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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 4, 2025
Naples apartment complex sells to New York investor

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Dealership buys Naples property, moving to Pine Ridge RoadFifth Third Bank planning third Cape Coral branchLand & Sea invests in Tamiami buildingSivertsen Commercial Real Estate developing plans for Tamiami parcelLion's Gate Development announces The ProsceniumWashington Crossing to start in '08 Simply Self Storage acquires Osprey self-storage sitePinellas EDC pitching Toytown to developersKorman Residential Properties buys River Chase for $69 millionWoolbright Development buys Bloomingdale PlazaThe Rosen Group invests in Tampa BJ's

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 25, 2022
Trio of projects set to transform a portion of downtown Sarasota

The flurry of activity from three major downtown-area projects in the fast-growing, art-infused city is too much for some but just right for others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 25, 2014
Pie High

Erin Mullins never took a fancy marketing class. But she serves up some hearty lessons in how to sell the same product to diverse audiences in different locations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2004
The McDonald's of Home Services (Tampa edition)

Forget the plumber jokes. VenVest sees heating, air conditioning, plumbing and electrical services as a huge market ready for standardization and consolidation.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Marquee's Maker

As construction starts on the Marquee en Ville, Sam Hamad turns his attention to Sarasota's Main Street and a new 15-story condominium building.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
The Magic Touch

The Forbes Co. uses a four-legged stool to develop centers that get shoppers to stay longer and spend more.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2004
High Time for Coast

A small Bradenton bank picks itself up off the floor while Bank of America also gains local market share.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • June 11, 2010
Buck Passed

Property insurance reform became the next governor's problem when Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed Senate Bill 2044 on the first day of what's predicted to be a more active hurricane season.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2007
Uncorking a Market

Tampa-based Cork & Olive is expanding throughout the Gulf Coast through franchises and plans to go national.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2006
Love At First Bite

Business is sweet for chocalatier Norman Love. Godiva just can't get enough. Love's tasty treats have created a business dilemma - stay small or, as he says, become 'a monster company.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 27, 2010
SB 360 ruled unconstitutional

Judge Charles Francis said the bill represented an unfunded mandate.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 28, 2021
Beware of the hidden, insidious tax: inflation

Food prices are rising 8% to 10% a month for restaurants. Don’t blame the suppliers. Blame the Washington looters for printing too much money.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

North Port hospital planned at North Sumter, I-75First Florida Bank building Charlotte branchSaunders acquires Strom & StromGemesis Corp. weighs expansion alternativesAM Engineering moves to trade centerWelsh buys land for retail projecTBoynton Beach firmbuys Westgate buildingSanibel physician buys Sunset buildingSalamander acquires Westin InnisbrookHIT Promotional expands to 118th AvenueLargo investor buys Ashley Oaks

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 31, 2006
Hello, Florida

With 35% market share in Southeast Michigan, a century-old land development firm follows its national clients to Florida, where demand exceeds capacity. The firm expects to hit $100 million next year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2008
From the gut

Michelle Nelson built a $2 million-plus technology business mostly on her leadership instincts. One big lesson for other entrepreneurs: Never go against your intuition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 14, 2012
Earning It

Earnings at banks headquartered on the Gulf Coast improved dramatically this year. Borrowers should benefit.

  • Finance
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 19, 2021
Take the Field

Potential Tropicana Field site redevelopers outline what they contend gives their proposal an advantage over the competition.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2016
Fuel for growth

The assembly line at Air Products is far from standard factory operations. Turning that ingenuity into a robust workforce is a constant challenge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Every Property Scrutinized

Given the litigious climate of the day, every site considered for expansion must undergo rigorous inspections.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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