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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2012
North Port EDC seeks investors

The organization will begin a campaign to ask for more funding and involvement July 9.

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  • April 17, 2015
Bee Ridge strip center sells to investor for $1.05M

James Elmore of Bradenton purchased a 10,440-square-foot unnamed strip center for $1.05 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 8, 2020
For boat dealer, it's all aboard — virtually

The COVID-19 crisis has been a setback for boat and yacht dealers like MarineMax that rely on boat shows for sales, but the company has been quick to adapt.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 2, 2017
New Pier to have $79M impact

St. Petersburg's new Pier project and its amenities are expected to generate $79.5 million in new dining, retail and hotel sales after the city attraction opens late in 2018, according to a new study.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2013
Private companies in 'pretty good shape'

Privately held companies nationwide are in a schizophrenic mood, according to the latest survey from financial data firm Sageworks.

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  • April 13, 2010
Coastal Chemical adds private label

A Sarasota business is following up a recent appearance on the cover of the Business Review with a new product line.

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  • June 9, 2011
Towers of Channelside sold out

A new marketing team sold 137 homes, bringing in more than $45 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 12, 2013
Equipment sales tax cut proposal advances

The bill is supported by many manufacturers and Gov. Rick Scott.

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  • February 26, 2024
Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

LM Funding has invested, and so far made, millions in mining for bitcoin. It has its sights set on much bigger dividends.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2015
Chatham Lodging Trust buys Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor

An affiliate of Palm Beach-based Chatham Lodging Trust purchased the 95-unit Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District for $14.88 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 25, 2009
GM, Tampa and corporate PR

The Tampa Bay market has a prominent place in General Motors' latest marketing strategy — a city-by-city, grassroots campaign to improve the company's tattered image.

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  • March 1, 2022
Homebuilder relocates to Waterside Place

M/I Homes is expected to open their new office this month.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 25, 2018
Ryan Vaught, 27

Ryan Vaught, 27, is an executive managing director for Colliers International and a member of the Business Observer 40 Under 40 Class of 2018.

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  • August 20, 2010
Corporate Report: Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

The latest news from Community Bank of Manatee, HSN, GeoPharma, and more.

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  • October 12, 2012
Builder sales surge in 2012

Neal Communities sold 62 homes in September, up 59% from 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • October 23, 2020
Area company hires sports card experts to lead grading service

Certified Sports Guaranty is hiring for positions in grading, receiving, verification, production and more.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota-Manatee area home prices rise 10%

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton market is up 2.3% month-over-month.

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  • April 16, 2018
Luxury real estate market surges

There were nearly 950 total residential real estate sales in Naples in the first quarter.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 14, 2020
Economic impact report 'bittersweet' for destination marketing agency leader

A new report issued by analysis firm Tourism Economics reveals that Hillsborough County, Florida’s tourism revenues grew by 67% over the past decade, led by the food and beverage sector, where sales rose $1.2 billion, or 28%.

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  • May 20, 2019
Builder opens latest residential community

On May 18, PulteGroup’s west Florida division held a grand opening of K-Bar Ranch, the Atlanta-based homebuilder’s latest Tampa Bay area community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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