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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
California investment group buys Cleveland Avenue Holiday Inn

The Encino, Calif.-based investment group, made up of Singh family and led by Daniel Singh, purchased the 122-room Holiday Inn Fort Myers Downtown Historic for $5.15 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2015
Cheesehead uses noggin to find employees

Sarasota entrepreneur Louise Kennedy Converse recently tackled nearly every business owner's primary anxiety — how to find top employees — with a unique approach: raw and uncomplicated honesty.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 1, 2015
Hospitality company executive buys two sections of island

A company led by Tom Torgerson, CEO of the Willmar, Minn.-based hotel company TPI Hospitality, purchased two large portions of Fort Myers Beach for a combined $13.3 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • April 3, 2024
St. Pete College opens workforce hub named for former FL House speaker

St. Petersburg College is now welcoming visitors to the Chris Sprowls Workforce Innovation Hub at the Tarpon Springs campus.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 6, 2023
$400M builder appoints new financial controller

The new accounting services executive was most recently in Colorado.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 12, 2024
Tampa Premium Outlets adds 9 new tenants, a 10th on the way

The Simon Property Group-owned shopping center off of Interstate 75 in Pasco County continues to add to its retail roster as the area grows.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 29, 2024
Noted Nantucket bistro and sushi bar makes regional debut in Naples

LoLa 41, a sushi and bistro spot with locations in Nantucket, Boston and the east coast of Florida, has expanded to Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2025
SWFL botanical garden wins $1.3M in state funding for event center

Wonder Gardens in Bonita Springs celebrates its 90-year anniversary in 2026.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 15, 2025
Lee Health CEO to step down

The health system executive will stay on until Sept. 30 when his contract expires.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 15, 2025
First Watch expands with restaurant in new state

After opening a restaurant in Nevada, the company specializing in breakfast, brunch and lunch is now in 32 states nationwide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Sarasota's MPL Lodgings buys Siesta Key hotelGettel Automotive Acura start date nearsNorth American Properties plans Bee Ridge centerLutgert Development starts Tavira developmentFoster & Foster Actuaries relocating to Parker CommonsLee County locals open Sanibel Sweet TreatsShamrock-Hostmark buys Westshore DoubletreeAsbury Automotive Group takes over three Tampa dealershipsXcelience acquires Laurel Street building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 23, 2012
The Next Shah

Punit Shah expected to jump into the boardroom of his father's business after college. Raxit Shah had dirtier plans for his eldest son.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 31, 2025
Massive master-planned community starts blooming near Bradenton

Patience and deep pockets are in play as a shrewd development group makes progress on the 1,175-acre SeaFlower, the biggest master-planned community in west Bradenton in a generation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Layton, Russell plan Foundation ParkCentre Park developers build for VivaTechLineberry Properties buys Cracker Barrel buildingWalgreen Co. plansnew North Port store

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
A Full Warehouse

From Tampa to Naples, industrial space is full of tenants who cater to the needs of Florida's growing population. But the slowing residential market may free up some space.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2011
Corporate Report: Apr. 1

The latest news from General Dynamics, Triad Retail Media, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 29, 2013
Difficult to develop

The complexity of putting low-income housing deals together can be daunting, but developers such as DDA Development are pros at it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2021
Workplace Redefined

Chico's FAS says it is adopting a "hybrid" workplace model post pandemic and will shed headquarters office space in Fort Myers with subleases.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 9, 2025
Sarasota County pays $1.3 million to protect Venice land

In the week's top commercial real estate news, developers buys Wimauma land to build 196 townhouses, a Sarasota theater is being upgrading, and a day care chain is expanding in Southwest Florida.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 22, 2025
Clearwater apartment building, going back to affordable housing, sold for $22.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a nursery is up for sale in Polk, more houses coming to south Sarasota County and big investor is looking to buy in Southwest Florida.

  • Florida
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