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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 26, 2016
Corporate report

Attorney goes solo, targets entrepreneurs; Tech company names new VP; Vacation rental agency hires general manager

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 30, 2016
MARKET SPOTLIGHT | Southwest Florida Retail Market

Southwest Florida's retail properties have rebounded considerably from the economic recession of the past decade, when vacancy rates overall topped 11.4%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2016
Firm hired to aid Herald-Tribune in HQ search

Newspaper has been in downtown building since 2005.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2016
Connecticut investor buys Corporate Oaks

A Connecticut investment firm has acquired the three-building Corporate Oaks complex in Tampa's Westshore district for $32 million, a further sign that buyers are locking into the city's office market amid a dearth of new construction and shrinking vacancies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 8, 2016
New pharmacy

Apothicare360 provides a view into the future of pharmacies, relying more on specialized services than dispensing common drugs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
A luxury fixer-upper

Pollack Shores Real Estate Group and a partner paid $64.5 million for a Tampa apartment community, with plans to spend even more.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Huldah Mathis, 32

Financial Adviser, Northwestern Mutual

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 25, 2015
Bark for more

Entrepreneurs Paula Savarese and Dawn Ward recently signed a deal to distribute their healthy dog treats nationally.

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  • By Anita Todd |
  • December 25, 2015
The next round

The beer continues to flow at Brew Hub, where production levels are projected to rise by at least 60%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2014
Corporate report

Port Tampa Bay president, CEO receives four-year contract extension; Triple Canopy Inc. expands, opens new Tampa office; Advanzeon Solutions signs deal with WLT Software; Hertz Corp. receives best car rental firm in three travel media awards

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2024
Cable giant invests $22M in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch projects

Cable giant Comcast has completed a three-year, $22 million infrastructure upgrade project in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 18, 2024
Prominent Naples philanthropist gives $5M to developmental disabilities nonprofit

The STARability Foundation in Naples, with a mission to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has received a $5 million donation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 17, 2025
Sarasota rug dealer returns to US 41 after hurricane repairs

Rugs As Art reopened on South Tamiami Trail after a stint at UTC following Hurricane Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
New dorm completes school's residential core

IMG Academy's dorm area in Bradenton also includes recreation complex with resort pool, lap pool, turf field, sand volleyball court and basketball court.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2025
Tervis, Publix and Tropicana make list of Florida’s most beloved homegrown brands

Ron Jon Surf Shop and Gatorade also make the Sunshine State top 5.

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 18, 2025
Sarasota city leaders approve tiny property sale — for less than $20K

The Sarasota City Commission approved the sale of a 650-square-foot pieced of unused city property that presented an obstacle to Plymouth Harbor's expansion plans on Coon Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 28, 2025
Cyber company to hire 100 in Sarasota over two years

With new investments, Tenex is establishing its world headquarters in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 27, 2026
Report: USF economic impact nears $10B

The University of South Florida generates a nearly $10 billion economic impact across Florida each year, with roughly $7 billion in the Tampa Bay region, a new study finds.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 6, 2026
Downtown Tampa trophy property has new owner, plans include $8M in upgrades

Partners Ally Capital Group and Banyan Street Capital have partnered together on downtown Tampa’s Rivergate Tower — the Beer Can building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pennsylvania REIT buys Seminole MallSembler creating new Park Street shopping centerTampa Community Health Center buys Rooms To GoSkipper Marina redeveloping Cape Coral marinaSamir Cabrera-led group plans three-story buildingTwo real estate agents buy Bruner Lane warehouseChicago investors buy mobile home parkKolter delays Grande Sarasotan, cites condo softnessProspectsPLUS! buys Lakewood Ranch headquarters

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