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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 31, 2020
Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is expected to make "a real statement" with Tampa condos

Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton will put its name on a new Related Group condominium development in Tampa, a potent signal of the city’s growing status

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 9, 2020
A Zig to the Zag

Aparium Hotel Group debuts Hotal Haya in Ybor City as COVID-19 decimates much of the hospitality industry nationwide.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 23, 2018
Secure foundation: Safety firm builds on founder's military, tech background

Robert Hessel, founder and CEO of Source 1 Solutions, shares his insights about what has catapulted the Clearwater, Florida-based security company to big success in just seven years.

  • Strategies
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 23, 2018
Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler is a triple threat in Polk County

Thanks to the individual strengths of its three principals, Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Ralston Dantzler has grown into one of Polk County's most respected commercial real estate brokerage firms.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By None |
  • March 15, 2019
Stantec designs with community in mind

Design and engineering firm Stantec is using its vast global resources to build projects and communities throughout the Gulf Coast and help clients succeed.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 17, 2017
New beginning

Former Lakewood Ranch and Babcock Ranch executive is creating a new niche at Ian Black Real Estate in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 15, 2025
Sarasota water bottling startup looks to grab market share

WellHouse has successfully gotten past some initial challenges — sourcing, partnerships, licensing, to name a few. Now the founder looks to scale the startup.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 11, 2008
Cancer detection breakthrough

GeoPharma is hoping a new ovarian cancer detection device will propel its growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
A Gradual Success

By regularly changing their approach, Lori and Juan Davis are growing their clothing company, even as the U.S. apparel industry shrinks. The business is building a new facility to expand capacity.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 30, 2010
Kick the Glass

The recession is a daily do or die battle for many Gulf Coast business owners. That's just fine for entrepreneur Steve Schwartz, who actually used to fight for a living.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

California apartment owner buys Twelve Oaks PlazaBank subsidiary buys SteeplechaseSarasota entrepreneur buys Stickney Point centerBuskirk, Summers & Gravely plan Synovus branch Barron Collier buys 4,200-acre SerenoaSand Castles Group expects headquarters start next year Land Solutions, Development Solutions buying new HQPhiladelphia real estate fund acquires five North Reo buildingsInvestment group buys, repositions Buccaneer PlazaPulte Homes breaks ground for largest new community

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Burton-Katzman plans large flex buildingPelican Bay cleaning up Banana River MarinaContruction begins on Olympia ParkKing Brands buys Harvest Pak warehouseTuscano CDD buys land for water systemVengroff buys Bertel ManorSimona Jewelry buys St. Armands storeHonolulu businessman buys Seven OaksAllPro Printing, Direct Mail buys third buildingNew owner buys Temple Terrace Sleep Inn

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 26, 2005
A Good Trade-in

Clearwater entrepreneur Peter Vosotas used to sell business software. That was before he saw the real money was in sub-prime automobile finance.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2019
Small yet mighty: Two community banks outperforming many of their peers

Leaders at Sanibel Captiva Community Bank and First Citrus Bank discuss the strategies that have allowed them to not only survive, but thrive, in a post-recession era of industry consolidation.

  • Finance
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

John Hicks Co. buys Venetian at Capri IslesPaving company buys Palmetto CoxTarmac buysindustrial landPorterfield family buys Pewett CenterGeorgia developer builds Slater Road CVSPrudential Realty, CLW buy Thompson centerClearwater landlord buys Gateway ApartmentsInland Real Estate buys Citizens Insurance officeGraybar Electric buys existing warehouse building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 6, 2012
12 Bold Predictions for 2012

Our writers offer a dozen bold predictions about the Gulf Coast economy for 2012.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Developers Diversified Realty Trust buys Inland RetailDavis Marcus Partners acquires two Naples office buildingsMiami developer buys land for apartments or condosKite Realty buys lot in Shops at Eagle CreekING Clarion buys Town Place, plans improvementsTennessee group acquires shopping centerFedex acquires Tampa terminal as part of company purchaseRegency Centers, Macquarie buy Merchants CrossingUniversity Parkway Friendly's sold to new ownershipNew flex parks planned for Creekwood, LenaEmpire Equity buys Shadowood, others from Equity Residential

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Shaw Development moves to Lee CountyBrauvin Real Estate buys Lehigh dialysis centerdurpos Buyhomebuilder's officeBoston, Sarasota investors buy Waldemere PlazaCalifornia company, othersbuy Manatee Town CenterSarasota investors buy, lease Center CourtPrudential, CLW buy Tampa buildingsHallandale investor buys Skipper PalmsAtria Senior Living buys Baypoint Village

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
Coffee Talk

D'Alessandro deal may spell new opportunitiesMorgan Stanley still raising money for Babcock RanchFounder of SKY Sotheby's to depart?Ideal time to pick up speedAir conditioning business keeps on humming Pasco invites you to the 'Land of Opportunity'Group takes startup capital to the bank Bank bug takes a bite out of Charlotte County Condo project finds an elusive gem: BuyersNew Radiation Therapy COO quits after five monthsFast Lane Clothing Co. profiled in this week's Review is a finalist for the Tampa Chamber of Commerce's 2006 Small Business of the Year award.HSN's huggable hanger sells 100 million unitsChico's is 'heard on the street'The CEO of Pinellas County-based startup ForeclosuresDaily.com will serve hamburgers Aug. 12 to the firm's customers.Business investment grows, sales tax figures show

  • News
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Vermont hoteliers buy Riviera Beach ResortCommunity Bank of Manatee buys Manatee Avenue bankMaryland businessmen plan estate developmentConstruction kicks off for Tech HouseDevelopers prepping for Foundation Park

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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