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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2014
Snell Isle apartment sells for $32 million

Burton Carol Management buys back a 272-unit development after selling it in 2009 as part of a restructuring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2014
Short sales decrease sharply in Sarasota

Officials cite an improving economy and less unemployment for the drop.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 30, 2014
North Port's Thomas Ranch sells for $86.25M

Mattamy Homes bought the 9,650-acre ranch to start developing it in pieces starting in 2016.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2013
Habitat for Humanity of Lee, Hendry buys Majorca Palms Estates

Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties Inc. purchased the partially developed Majorca Palms Estates property for $3.47 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 29, 2016
Sarasota targets $350K in failed incentives project

Sarasota County plans to institute collection proceedings against Sanborn Studios.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 12, 2016
Builder plans second condo tower to meet demand

Construction could begin on One Allure by the middle of next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • February 26, 2016
Economic reasons for happiness

The national economy has a yuck factor: It's growing less than 1% a quarter, the stock market is in a correction and corporate profit forecasts are dropping.

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  • March 18, 2016
Candidate banks on experience

Steve Jonsson, who ran a community bank in the recession, has found another job that requires him to prove he's better than the competition: a run for public office.

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  • November 6, 2015
Look out, brother: New player in town

Oxford Capital Group, a Chicago-based investment firm, has big plans for its first foray into Tampa.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 12, 2025
Fast-casual healthy restaurant opens in Lakewood Ranch

Flower Child is making its Florida debut with the launch of a location on University Parkway.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2023
Billionaire developer reveals secrets to his never-be-satisfied, rags-to-riches life

John Catsimatidis says he’s never satisfied with success. "Every time I climb a mountain, I see another one I want to climb."

  • Leadership
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  • March 23, 2007
Premium Shock

The insurance hikes Florida homeowners experienced have spread to owners of commercial property. Now, the state is stepping in.

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  • March 29, 2008
A Second Act

The multi-level marketing, mail-order vitamin business doesn't have the most stellar reputation. But for one desperate, riches-to rags entrepreneurial couple, it was the million-dollar answer.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2009
Hybrid Capital

Florida's venture capital well hasn't completely dried up. One Gulf Coast startup with big plans is hoping to tap into some funds soon.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • September 5, 2003
CEO Insight: Sandy Loevner

It requires implementation of serious business principles to run one of the country's biggest nonprofit charity events, especially in a time of limited charitable giving.

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  • December 24, 2004
Plea for Leniency

A Tampa lawyer faces five years in prison for helping a disabled employee.

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  • August 25, 2008
Build to Rent

Don Phillips, a veteran of the development business, has put all of his focus on apartments because of market conditions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 4, 2010
Persistent Politics

Jeff Atwater learned a lot from his toughest campaign battle eight years ago. His biggest takeaway: Ideas matter.

  • Florida
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 15, 2011
Looking for Angels

A new Central Florida angel network set to launch in September hopes to provide big payoffs to its investors, as well as the community.

  • Industries
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 7, 2012
Working the Circuit

A small Tampa technology company is growing quickly, but not through online viral advertising or other clever digital methods. Its marketing campaign is far more traditional.

  • Strategies
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