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  • November 15, 2013
River Reach Apartments sell for $45 million

The price equated to $80,935 per unit.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 20, 2009
'Rocket Pockets'

Will Stout hasn't built any significant developments since 2007. But the Cape Coral developer expects there will be more opportunities in the next five years than any in the last five decades.

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  • January 2, 2012
Corporate Report: Dec. 30

The latest news from Brown & Brown, TBBS International, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • August 11, 2017
Bright Days

The labor shortage, particularly in trades, continues to confound companies. One company's latest salvo: paid interns, hired in bunches.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 29, 2017
New reality

The latest plans for a 41-acre Sarasota development call for retail, office space, apartments and a hotel. Technology is helping the project move forward.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 16, 2018
Air Time

Taking over a rival's business sounds nice — and can be lucrative. That doesn't mean it's easy.

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  • February 28, 2024
Manatee County commissioners approve four-year impact fee increase

The move was delayed after the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association disputed the most recent study.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Dana Kampa |
  • April 29, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club rebuild on hold as economic uncertainty increases costs

Leadership says it is pausing the project for 90 days after receiving an unexpectedly high final estimate, but it isn't giving up on construction.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 12, 2021
Hospital CEO keeps team focused on the big picture — even in crisis

Hospital CEO keeps team focused on the big picture — even in crisis

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  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUER OF THE YEAR OVERALL WINNER: BARRY SHEVLIN

Barry Shevlin has $500 million dreams for his company, already a big success that started off with a $3,000 loan.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 10, 2023
Fort Myers airport debuts new nonstops, including Toronto, New Orleans

Three new routes have launched in November at Southwest Florida International Airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Dubai Investment Group acquires multifamily propertiesThe Sembler Co. buys St. Petersburg propertiesWilder Corp. buys Ameri-Life Towers in ClearwaterResponse Mail Express obtains$2.5 million mortgage La Risa Development LLC buys property for condosMarket Street MortgageCEO named to UM boardFreemarr Homes buys 23 lots to build single-family homesElliott Ross sets record year for salesFleischmanGarcia wins architectural awardPalm Harbor Development LLC obtains $29.46 million mortgagHotel Detroit and Bishop Hotel to undergo improvements

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  • January 8, 2009
Frozen with Fear

Banks' 'catatonic fear' of lending means consumers don't get the TARP relief promised by Washington. The feds either need to force banks to lend or get out of the business of taxpayers owing shares of private banks.

  • Florida
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  • By Bob Andelman |
  • September 3, 2009
A Million Bites

Brown & Brown has grown into a major player in the insurance brokerage business through 300 small acquisitions. The key: Create a competitive and lucrative sales culture and cut all fat.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

39-Development LLC buys Cornerstone Cancer CenterBay Villas to undergo condo conversionIllinois group buys Sunset Trail ApartmentsDevelopers buy condos as part of the resort projectHospital rehab center sold to 1839 Building LLC Dillard's to open at The Shops at WiregrassTampa Bay builders donate $15,000 to children's charity

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  • August 15, 2008
Lost Edge

A 30-year-old Gulf Coast knife company is fighting to avoid its demise. It hopes some big risks will result in a big payoff.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 24, 2022
Strong brew: Brothers bring disruptive, creative mindset to coffee startup

Hogg Batch Coffee Co., with its emphasis on experimentation, was bent but not broken by the pandemic. Its quick-thinking founders are now poised for big growth — and the challenges that can come with it.

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  • May 14, 2004
Spirit of America Award 'The Colonel'

John Saputo bought the Sarasota/Manatee Anheuser Busch distributorship eight years ago when it controlled 53% of the local market.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 15, 2013
Businesses don't pay taxes; consumers do

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2011
Tampa apartments sell for $12M

Toulon Capital Partners bought Swan Lake Apartments, a 244-unit complex.

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