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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 3, 2020
ULI's secret to virtual meetings

Commercial real estate industry group ULI has maintained member interest despite coronavirus pandemic

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  • March 5, 2004
The War on Trade

Americans are sending $40 billion a month of their wealth to foreign nations. A retired GE executive argues against free trade. He says our standard of living is at stake.

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  • August 23, 2019
Large lab firm, behind $25M project, looks to get larger

A stalwart Fort Myers company — with a nod to enthusiastic investors — targets major advances.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 10, 2022
Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

  • Insurance
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 16, 2025
New Naples condos start at $30 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Tervis’ former getting a new tenant in Venice, workforce apartments open in Lakeland, and an industrial property sells in Fort Myers.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 23, 2015
Stores of love

It takes discipline to manage growth. Chef Norman Love won't add stores until he's sure the quality remains superior.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 1, 2023
Moving report: Florida remains top national destination, but cracks are forming

The city of Sarasota came in second as one of the top destinations to move to.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2011
Gamla-Cedron Group buys Preserve at Temple Terrace units

Gamla-Cedron Group, an Israeli-based real estate investment firm, continued a condo buying binge with its fifth recent distressed bulk multifamily deal in the Tampa area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2021
Hospital system moves forward on large cancer center projects

The hospital received approval to begin design and site plans for the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2021
Independent, private school plans $3.2 million expansion

Academic, arts and sports facilities will each be enhanced under $3.2 million plan at the Village School of Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 21, 2019
Nuveen buys Brandon apartments for $77.5 million

Nuveen Real Estate Management, the investment arm of Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association, has invested $77.5 million to buy the Azola Apartments in Brandon, its third in a strong of recent multifamily rental properties in and around Tampa.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2016
Wait for it

Patience, and a lot of it, has paid off for Newland Communities.

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  • June 7, 2016
Firm failed on jobs promise, owes county $200K

Sarasota Medical Products received $360,000 in 2010.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 8, 2024
Sarasota manufacturer puts CEO on leave for alleged ethics violations

Hydraulic cartridge valve manufacturer Helios Technologies CFO Sean Bagan is now the interim CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 7, 2025
$1.2M design contract for Pittsburgh Pirates' Bradenton facility nears approval

A third baseball field, parking lots and renovations are included in the contract before the Bradenton City Council.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 24, 2017
Plant a seed

Business activity is swirling in once-sleepy Plant City. Can it sustain the momentum?

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  • July 2, 2010
Corporate Report: July 2 - July 8

The latest from Technology Research Corp., HSN, MarineMax, and more.

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  • November 9, 2007
Calendar

Veiw events around the Gulf Coast for free

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  • December 22, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

California apartment owner buys Twelve Oaks PlazaBank subsidiary buys SteeplechaseSarasota entrepreneur buys Stickney Point centerBuskirk, Summers & Gravely plan Synovus branch Barron Collier buys 4,200-acre SerenoaSand Castles Group expects headquarters start next year Land Solutions, Development Solutions buying new HQPhiladelphia real estate fund acquires five North Reo buildingsInvestment group buys, repositions Buccaneer PlazaPulte Homes breaks ground for largest new community

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 17, 2010
Gulf Coast loses 9,760 jobs

Employment along the Gulf Coast has fallen significantly since August 2009.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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