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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2020
Event planner makes use of free time during pandemic to create new business

Ronnie Lee's online store DowntownPete.com sells pop culture and other miscellaneous items.

  • News
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 7, 2018
New school can accommodate more students in master-planned community

Babcock Neighborhood School

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 23, 2018
Market spotlight — Sarasota/Manatee Industrial market shows robust activity

Industrial vacancies shrinks to 2.8% in Sarasota/Manatee market

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 21, 2016
Sarasota/Manatee Retail Market

Despite a plethora of wealthy retirees and a robust tourist trade, Sarasota and Manatee counties' retail market has mirrored much of the Gulf Coast region since the end of the economic recession.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 4, 2016
Corporate report

Analytics firm names new chief revenue officer; Organization hires first president; Homebuilder appoints area executive; Commercial brokerage adds senior leader

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 9, 2016
Retail Market: Tampa to Sarasota

The retail market from Tampa to Sarasota has been steadily adding space during the past four years, even as overall vacancy has fallen and rental rates have increased. This stems, in large part, from the regional economy's recovery and population growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Denise Federer |
  • January 12, 2018
Life After Your Business: What's Your Passion?

Retiring from your business is like starting a new life. Make sure you make a plan to fill yours.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 23, 2016
Hotel deals flourish on Gulf Coast

Last week in this space we addressed the seemingly endless appetite investors and developers appear to have for apartments along the Gulf Coast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 7, 2015
Boom time

As several projects begin and rents climb, the apartment sector shows no signs of weakening.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 25, 2015
New lingo

Dino Lingo aims to help parents teach another language to children. It starts with fun and games.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 23, 2024
YMCA, Pinellas County Schools partner on unique $48M project

The city of St. Petersburg's new YMCA will soon unite with a completed public school.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 3, 2025
Developers behind $6.8B St. Pete proposal seek investors — for as little as $500

The two private investment funds are meant to establish a new model for participation in urban redevelopment around the Tropicana Field site in downtown St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 18, 2023
Nashville fast-food chain to open first Tampa location

Captain D's, which is looking for other potential restaurant sites along the Gulf Coast, will start construction later this year on its new 975-square-foot location just of Interstate 275.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 7, 2023
Tampa to get new Sprouts grocery store

Sprouts Farmers Market will open newest store in at Fowler Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 13, 2023
Soap retailer closes out year with four new retail locations

Naples Soap Co. celebrates its 15-year anniversary next year.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 15, 2023
Popular warehouse club plans new location in Polk County

The Davenport BJ’s will be No. 36 for the chain in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 25, 2023
Builder promotes seven executives to new roles

Kast Construction Co. names new leaders for its Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach offices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth M. Stamoulis | Intellectual Property attorney, Williams Parker |
  • July 2, 2021
Protecting your Company's Brand through Trademarks

It is important to protect your company’s trademarks to grow your brand and prevent other companies from trading off your hard-earned goodwill. Below are a few things to keep in mind when creating and protecting trademarks.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • January 6, 2022
Two for 2022: CEO priorities

A look at two key themes for business owners going into the new year. 

  • Advice
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2022
Appraisal questions and price concerns delay sale of city-owned Fort Myers property

The Fort Myers City Council put off the sale of the property slated for a new Farmer Joe's Market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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