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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: University Groves starts infrastructure constructionWalker-Whitney plans8-unit condo on RinglingLocal Sonics franchiser plans five new drive-insSarasota Coastal Credit Union plans new North Port branch

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 10, 2009
Going Bare

Faced with falling revenues or unemployment, more property owners view slashing insurance costs as a natural strategy for financial survival. The high cost of force-placed insurance is seen as a sign of the regulatory issues plaguing Florida property insurance.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 26, 2023
Canceled flight? Restaurant will ease the pain with a free flight — of margaritas

The canceled flight has to be between July 1-8.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 20, 2023
Bonita Springs office building sells for $14.3 million

The three-story building at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
City, county offices close as evacuations are issued

Evacuation Zone A has been issued for Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 10, 2023
Realty giant's new Southeast president has Sarasota ties

Coldwell Banker announced Duff Rubin as the newest Southeast president.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2022
Credit union promotes from within for assistant vice president role

Lisa Cathey began her GTE Financial career in 2012 as a teller.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2022
Tampa Bay rooftop bars to donate 50% of sales to hurricane relief efforts

On Thursday, four hotels will hold "Raising the Roof" fundraiser events.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2009
Tampa Bay sees improvement

The Tampa Bay area had something to smile about recently when the Tampa Bay Partnership revealed its quarterly economic scorecard.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2009
New technology for Lee County tourism

The travel industry was one of the first to be rocked by the recession. So companies that specialize in lowering the cost of vacation packages have grown in demand.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
St. Pete business owners buy apartments

CPN Holdings LLC, a purchase entity headed by the Nguyen family of St. Petersburg, purchased the 40-unit The Ambassador apartment complex on 50th Avenue east of Seventh Street for $1.37 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2009
Creative Loafing downsizes

It's no secret that newspapers have been hemorrhaging newsroom talent to stay afloat. The market is flooded with veteran reporters and editors who took early buyout packages, or were simply let go, and are now looking for work.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2010
Lee County to build LeeTran facility

Lee County purchased 23.9 acres near the Southwest Florida Regional Medical Center for $7.8 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
OSI loss sets back 2010 profits

A $7.7 million third-quarter loss cuts year-to-date net income in half.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
Water agency buys land for basin field station

The South Florida Water Management District purchased 5.01 acres in City Gate Commerce Center for $2.1 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2010
October property sales slow

Existing home sales fell 22% in volume over the year. Condo sales fell 5%.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2011
Pennsylvania group buys Marina

An investment group managed by Thomas Kretchik of Wyoming, Pa. purchased the Weeks Fish Camp Marina for $2.15 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2010
TV studio in Lakewood Ranch

Officials say an unnamed production business could create 117 jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2010
Gulf Coast banks are buyers, too

Out-of-state banks aren't the only ones in the bidding for failed Gulf Coast banks, recently released FDIC bid summaries show.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
CEO is on stage as Magnolia for a night

Shawna Vercher was in front of a different kind of spotlight June 4, taking on an acting role made famous by Julia Roberts.

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