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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 23, 2023
Bradenton photographer has big plans for small-scale events

Rana Tierney is turning a backdrop for photo shoots into a second business. It’s a major six-figure investment, and what she hopes will be a big tipping point.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2007
Manufacturing Maturity

After a few starts and stops, an above-ground diamond manufacturer is hopeful a sales boom is forthcoming.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Against the 'Gran'

What residential slump? A weak market hasn't dampened Sam Rodgers' enthusiasm for his grand project, the 2,000-unit Gran Paradiso.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 14, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

London investment manager acquires Palm Harbor rentalsHialeah investor Miguel Soto buys Coachwood apartmentsHialeah investor Juan Puig increases bay-area portfolioPennsylvania dentist buys Howard Johnson

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: Ringling Square developers acquire final parcelGarden Center sold, renamed MRT Lawn, Garden Center New developers start Sarasota shopping centerDenholtz purchases land next to former Andersen building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 30, 2010
Moving By Design

Interior designer Marla Davidson, whose tile and stone designs can already be found far and wide, uses her new showroom to build brand awareness in time for the recovery.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2013
Corporate Report: September 6

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 31, 2020
What They're Saying: JLL

Commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL says the surging industrial sector in Tampa is expected to continue in 2020, while office development remains in the "peaking phase" of the economic cycle in the region

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 14, 2020
How to buy out a business partner

One key is to take emotion out of the process.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2017
Follow the Storm

Lakeland airport officials scored a big win when they wooed the Hurricane Hunters. Will it lead to more victories?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 3, 2017
Institutional Magnet

The pending sales effort for Urban Centre is expected to generate interest from large, institutional real estate players.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 21, 2026
Prominent Tampa financial adviser, philanthropist dead at 57

Stephen Segundo was well known for both his expert financial advice as principal of Private Wealth Group and his heart for family, friendship and making his community a better place.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2004
Construction Growth

Most sectors grew, even though home construction declined in some areas.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2009
Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 14, 2020
"A development opportunity unlike any other in the Southeast"

St. Petersburg officials have requested proposals for the redevelopment of an 86-acre tract surrounding Tropicana Field.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Water breaks ground on $181M plant expansion

The regional water utility is expanding its Surface Water Treatment Plant to meet projected water needs through 2033.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2026
Global mountain-climbing Sarasota couple seeks new challenges

Jennifer and Dan Vigne look for hikes and climbs where they can push themselves mentally and physically.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2022
Popular Southwest Florida Tex-Mex restaurant opens fourth location

The debut Tacos & Tequila Cantina opened nine years ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2022
Raymond James completes $1.1B deal for Pittsburgh financial services firm

TriState Capital Holdings and its subsidiary will continue to operate under their established brands.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2022
Air charter company extends lease, hires 12 people to handle growth

New hires include seven pilots.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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