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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2010
WEDNESDAY'S CUP: Who's who in the 'Stimulus' book?

One of this summer's biggest guessing games will undoubtedly be who's included in “Our Stimulus Package,” a new book by Julia Silva and Kirsten Becker.

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  • May 3, 2010
Company non-local, company non grata

In St. Petersburg, the city's purchasing department might need to re-read its own mission statement. And throw in city ordinances, too.

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  • April 30, 2010
Calendar of Events

A summary of business-related events taking place around the Gulf Coast.

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  • April 5, 2010
Preview: Sink's business plan

The latest opinion piece from Editor Matt Walsh takes on Alex Sink's proposal for Florida business.

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  • May 7, 2013
Hertz to move headquarters to Estero

Lee County will give Hertz $4 million in incentives to move and create 700 jobs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2011
TJM Properties buys Lodge at Mainlands

Clearwater-based TJM Properties purchased the 157-unit The Lodge at Mainlands assisted-living and memory-care facility for $3.55 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
W.P. Carey affiliate buys three self-storage facilities

The price equated to $111 per square foot or $11,111 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 28, 2013
Start it up

Rance Crain is a legendary figure in the world of independently owned business publications — hence the standing ovation he received during a meeting of his industry peers in June.

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  • March 12, 2013
County addresses responsiveness issues

The implication that Sarasota County officials were slow to handle what a developer considered a simple land planning issue was touched on in the Business Observer's recent issue.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2011
Mise en Place: Dining with Tampa's finest

Maryann Ferenc and Marty Blitz have owned the establishment for 25 years. Blitz also serves as the head chef.

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  • October 18, 2010
Audit says state agency 'lost control'

The state's Department of Management Services is under the gun following an audit claiming the agency's lack of oversight and meddling by judges led to excess spending.

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  • May 27, 2011
Sarasota real estate investor wants more

Prominent Sarasota real estate investor and developer Henry Rodriguez wisely began to sell off the bulk of his holdings in 2005 and 2006. Now he wants to get back into the market.

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  • August 27, 2013
Officials earn high scores

The Florida Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Distinguished Advocates list, elected officials whom it says champion a pro-business agenda in Tallahassee, leans toward the Gulf Coast.

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  • April 15, 2011
PIP bill gains traction

Senate Banking and Insurance committee moves PIP fraud bill forward.

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  • November 16, 2012
Goodwill Industries Southwest Florida buys new headquarters

The price equated to $16 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 14, 2012
Power Lunch: Trattoria Treat

Barbatella in Naples serves up a rustic Italian feel and quick service.

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  • July 13, 2012
Sarasota Association of Realtors to develop Cattlemen site

The Sarasota Association of Realtors and White Oak Development Ltd. have traded properties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Caveat venditor?

Suffolk University's James Angelini recently penned a letter to the Wall Street Journal encapsulating the demographic influences on the nation's housing demand.

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  • January 23, 2012
AirTran to abandon SRQ in 2012

The discount airline will discontinue service from Sarasota's airport in August.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 27, 2012
Fishing for Buyers

The housing crisis has forced Realtors to think of innovative uses for traditional properties. Selling a bait shop presents more challenges.

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