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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 27, 2015
The Buddy brand

Tampa's specialty coffee bar Buddy Brew is on a growth spurt, in accounts and geography. That also presents a looming challenge for its owners.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 29, 2010
Sparks fly over energy zone

Energy economic zone legislation, pushed by Sarasota County to add green jobs soon, and now watered down by state bureaucrats, may die. But the county could still move ahead with its own ambitious plan.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2017
Thrust Forward

One of the largest community banks in the region, seeking more market share, is fearless. 'We will compete with Regions, BB&T and SunTrust and Wells Fargo,' one executive says.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2020
Company restores executive pay while it staves off bankruptcy

Rental car giant Hertz Global Holdings has until May 22 to come up with new plan to avoid liquidating vehicles or other issues.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 18, 2019
Virginia firm snaps up four office buildings near USF campus

Real Estate Value Advisors of Virginia has purchased four Class B office buildings near the USF tampa campus for $25 million, adding to its local portfolio.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 22, 2017
Quick Text

A tech entrepreneur says he's found a way for fellow businesses to get out of the purgatory of 'please hold.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2013
In position

Some industrial space brokers in Tampa foresee a market on the mend. The recent Amazon announcement — 1,000 jobs and 1 million square feet — is a large catalyst.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

GLL Partners buys Naples PromenadeNew York investment firm buys Laguna Bay unitsPunta Gorda company buys Wal-Mart storeBOOKS-A-MILLION SET FOR MERCATO IN NAPLESPreston family sells 46 acres for SevenShoresTJM Properties acquires Bradenton OaksWal-Mart Stores plans to expand Cattlemen storeEola Capital closes on Westshore landGoodwill Industries-Suncoast buys ex-motel, vacant landInternational firm Praxair buys Tampa warehouse

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2023
Gulfside Bank hires leadership for new upcoming location

The new bank is expected to open next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2015
Sarasota home services firm blossoms nationwide

Direct Energy Services will add locations from Panama City to Pennsylvania.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 3, 2024
Bealls names new member of leadership team

Leana Less is the new senior vice president of marketing for Bradenton-based Bealls Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 2, 2026
Healthcare tech firm opens St. Pete office, plans to increase local payroll

Rectangle Health’s new office will serve as a sales center with the company planning to grow its local workforce to 100.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 22, 2022
110,000-square-foot industrial facility and 200 jobs coming to Pinellas County

A South Carolina developer will build the facility on nearly 19 acres that it bought in Pinellas Park.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2009
Local entrepreneur wins another award

The Review's 2009 Entrepreneur of the Year is getting some statewide recognition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Rowing facility approved

Sarasota County has not determined the funding source for the $28 million project.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2011
Review takes home awards

The Review won first place in the special section category for its Gulf Coast 500.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2011
Boat retailer profitable again

Clearwater-based MarineMax posts strongest financial results in years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2012
Report shows RNC's impact

The August convention provided a spike in hotel demand and media coverage.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2011
Chico's earnings miss mark

The retailer earned $26 million in net income, but investors expected more.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2019
Youth-focused nonprofit adds two board members

Fort Myers councilman, Lee County school board representative elected to board of Uncommon Friends Foundation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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