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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
Westshore Hampton sells ... again

Dallas company looks at its first Florida property, buying hotel at hefty discount from its 2013 selling price.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Help wanted in Lee County

With the unemployment rate dropping, finding good people has become a chief concern among business owners.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 20, 2011
Inside Trainer

Marc Blumenthal took over Tampa-based Intelladon eight years ago to provide employee educational programs. His company has grown through the recession as clients place a priority on training.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 29, 2025
Upscale indoor golf, social club leases former Bonita Springs Big Lots

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a warehouse is up for grabs in Sarasota, a dental chain is looking for space in Tampa, and a resort is about to be renovated in Bonita Springs.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2011
Everett Realty buys Central Park, Terrance Pointe

Tampa-based Everett Realty Services purchased the 216-unit Central Park Apartments and the 240-unit Terrance Pointe Apartments for $12.9 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2013
Mall company hires its own bloggers

Why let other people control the conversation?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2015
Meet the village people

Florida's newest municipality is now in business.

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  • By Cheryl O'Neill |
  • June 20, 2014
Five competencies required for rapid business growth

The five things every business looking to grow needs to have.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2026
Hulk Hogan's beer brand looks to grow — while moving beyond iconic pitchman

Real American Beer is grappling with a core business problem: how to evolve beyond an iconic founder without alienating its ride-or-die demographic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 11, 2022
Layoffs hit third Pinellas County company in three weeks

A pharmaceutical manufacturer is laying off Largo employees after being sold to a South Carolina company

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2014
Buff times for real estate agent

Go naked or go home.

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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 Cheryl O'Neill |
  • August 25, 2014
Six things you can outsource to grow your business

You may think 'outsourcing' is a dirty word, but shifting these tasks so you can focus on what you do best can boost your firm's performance.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
Developer selling life

At first glance, the $12.4 million sale of 30-year-old apartments in Tampa's Carrollwood might not be the most attention-grabbing.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 17, 2024
Utah developer buys Manatee land, building 210 apartments

The Lotus Co. has bought 7.64 acres on University Parkway and plans to build a multifamily development on the property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2025
Publix to seek approval from St. Pete Beach to replace fire-damaged store

The Lakeland grocer wants to replace its 33,000-square-foot location with a 51,000-square-foot prototype store with ground floor parking for storm protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Fly Guys

The fishing business hooked two British-born anglers who sought to build a high-quality fly manufacturing company together. The opportunities are deep.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 6, 2016
Corporate report

Sarasota company expands national presence; Senior living executive adds new role; Superior Uniform grows through acquisition; Minnesota business adds jobs; Real estate firm appoints executive

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 16, 2019
Sarasota's L3 site to become distribution center under buyer's plan

Developer planning up to 800,000 square feet of industrial space

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 4, 2023
ESPN blasts empty stands at Tampa Bay Rays playoff games

The team, which plans to build a $1.3 billion stadium in St. Petersburg, drew fewer than 21,000 fans for each of its two playoff games, setting a more than 100-year low.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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