty allegations against firm

Note to businesses: Having customers sign a gag order to not complain about products in online forums is probably a bad idea — if not illegal.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 20, 2015
Academic rigor

Universities in the Fort Myers area have banded together to research the local labor market with academic rigor to create the kinds of students employers need.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Syniverse makes interim CEO permanent

Stephen Gray brings extensive telecommunications experience to the Tampa company's executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
Montreal real estate investor pays $26 million for two apartments

Groupe Mach Inc. purchased the 200-unit Royal Breeze Apartments in Clearwater and the 168-unit Lenox Place Apartments in Tampa. The Montreal-based firm, owned by Vincent Chiara, bought the Royal Breeze Apartments for $17.2 million and paid $8.8 million for the Lenox Place Apartments.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 26, 2024
Tampa drive-in theater site to make way for 354 affordable apartments

Work is set to officially kick off Tuesday on the affordable housing complex being built on the site of the former theater and flea market on Tampa's Hillsborough Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 9, 2024
Subsidiary of Tampa insurance firm hits $1B premium milestone

Second quarter earnings nudged the firm into new territory.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 8, 2024
Newly built 279-unit Sarasota County apartment complex sold

Tropia in Wellen Park, an apartment community built in 2023, changed hands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 9, 2024
Wolfgang Puck restaurant may be coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Plans for the Punta Gorda Airport terminal expansion include a Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth M. Stamoulis | Williams Parker Attorneys at Law |
  • April 1, 2022
How to Buy a Non-Fungible Token

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 27, 2022
Despite Bolts’ Cup loss, Tampa Bay charities win big thanks to $1.2M donation

Jeff Vinik gave $5,000 to each Tampa Bay Lightning employee to support the nonprofit of their choice.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 30, 2025
Global hotel chain Hilton announces plans for luxury residences in St. Petersburg

Hilton announced plans to build a 50-story, 163 unit luxury residential property under the moniker Waldorf Astoria Residences St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 15, 2025
Miami manufacturer buys Charlotte County firm, doubles payroll

The new owner is "dedicated to securing the future of the American industrial base."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 1, 2024
Boca Raton investors pay $6.75 million for Pinellas portfolio

A Boca Raton real estate investment firm has bought a nearly 45,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Pinellas County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2024
Luxury pop-up mall in Sarasota adds two more glitzy, global fashion brands

A pop-up opening this week in north Sarasota, with a Tiffany & Co. and Balmain store already part of the mix, seeks to connect residents and snowbirds with out-of-town luxury wares.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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