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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2023
After transitioning ownership, Tampa land dealer rolls on

With a rich history and grounded approach to doing deals, Eshenbaugh Land Co. continues to grow as it moves into the future with a foot firmly in the past.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2007
Save Our Homes ... again

Lee County Property Appraiser Ken Wilkinson, the father of the 'Save Our Homes' amendment, says he's in favor of a proposal to eliminate property taxes for homesteaded properties. But less radical reform is the more likely outcome, he concedes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 11, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Lined up for the theater: Everyone knew it would happen, but with the first building of the Promenade at Riverwalk condominium project under construction, real estate interest in downtown Bradenton is at a new high.Sell community banks: Punk Ziegel & Co. analyst Richard X. Bove is out with his latest take on the economy.The 'McClash' Judicial Center?: A little food for thought on the whole battle over building heights.Silence not golden: Gold Bank has hit the publicity jackpot, thanks to a customer and a primetime national television show.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
Room to Breathe

Fed loans may give Lehman Brothers the breathing room that Bear Stearns lacked.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: Bluewater Development buys large Riviera Dunes pieceInland Retail Real Estate buys Cortez PlazaSaunders commercial records more than $45 million in sales Community foundationbreaks ground on new building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2010
Laser Focused

A company made up of military veterans is determined to protect its battlefield brethren. Its technology is catching on.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 28 - Feb. 3

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 14, 2013
Happier returns

Banks on the Gulf Coast provided healthier returns for their owners as they controlled expenses while profits rose.

  • Finance
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • June 17, 2011
Shopaholics

An Orlando transportation company did its homework on the emerging Brazilian tourist market, which led to a partnership with Central Florida's largest mall. The deal is expected to add $25 million to the local economy.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2021
Market Spotlight: Tampa Bay Office/Industrial

Tampa Bay region set records in both office and industrial sectors in 2020 despite significant office headwinds generated by COVID-19.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 20, 2019
By tapping into potential of puzzling product, area company gains new clients, pursues more

Aaron Watkins is selling promotional BB puzzles through Carab Enterprises.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 18, 2019
'Mad Botter' takes 'MacGyver' approach to tech sales

By taking risks and being willing to adapt, an English major carves out a new future as a software entrepreneur.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 4, 2020
Mood for growth: Mental health startup ready for untapped market

Armed with a cutting-edge mental health treatment, Tampa-based NeuroSpa TMS believes it’s set to capitalize on a wave of demand about to crest. Getting the word out is a principal challenge.

  • Health Care
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 10, 2020
Travel marketing adapts during pandemic to keep close eye on mood of travelers

The coronavirus has made marketing travel and tourism a tricky business. Destinations and marketing agencies are having to rethink many strategies.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 18, 2023
Tampa-based education consulting firm hires former Hillsborough leader

A former Hillsborough County Public Schools superintendent will help Strategos Group on education consultancy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 27, 2023
Tampa bed tax collections rise 15%

June numbers show Hillsborough County could exceed $1 billion in taxable revenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 17, 2023
Tampa Bay soccer team names Sarasota attorney club president

Christina Unkel is also a business owner and a former soccer referee.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 27, 2023
Shuttered Sarasota landmark restaurant sold for nearly $3 million

Benderson Development plans to "reimagine" the property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 2, 2023
Aviation club names COO in preparation of another funding round

Paolo Ferreri was brought on as an interim for the role with the intent of it becoming permanent eventually.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 6, 2022
Virgin Atlantic lands in Tampa

Airline will begin daily service to London's Heathrow Airport from Tampa International Airport in November.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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