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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 21, 2022
Sarasota man behind $80M Ponzi scheme gets decades in prison

57-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud and money laundering sentenced to federal prison for “insidious scheme.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • September 24, 2013
Equipment: To buy, or lease?

Commercial equipment leasing is becoming the best financial option for businesses of all sizes.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Lasday: Turn Your Corporate Brand Inside Out

Initiate your corporate personality internally before you launch it to the entire world.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2018
The virtues of virtual reality

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Marxent has struck a deal with retail giant Macy’s that will see the firm’s virtual reality technology form the backbone of a new interactive way for shoppers to buy furniture.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2017
Area beachfront hotel wins chain's top award

The Best Western Plus Beach Resort on Fort Myers Beach is the only hotel in Florida to receive the award.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 25, 2024
Builder planning 255 homes pays $6.5M for 265 acres in Pasco

In the week's top commercial real estate news, another Fort Myers Beach property hits the market, a Polk County Chipotle is sold, and a Palmetto apartment community brings $55 million.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2012
Corporate Report: November 30

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 7, 2023
Sarasota grocer to open its 6th store

Detwiler’s Farm Market has signed a lease for 50,000 square feet of space in Benderson-owned Bradenton shopping center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2022
47-year-old Sarasota apartment complex sells for more than $260,000 per unit

A local investor has bought Parkside East and will give it “numerous updates and enhancements.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2018
Real estate website ranks top housing market to watch

A recent report highlights the North Port area as a housing market to watch.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2016
Computer bugs proliferate

Tampa can claim a No. 1 ranking that won't come up in a chamber of commerce press release: Most malware infection rates among the 150 largest cities in the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2017
Buying opportunity

Despite poor earnings, Chico's has 'favorable' valuation.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2024
Statewide firm buys Lakeland CRE brokerage

LQ Commercial has bought the Lakeland brokerage Retail Solutions Advisors for an undisclosed sum. Statewide firm buys Lakeland CRE brokerage

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 29, 2026
Nonprofit to buy building for Sarasota apprenticeship academy

Suncoast Apprenticeship Academy has launched a $7.8 million fundraising campaign as it plans to purchase and renovate property on Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2013
Realtor gets 26 years for mortgage fraud

A Tampa area Realtor and loan officer receives prison sentence for fraudulent acts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2012
Top Salespeople: The Helper

It's easier to buy from a friend than a stranger, so Jim Blevins will be sure you have a friend at the Naples Harley-Davidson dealership.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 14, 2020
NAIOP honors "Best of the Best" in Tampa

NAIOP Tampa Bay's 2019 "Best of the Best" awards recognized developers, investors and brokers throughout the region for accomplishments last year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Greg Ross-Munro, 35

CEO, Sourcetoad

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Mellisa Allen, 33

Head of Technology, Tervis

  • Class of 2014
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2016
Brunch lunch chain bites into Carolinas

First Watch plans to open a dozen locations in North Carolina and South Carolina in the next five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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