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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 11, 2016
High (Rise) Hopes

The coming year could be a banner one for high-end high-rises in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 29, 2013
All in the family

Construction of multifamily housing continues to pick up in Southwest Florida. Are condo towers far behind?

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 23, 2025
Maryland buyer pays $72M for housing near Florida Gulf Coast University

In the week's top commercial real estate news, an insurance company takes more space in Tampa, a Fort Myers company plans to build homes, and a major Sarasota project gets a big loan.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 28, 2024
Disruptive apartment-like hospitality brand targets St. Pete

In the space between a hotel room and an apartment building lies a new brand: Mint House. Florida is a sizable growth opportunity, says its CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • September 11, 2024
Developer readies a rarity: A new Longboat Key commercial plaza

The project will provide over 14,000 square feet of commercial space among six spaces in a prime mid-Key location along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2026
SWFL community bank completes $4M new branch project

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank's new McGregor Boulevard branch is open for business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
The Cable Guy

Steve Dvoskin took a risky career leap when he came to Comcast. Now he's helping solidify the cable giant's spot in the pole position.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Grand Slam '07

Last year may be remembered as a historic year for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour both on and off the court.The most significant win was the battle for equal prize money for women at the French Open.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Urine Off cleans up

The dirty work of removing the stainand smell of urine is a key to onecompany's fortunes. It's a bright future.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

Recent changes for area movers and shakers are available free of charge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 5, 2009
Smooth Move

Many entrepreneurs are being forced out of their comfort zones to find a way out of the crushing economy. One is not pounding the pavement.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 31, 2009
COVER UPDATE: Think Big

A $10 million biotechnology firm is counting on an ambitious expansion plan to come to fruition in 2010.

  • Strategies
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  • By Bloomberg News |
  • July 20, 2010
Oil Spill May Cost 17,000 Jobs

BP Plc's oil spill may cost the U.S. Gulf Coast region 17,000 jobs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2013
Blue Rock Partners, Konover South buy two adjacent Brandon apartments

The price equated to $58,045 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2013
Building Wars

Anna Maria Island and Holmes Beach commissioners have blocked most new residential construction while they develop rules to prevent new large rental buildings.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 3, 2011
Big Fix

Owners of yachts more than 60 feet long now have to travel to Miami or Fort Lauderdale for maintenance. The Levi family hopes they'll change course for Fort Myers Beach.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 1, 2012
Taking Ownership

Lee & Associates opened its first Florida office in Fort Myers, providing opportunities for successful commercial real estate brokers to share in the profits and growth of the company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2021
Former board chair returns to charter school

Roberto Villanueva is one of three members to be added to the school's board. He previously served in 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2021
Community foundation appoints vice president of philanthropy

Jay Young brings more than 28 years of experience in business development and relationship management in the financial services industry to the foundation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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