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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 10, 2020
Manager takes international trip by herself each year

Chelsea Gruber has traveled the globe, from Denmark to Thailand, seeking new experiences.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • October 26, 2018
Jason Bartz, 38

Vice president of development, NDC Asset Management and The Riverside Real Estate Co.

  • Class of 2018
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 1, 2019
Freezer space is catching fire

With new grocery chaIns, restaurants and other users in the market, refrigerated and freezer space is poised to gain momentum along the Gulf Coast as never before.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 18, 2014
Hot Communities

Institutional investors are paying top dollar for manufactured-home communities, lured by high occupancies and steady income. Even private equity firms are looking at the hot sector.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 9, 2024
$120 million hospital project to officially break ground in east Manatee

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Pinellas County shopping center sells for $7.5 million, a Sarasota condo project sees double and Lee County keeps fighting for discount.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 24, 2025
Roper Technologies to make $1.65 billion acquisition

A Sarasota-based software and technology company is buying a niche software provider.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 5, 2025
Tampa liquor store chain grows revenue 25%, store count 50%

Liquor Depot owner Trey Lawson keeps tabs on trends and tastes. He also has found a just-right recipe for turning social media posts into brick-and-mortar store foot traffic.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 13, 2025
Sarasota church sells property to charter school developer for $3.5M

In the week's top commercial real estate news a New York scent company's building is completed in Lakeland, a restaurant chain is expanding into Naples and developers, commissioners agree in Sarasota.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 11, 2025
Homegrown Lee County bank hits $1B asset milestone

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank becomes second bank in Lee County to surpass $1 billion.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 20, 2024
Home Depot in Clearwater sells for $23 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Bradenton apartment project gets $60 million in financing, a Tampa project gets $117 million, and a Naples project gets $1.3 million.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 26, 2025
Fort Myers concrete company pays $7 million for industrial site

In the week's top commercial real estate news, portfolio sale includes Lakeland property, dealership completes remodel in Naples and a shopping center sells in North Port.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 11, 2025
Michelin Guide's arrival in St. Pete-Clearwater brings foodies — and pressure

The highly sought-after Michelin Guide is expanding its presence in the region. It's a pressure-is-a-privilege moment for chefs and restaurateurs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 28, 2023
$11.15M condo sale sets Sarasota and Manatee record

The 6,000-square-foot residence overlooks Sarasota Bay in the Epoch building.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 6, 2023
Tampa RV retailer announces two new board members

Resignation of Erika Serow comes with appointment of two new Lazydays directors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Naples brokerage firm Premier Sotheby’s hires new CMO

Kathy Forrester steps into the role with several decades of experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2022
Prominent Fort Myers law firm names new chief operating officer

Henderson Franklin made several other made several other personnel announcements.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2022
Citrus company names new top financial officer

Perry Del Vecchio previously held financial management positions at Hertz, among other companies.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 17, 2022
Tampa company brings the noise to national auto parts show

HornBlasters Inc.’s train horns were installed on more than 100 custom cars and trucks at the annual gathering of the Specialty Equipment Market Association.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Fowler White attorney joins Healthy Start boardTampa attorney elected to Florida Bar committeeLaw firm renews lease at SunTrust CentreNew associates join Tampa's GrayRobinson

  • Law
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