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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2004
University Corridor:Big Dream, Bigger Obstacles

Dear YPGers, Keep dreaming. And keep the chatter going. Something good will come of it. But this idea of creating an exciting university corridor between the Ringling School of Art & Design and the USF/New College campuses is a far-far-fetched dream

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2004
Wall Street Bound

What's behind the biggest bank merger in five years? For one, Bank One CEO Jamie Dimon will returnto New York take on his former mentor.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 30, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Sembler Co. develops S.R. 64 Eckerd storeWalters family buys Bradenton's Globe TrailersThree Najmy brothers buy Sand Pebble ApartmentsSunset Automotive Group buys Mitsubishi land, franchise

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Squeezing Argentina

Kenneth Dart, the former Sarasotan, is hoping to squeeze Argentina to pay him the full amount on its debt - even though he bought it at a discount.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Tech Industry Needs Dollars

Can state government provide Florida's technology entrepreneurs with anything more than tokensubsidies and good-luck wishes?

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: Deal of the week: North Port apartment complex plannedManufacturer acquires vacant industrial siteCalifornia investors buy retail site for $293 a square footTrenam Kemker agreesto new 11-year lease

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 3, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

Deal of the week: Econo Lodge converting to condominiums Rossiter's cruising forward with Bradenton dealershipThree investors buy Lime Tree ApartmentsFour partners building Palma Sola BayCasto Southeast, Zenith break ground on One Hundred

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2004
CONDO BUST: Nightmare or Fantasy

The high-end condominium market is either in big trouble or holding steady. It depends on whom you ask.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 9, 2010
Protection Niche

A Gulf Coast entrepreneur has turned his fear of an intrusive government into a successful business.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 15, 2010
Banking on Insurance

Consolidation in the banking sector because of the economic crisis is spreading to other financial services, including insurance brokerage. BB&T's acquisition of Oswald Trippe is the latest example.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Off the Couch

Larry Norris got out of the furniture business more than a decade ago, but he's confident there's opportunity today.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2023
Retailer reopens south Sarasota location 10 months after Ian

Bealls has had a presence in Venice for more than 60 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 10, 2023
Tampa medical device firm picks up $35 million investment

Tampa-based medical device company PainTEQ looks for minimally invasive solutions for lower back pain.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 14, 2019
Suffolk helping veterans be all they can be

With construction supervisory and trade positions among the hottest job markets for veterans, national contractor is actively recruiting workers who know how to take the hill ... and build something on it.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 10, 2022
Boating giant splashes into superyacht industry with $480M purchase

The acquisition for Global Yachting LLC is expected to close in 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Tampa water company begins search for new head of finance

Primo Water Corp. CFO Jay Wells plans to retire in April 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 21, 2022
Plant City Economic Development Corp. welcomes new CEO

Steve Morey, a veteran of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, has succeeded Jake Austin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 21, 2022
Chevy dealership head lauded by General Motors for 50 years of service

Under Lawrence Dimmitt III’s leadership, Clearwater-based Dimmitt Chevrolet won the brand’s Dealer of the Year award in 2015.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2022
Growing private aviation club lands second NCAA partnership

The newest partnership includes a seating section named after AeroVanti.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 5, 2022
Matchup set for Tampa college football playoff game

Wake Forest University will take on the University of Missouri in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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