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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2015
Gas prices fuel tourism

It's no surprise that Florida is a big beneficiary of lower oil prices. To the delight of the hospitality industry, Americans are driving to the Sunshine State in record numbers, filling hotel rooms, restaurants and attractions statewide.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2015
Low-priced home inventory dwindles

The median price of an existing single-family home in the Naples area rose 18% in September compared with the same month a year ago.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2015
Real estate agent charged in kickback scheme

Prosecutors say agent helped hide closing costs in condo sales contracts and lied to banks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 20, 2015
Track them down

The anxiety of a pending sale of a company turned into an advantage for an astute recruiter.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2015
Naples office park sells for $19M

A Massachusetts firm and the Barron Collier Cos. purchased the complex.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2015
Polk County: Phillips Edison Grocery REIT buys Lake Wales CVS Pharmacy building

The Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc. purchased an 11,200-square-foot drugstore for $3.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 25, 2025
Sarasota retail property across from SMH sells for $7M

The property on South Tamiami Trail was sold to a Cape Coral firm and is seen as primed for future redevelopment.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 16, 2024
Babcock Ranch developer sells St. Petersburg shopping center

The center was the last piece of a three-property portfolio that belonged to Kitson & Partners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 16, 2026
Former Clearwater Beach hotel site sells for $2 million

The half-acre piece of land sits on the Mandalay Channel and neighbors the CW Resort now under construction.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Landlord sues city of Sarasota in federal court The Donald in Sarasota?Coldwell Commercial restructuringY'all are old!What's ahead in Tallahassee: No new taxes

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2012
Corporate Report: October 26

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 1, 2019
Marathons, triathlons keep PR firm partner running

Holly Johnson started running decades ago. Now, many marathons and triathlons later, she still appreciates the confidence and stress relief it provides.

  • Executive Diversions
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 23, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Summerville Buys Park Place of VeniceAttorney Carlton buys Ranch buildingsAmSouth Bankpurchases Denny's buildingYUM Brands franchiser buys North Port landInvestment groupbuys Parrish landSarasota Industries buys Englewood land

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 29, 2019
New private club seeks to be hub for business leaders

Waterworks is a business and social club that combines new with old in Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 29, 2023
Report: Tampa Bay among worst large U.S. metro areas for commuters

Only New York, San Antonio and San Francisco scored lower in a study conducted by Hire A Helper, a moving company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2021
Child's play: Specialized treatment gains traction, leads to expansion

A growing demand for child play therapy services has prompted Dr. Brenna Hicks to open $1 million new facility in Pasco County, Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2019
NFL star's restaurant chain expands in region with multi-unit franchise deal

Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar, a Baton Rouge, La.-based sports bar and grill chain co-owned by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, has signed a new multi-unit development deal with Tampa franchisee Mike Lester.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
FedEx to deliver new Fort Myers facility

A Kansas City, Mo., developer bought Treeline Avenue land for a package-distribution center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 21, 2025
Hillsborough to upgrade buses with $32 million in federal funds

The federal funding allows the Hillsborough Transit Authority to replace 33 diesel-fueled buses with new, low-emissions vehicles.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 25, 2026
BayCare to open new urgent care in eastern Hillsborough

The health care system will open its first urgent care system in Plant City March 30, close to its new South Florida Baptist Hospital.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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