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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Ethnic study finds home-buying differencesDiscount Auto Parts advancesTougher billing, higher deposits planned for Sarasota?Tooting our horn

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2016
A changed landscape

Starwood Land Ventures and Vanguard Land shift their business plans in response to market conditions.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • May 15, 2015
Family values

Punit Shah continues his father's legacy, turning average hotels into profit centers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Morgan Stanley buys Murdock CarrouselGeorge F. Young Inc. buys officeBal Bay Mortgage buys Nokomis SunTrustCoral Gables investors buy Palm Vista ApartmentsHoteliers buy Bridge Water InnDoug Fox Plumbing moves to Zip Drive Boston firm buys President's Plaza IIPremier One bucks trend, converts Whispering PalmsCay Clubs Resorts buys St. Joe Harbourside

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Ruben Holland, Gettel buy S.R. 64 landLofinos buy Siesta's 5011 Ocean Blvd.Roberts Millwood Inc. buys Norwood Products and millBirnbach buys control in Collingwood ConstructionEastgroup Properties expands Laredo facilityFort Myers spa owners buy second buildingNaples' Walkerbilt LLC buys nine-tenant office buildingTotal Land Development preps Dowling Mill officesBrookdale Senior Living buys Grand Court TampaExtra Space Storage buys, re-brands Tampa facilityOffice development uptick doesn't increase vacancy rate

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 16, 2022
Auto dealership merger, acquisition sector is in the fast lane

The auto dealership sector is amid a boom in mergers and acquisitions, with Tampa-based Morgan Automotive Group at the front of the line.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 6, 2023
Technology industry to turn attention to environment in 2023

The big question technology is up against now is whether customers will buy into it.

  • Technology
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Lasday: Sell Now - And Later

The idea that marketing ends when the sale is actually made is a myth. True marketing takes constant effort.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier/Charlotte)

Developer plans Fort Myers condominium conversionBoston investor buys Naples medical-office complexDeveloper buys Naples apartment complex

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Investment company buys lots in River HallFort Myers investors planning office, retail developmentGE Commercial buys Robb & Stucky building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
Call Happy

For one entrepreneur, proving hisproduct can work has been easy. The challenge is getting people to buy into it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
First In, Last Out

Florida was one of the first states to get hit hard by the recession and will be one of the last to come out because of the housing bust. But the Fed will come to the rescue by buying mortgages, says economist David Jones.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Transactions Sarasota-Manatee

Wisconsin entrepreneur buys Helping Hands

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 18

The latest news from BistroMD, HealthPlan Services, Interop and more.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2012
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 6

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
Smooth transition

Jordi Tejero avoided the mistakes that can botch an acquisition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
Smooth transition

Jordi Tejero avoided the mistakes that can botch an acquisition.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 10, 2016
Give it sizzle

Shelly Stayer created an electric grill specifically designed to cook bratwurst. The small appliance could boost sausage sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2015
Subdivide and Conquer

Canada's Agellan Capital Partners buys the former Kash n' Karry Food Stores distribution center and corporate headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
Corporate report

Builders Exchange recognizes Stephen Sutter with Lifetime Achievement Award; Naples property appraiser named Appraisal Institute chapter president; Hann Powerboats sells two boats to Air Force; Kinderhook Industries' fund buys Clearwater's CSDVRS LLC; Truck It Smart application pre-installed on Rand McNally new trucker tablet; ConnectWise buys ScreenConnect to integrate with LabTech; Former West Point superintendent named university president

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