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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2015
Incentives: dissected

The Business Observer breaks down incentive strategies used by counties on the Gulf Coast outside of Sarasota.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 20, 2013
Flush Forward

A fledgling Gulf Coast company took its business plan to an M.B.A. class. The results were instructive.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
CEO School

No school can teach you how to be a CEO, but this peer group comes close.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 1, 2022
The Met in Sarasota lists building for $15 million

The high-end boutique and spa in St. Armands Circle is on the market, owners asking for a leaseback

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 22, 2016
Neighborhood watch

A real estate data firm targets a unique segment: Pinpoint predictions into who will sell a home before it hits the market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 25, 2024
Federal judge orders AeroVanti exec to disclose finances at July hearing

Patrick Britton-Harr, the founder of Sarasota-based AeroVanti, must go before a judge to explain what happened to money alleged to have gone to air service company from improper sale of house or face jail time.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 9, 2024
Jimmy Buffett-branded cruise ship chooses Tampa for home port

Margaritaville at Sea officials say Tampa, with its highly rated airport restaurants, hotels and more, has the just-right vacation vibe.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Equity One acquires Midpoint CenterCPA investment group buys in Woodmere Professional CenterBest Western owners buy nearby restaurantDeveloper buys land for Clark Station second phase Tidemark developer buys Gulf Drive retail buildingSarasota investor buys office near Pineapple SquareGlobal Group Investment buys land for professional centerWeingarten Realty Investors buys Hopewell Industrial CenterThe Sembler Co. preps for St. Pete project

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 21, 2011
Government Digest: July 22

A summary of governmental action from around the Gulf Coast, including: Charter board rejects voter approval measure, U.S. House targets EPA water quality standards and Sarasota bonds down, Florida's rating is up

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 19, 2014
New focus

Losing a leadership role at a fast-growth company jarred Michael Corley. But he recovered.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2016
Minto's Market

Minto Communities is boosting its presence on the Gulf Coast with a massive residential project in eastern Collier County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
Gulf Coast Week in Review

Bush officials fight water warTampa Mayor pushes light railSembler to sell BayWalkPolicyholders face Poe tabTECO Energy gets out of shippingSarasota: Supermajority RulesSuper-sized community to growStoneridge closes Bradenton plantFirst Home fires 204 employeesLee building permits near lowParker Hannifin buys Shaw Aero

  • Industries
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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 |
  • January 25, 2023
Orlando builder buys 25 acres in region, plans 242-unit community

The homebuilder Park Square Homes plans to begin site development in the next few months.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 3, 2022
Two Clearwater industrial properties sold in statewide deal totaling $23M

A Delray Beach investor bought the two Clearwater properties, which are occupied by a national packaging company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

National company pays $58.5 million for apartmentsNaples investors purchase Clearwater complex

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2010
Quail West owners give away amenities

Quail West Development gave control of club assets and amenities to the member-run group, Quail West Foundation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Tampa partnership buys note to assume Brittany Apartments

A private Tampa partnership purchased the mortgage note on the 71-unit Brittany Apartments complex.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2010
Trinity offers help with big gift delivery

Online shoppers are often stymied by the cost of getting large or heavy items delivered, no matter how good a deal they get.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2010
Vitner sees Florida's economy turning

Mark Vitner is starting to see some hope in the economic tea leaves of Florida. Retail sales, employment and exports are pointing to a modest recovery.

  • News
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