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  • By Steven Benna |
  • October 2, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for Sept. 5-11 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A North Manatee County vacant land deal for nearly $22 million highlights the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 12, 2024
Bankrupt Clearwater marketing firm secures $122M in financing

The digital advertising firm has filed for bankruptcy protection and has agreed to be bought by its creditors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota gym leaving Mira Mar building for new downtown location

Jefferson Fit will open a new center in October across from Sprouts Farmers Market between Main Street and Fruitville Road.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 19, 2026
Sarasota fertility company closes $760K clinic acquisition deal

Family Beginning of Indiana is now part of Invo Fertility Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 24, 2023
Sarasota considers a new approach to workforce housing

A city commissioner suggests the city build and hold its own workforce housing developments. Staff is now working on a plan.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2007
The 'Fishingest' Hotel

How do you market a nine-room hotel that's off the beaten path? It helps to be nestled next to the world's most fishingest bridge.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
Silver Lining

Cloud computing is one of the hottest trends in technology. A Fort Myers entrepreneur is getting ready to take your business there.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 13, 2010
Filling a Need

Dan Stewart has made the transition over the last five years from solving sinkholes to helping charities with online fundraising. SendSavings has a first-year goal of $1 million and he has reason to believe it can be done.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 21, 2012
Magnificent Seven

The value of the largest construction projects on the Gulf Coast has dropped 30% since 2010. A small cluster of projects, however, all business expansions, gives some hope.

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 16, 2021
'Evolution of an icon'

A pair of Ritz-Carlton hotels in Naples are planning and implementing major capital improvements aimed at modernizing the resorts for today’s travelers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By John Haughey |
  • May 17, 2019
College president's success stems from dumping the ego

Kent Ingle relies on servant leadership, good listening skills to lead growth at Southeastern University in Lakeland.

  • Leadership
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 1, 2022
Sarasota entrepreneur jumps at new franchise opportunity

From rock star drummer to cancer survivor, Michael Tucci has seen (almost) it all. His latest challenge: finding the just-right space to open an indoor trampoline park in Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 20, 2025
$15M Naples project to provide office space, apartments for actors

Wynn's Downtown is taking shape after a creative land swap and a yearslong public-private partnership.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2023
Local, national star chefs to gather in Sarasota for book signing

Event organized by area restaurant-focused recruiting firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Finding Greener Pastures in 2010

It's safe to say Kitty Green drew the short straw. Green took over as president and chief executive officer of The Bonita Bay Group early this spring just as the residential real estate market was heading into a steep decline.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 7, 2006
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

California investors' group buys Wyndham WestshoreTampa partnership buys former Eckerd headquartersFormer ranch land slated for residential development

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Business Links

Former Kraft Foods executive David Kakkuri wants Florida Gulf Coast University to become a resource for Southwest Florida businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
In Search of Angels

Entrepreneur Pam Kauten is taking the helm of the Tampa Bay Technology Forum, and focusing on finding angel investors.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Road Show

Entrepreneur Joe Hassani sought a less expensive way to help retailers advertise. The answer: Training people to entertain motorists while spinning a client's sign.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
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