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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 1, 2011
Opportunity Knocks

The state's new Department of Economic Opportunity presents new ways of doing business for developers and local governments. The challenge is finding out how it all will work.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 26, 2019
Water Street Tampa catching a wave

Water Street Tampa, the $3 billion development poised to transform downtown Tampa, is experiencing a flurry of activity across office, retail and hospitality lines. The project also has made moves regarding key construction personnel and with its future o

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 2, 2018
Battle Ready

Building a company full of leaders isn't the impossible dream, says a veteran and former West Point instructor. It requires high doses of character.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 17, 2024
Softball bat maker plans to double workforce, add baseball bats

The owner of Pure Sports Technologies moves to Manatee County with his eye on the ball — baseball — as he expands his bat manufacturing business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 1, 2024
Millions of dollars at stake in statewide bankers vs. lawyers dispute

Roiled by a rule change that forces banks to pay higher interest payments for certain accounts, multiple Florida bankers see legislation as a solution. The Florida Bar sees the controversy differently.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2004
The McDonald's of Home Services

Forget the plumber jokes. VenVest sees heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services as a huge market ready for standardization and consolidation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

LWR Communities gears up for Lake ClubBeach City Market, Grille sold, available for leaseSarasota County buys about 500 acresSecond PurchaseWCI buys land for Bradenton development

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2008
Corporate Report

Hyde Park Capital Advisorshelps guide Zickgraf saleRealtor Sellstate launchesnew branding campaignSource Interlink, XMrev-up consumer promoBrown & Brown subsidiarybuys assets of Reed BrothersEntel PCS picks Syniversefor mobile roaming processAn Aerosonic Clearwatersite is damaged by firePeoples Gas, Tampa Electricask for rate increasesArmy expands contract withGeneral Dynamics OrdnanceValpak, Food Net serve-upGrill It! sweepstakesNaples Wild Oaks closing,new Whole Foods Market to open T.O.P.S. Staffing mergeswith Ad-Vance Screening Sky Angel inks on-demanddeal with Exploration FilmsMinSURG Corp. launchesinternational division

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2023
Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

Even after five decades in the beer and beverage business, John Saputo isn’t ready to walk away. If (when) he does, he’s confident the next generation is ready to run the company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Corporate Report

MoneyShow, S&P partner to improve Web offeringAssociated Asphalt buys local Mariani AsphaltOrthopedic Development sues former employees over e-mailsSun Hydraulics board approves 50% dividend, chairmanSouthwest Florida airport receives $5 million in grantsOrion Bank garners top rankingVision Homes adds Nice as COO

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
Persuasive Debate (Tampa edition)

Tampa Bay area business and political leaders hear spirited arguments for and against proposed reforms to the state's citizen ballot initiative process.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
Always Low Rates

A community bank's success with branches inside Wal-Mart Supercenters proves that local banks can coexist with the retail behemoth. One secret: Staff the branch with retailers, not bankers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Sarasota's MPL Lodgings buys Siesta Key hotelGettel Automotive Acura start date nearsNorth American Properties plans Bee Ridge centerLutgert Development starts Tavira developmentFoster & Foster Actuaries relocating to Parker CommonsLee County locals open Sanibel Sweet TreatsShamrock-Hostmark buys Westshore DoubletreeAsbury Automotive Group takes over three Tampa dealershipsXcelience acquires Laurel Street building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2003
Golf Under Siege

Gulf Coast counties are implementing golf course design standards, ostensibly to maximize environmental protection. Opponents say it's a thinly veiled attempt to prevent growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2008
Expanding bond fraud

A federal grand jury probes the $1.5 million New Mexicofinancing fee of CDR Financial Products Inc., which also donated $100,000 to Gov. Bill Richardson's political action committees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2021
Senior living communities look for their moment

With communities that look more like lush gardens on the outside and are run like a cruise ship on the inside, a few senior living developers set a high bar.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Richman, First Florida plan apartment complexOsprey Property Cos.buys land for new retailTampa flooring retailer buys Race Track centerOhio storage company buys Lockwood storageOcala John Deere dealer buys Palmetto dealershipSarasota developers plan Siesta Village lotBonita Springs developers plan Forum business centerRec Room Furniture sells Naples buildingInvestors acquireDunkin' Donuts center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
The rush is on

Commercial real estate brokers and developers have seen the recent growth in Southwest Florida. They want in on the action.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Crossroads Mall buyer objects to neighbor's plansLiberty Group buys motel to build luxury condosMississippi group buys more Sonic franchisesWal-Mart plans new Neighborhood MarketWest Anclote Property Inc. buys land for developmentSembler's Legacy Place to have natural food storePrudential Tropical Realty acquires company in Lakeland

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2009
Corporate Report: Gold Coast Eagle Distributing first in state to serve Birra Castello

Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, the Anheuser-Busch InBev and Corona distributor for Sarasota and Manatee counties, is the first in the state to have local rights to Birra Castello, the first Italian beer in the company's international portfolio.

  • Strategies
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