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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 24, 2010
Safety Net

Net lease properties may be the best option for property investors in the current market. One Gulf Coast firm now promotes them as a fourth leg in a solid portfolio.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Coastal Erosion?

Bradenton's Coast Bank finally made a profit last year. The CEO says a big incursion into Pinellas County won't jeopardize 2005 earnings.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2004
RBCis Push to Conquer Florida

The Royal Bank of Canadais U.S. banking unit didnit hesitate last year when Provident Financial Group Inc. bowed out of Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Katelyn Ferral |
  • January 18, 2024
Entrepreneur seizes opportunities to expand $2.6M flooring business

Andrea Couture has big plans for a unique flooring and concrete company she acquired three years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 5, 2020
Luxury Realtor experiences major successes despite pandemic

With luxury buyers seeking tangible assets during uncertain times, Sarasota Realtor Kim Ogilvie recently put $30 million in real estate under contract in 30 days.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2006
Hang on till '08

Housing economist Brad Hunter predicts two years before the housing market rebounds.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 14, 2010
No Harm Done

Despite a contentious final week made more distracting by the oil leak crisis, the Legislature passed a no-new-taxes budget and pro-business bills, but a doubled deficit projected for next year with all new state leadership poses bigger challenges ahead.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2020
Multiple national franchise brands plan Florida expansion

With the pandemic looming, several spirited franchise businesses — selling burgers, breakfasts and breaststrokes — set the groundwork for Florida-focused growth.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 28, 2010
Government Digest 1/29/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 23, 2009
Pay it Forward

A business made up partially of former federal investigators and operatives is sending out some recession lifelines. It's a risky, yet rewarding, strategy.

  • Strategies
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 22, 2026
Fort Myers land sold for future fire station

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a car dealer buys Fort Myers property, Lakeland grocers are changing names, and a global manufacturer expands in Manatee.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2014
Bend it Like Brazil

Brazil toppled England recently in a contest of stamina, determination and smarts — with big implications in Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Downtown platform that needs a candidateSave water, have a cold oneStudying really pays offBanker of the Year Nomination

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: June 4 - June 10

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • December 13, 2019
Homebuilder aims to disrupt industry with military-grade materials

Will being able to block 250 mph winds be enough for an optimistic startup to make headway in an established market?

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 8, 2022
Southwest Airlines brings residents of Tampa, Kansas, to Tampa for vacation

The all-expenses-paid trip included three nights at the Floridan Hotel and excursions to Busch Gardens, ZooTampa at Lowry Park and other local attractions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2020
Nominate someone for our 40 Under 40 issue

The Business Observer seeks nominations now for our annual issue that highlights impressive young professionals in the region.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 5, 2024
Hospital’s new ER in Manatee County treats record number of patients

The ER at Bayshore Gardens, a standalone emergency medical facility in south Bradenton, has been booming with patients in its first eight months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 6, 2021
Cigar company to develop hotel, restaurant at historic property

Tampa-based J.C. Newman’s restoration of Ybor City’s historic Sanchez y Haya hotel will feature a restaurant and cigar lounge.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 30, 2016
Insuring the future

The next generation is making an impact as family-owned Key Agency expands.

  • Strategies
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