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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 8, 2016
'Irreplaceable location'

Solaris Key complex fetches $85.5 million — the largest Gulf Coast multifamily sale so far in 2016.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 12, 2015
Super treat

Two Naples entrepreneurs found that their dogs love kale, too. Now their leafy vegetable treats are available in more than 2,500 pet stores.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Corporate report

Silicon Valley Data Science buys piece of Health Integrated; Tampa Electric solar plant planned for Apollo Beach; Residential Acoustics moves to Cypress manufacturing building; Gateway Bank CEO receives Distinguished Alumni award; Nicopure Labs hires Philip Morris exec as chief compliance officer

  • Strategies
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  • By Barry Friedman |
  • September 4, 2015
That's Amore

Kate Lake aims to set the right atmosphere for entrepreneurs to prosper in a new kind of business incubator. The premium is on commerce over creativity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • February 27, 2015
Shelf awareness

Bringing a retail product to market is tricky, as David Shahan found out. But he's focused on finding shelf room for his cleaning products.

  • Industries
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 8, 2024
More leadership changes at Hertz as new batch of executives named

The Lee County rental car company has named five new executives after replacing several C-suite leaders already this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Abigail R. Hall, Michael A. Coon |
  • April 29, 2025
Tariffs are an economic hurricane for Florida businesses

"Tariffs are taxes. Just like any other tax, these tariffs will make goods more expensive. Florida businesses that rely on imports to provide goods and services will feel the pain."

  • Opinion
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 24, 2026
MarineMax, Donerail Group responds to public outcry over leadership concerns

Major shareholder Donerail Group has offered to buy MarineMax for $1.1 billion cash.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 12, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Zirkelbach Construction Plans $100 Million Buckeye ParkTri-H Metal Products buys building on 21st StreetBennett, Kaplan complete Linger Lodge purchaseCarla's Clay owner buys Northgate unitde Morgan Homes buys Palmetto landDeveloper buys out east for new home communityRosedale developer buys land to expandNew Jersey firm acquires 29 retail sites in FloridaFort Myers psychologist buys Bradenton officeTitle company to relocate to Lakewood Main Street

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 2, 2023
Tampa logistics firm buys three Dutch companies

Quala and Boasso Global of Tampa go Dutch with three firms that do tank-related business in Rotterdam.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 12, 2023
Redevelopment will bring new housing, retail to Pasco resort

County commissioners approved Miami developer's redevelopment plans for the Saddlebrook resort on Tuesday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 31, 2022
Multimillion-dollar condos hit the market in Sarasota

Developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences on Sarasota Bay have opened sales for the 20-story tower.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 27, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Iowa Firms Acquires Tampa ApartmentsBoston firm buys Tampa warehouseMiami firms buysLargo apartments

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Family partnership buys Regency Palms, Oasis

SME Apartments LLC and EM Apartments LLC, led by Tampa's Elvis Ramon, purchased the final judgments of foreclosure and have taken title to the Regency Palms Apartments and Oasis Apartments from Sovereign Bank.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2010
Healthcare Trust buys Florida Orthopedic buildings

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Healthcare Trust of America Inc. purchased two adjacent medical buildings in Temple Terrace.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2010
Patton Sales and Marketing buys condo units

Naples-based Patton Sales and Marketing LLC purchased 82 condos at Palms at Waters Edge for $4.3 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2010
Asbury Automotive Group buys Brandon Suzuki site

Duluth, Ga.-based Asbury Automotive Group bought a onetime Suzuki dealership in Brandon for $2 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2010
California real estate firm buys Bradenton's Woodbury Apartments

Santa Monica, Calif.-based Watt Cos. purchased the 270-unit Woodbury Apartments for $8.3 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Retired FDIC chair gets new bank gig

Bill Isaac, a former Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. chairman who lives on Longboat Key, has been named to the board of Fifth Third Bancorp.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 28, 2010
Chico's eyes buys with hoard of cash

You've got to wonder what Chico's FAS is doing sitting on nearly $500 million in cash and securities on its balance sheet. After all, the company has no debt.

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