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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 11, 2026
Construction leaders with nearly 50-year age gap are each other's best mentors

A pair of construction leaders at vastly different stages of their careers have a flourishing mentoring relationship at Suffolk's Southwest Florida office. The lessons go both ways.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Local investors buy Sanibel Islander's CenterChick-Fil-A companybuys land for restaurantSunshine Structures finishes work on Pine Jog ElementaryLandmark buys Lakeside North at CarrollwoodBelleair Development Groupbuys Port Richey Lone StarThree companies buy share inMidtown Professional Center1st Manatee Bank buys Cortez branchConnecticut investorbuys Venice warehouseAPAC-Southeastreceives resurfacing contractSarasota's Players Theatreuses grant for improvementsHolland Landscaping Service improving Honore Trail ParkContractor to start secondbuilding in commerce park

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 17, 2023
Downtown Sarasota luxury condo supply remains shy of demand

Although more than 700 units are planned or under development in Sarasota, the influx of buyers from across the country — many of them paying cash — outpaces development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 21, 2022
Elevator business CEO projects business boom

The home-based elevator business, despite a looming economic downturn, continues going up and up for one Southwest Florida company.

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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.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Economic Trifecta

People who know Roy McCraw say he's real good at working with others. He'll need to be, as he's a big part of several Florida economic development agencies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2007
'If not us, then who?'

A Gulf Coast nursing home is plowing ahead with a $23 million renovation project, despite being part of an industry that's a nasty combination of costly and unprofitable.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Market to Buyers

When real estate agent Michael Lissack couldn't find software to manage his Internet leads, he created his own.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2007
Evolving Care

Brandon-based Senior Care Group, a survivor in a turbulent industry, responds to an increasing need by seniors for a variety of housing

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
In the Family

The Bellini brothers began ConnectWise as an IT services firm, but now the company also sells its own software that manages IT work.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Mission: Possible

Brian Jones has gone two years without a paycheck to build his company, Adventure Training Concepts. But the retired U.S. Army Ranger hasn't given up and it's starting to pay off.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
From the Ground Up

Todd Gates arrived in Naples with just enough money to furnish his rental duplex. Now his Naples-based construction company is aiming for $1 billion in annual revenues.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
It takes a Team

To ensure success on his latest project, developer Kimball Woodbury is getting by with a lot of help from his friends. He'll spend $5 million on prep-work with the varied crew before he even closes on the property.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Triple Net Pays $55 Million for ApartmentsSun Vista affiliate acquires Gulfport's Bayfront VillasCoral Gables group buys Montecito apartmentsAtlantic American affiliate pays $22 million for rentalsMiami investors purchase Cypress Pointe apartments

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Texas developer plans Fort Myers condosWal-Mart to Build Third Supercenter in CollierLennar to build condos in Fort MyersUS Home buys condo tract at Heritage BayCondo-hotel plannedfor Inn at Pelican BayTampa group plans Fort Myers Beach condosPulte buys 44 acresin Fort MyersPrime Homebuilders plan town homes for Lee, Collier

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Condo-Conversion Kings

Miami Lakes-based Prestige Builders Partners, the largest condo converter of apartments statewide, puts a lot of stock in the Gulf Coast as it looks to expand nationwide.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Retire? Too Many Opportunities

Peninsula Bank CEO Simon Portnoy keeps a low profile on the Gulf Coast. But this experienced Gold Coast banker knows what he's doing. Keep your eye on Peninsula.

  • 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 Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Neal Communities buys Duke RanchEnterprise Associates buys Bradenton land for towersConnecticut company buys Main Street propertyLely Development buys RV ResortMorrison Homes buys lots in Fort MyersWestpoints plans homes in Naples

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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