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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • September 5, 2014
Why not to expand Medicaid

Nary a day goes by without some editorial writer haranguing Florida's governor and Republican-controlled Legislature for not taking federal tax dollars to expand Florida's Medicaid program.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2012
Some politicians quickly shift focus to 2014

The 2012 election was merely days ago, but for some local officials the 2014 election season has already begun.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 2, 2005
The Lessons of Plaza Verdi

None of the participants in the failed Plaza Verdi project in downtown Sarsota is assigning blame to anyone. But timing and a lack of communication played key roles in its demise.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2021
College announces new president selection

The Florida Board of Governors will vote on the appointment in June.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2021
Money grab for past due rent almost derailed sale of shuttered mall

As lawyers waited for final order approving the sale of the now-closed DeSoto Square Mall, the former owner's lawyer tried to collect back rent

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2019
100 N. Tampa tower coming to market

After nearly a dozen years of ownership, Prudential Real Estate is selling the 42-story 100 N. Tampa skyscraper in downtown Tampa, and has hired commercial brokerage HFF to makret it for what could be a record-setting $207 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 12, 2016
Priatek sale may spur upgrade

If a deal goes through and Feldman Equities LLC and Tower Realty Partners acquire the 28-story Priatek Plaza in downtown St. Petersburg, look for the pair to sink millions of dollars into improving the city's tallest building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 10, 2024
As one manufacturer opens $15M Pasco facility, another closes

A Colorado compound pharmacy opened in Pasco County spec space days after a Dade City bottler announced it was closing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Corvus, Lemon Development buys farm and garden siteJohn Cannon Homes starts new headquartersU-Store-It buys Metro Self StorageCucumber farmer buys more than 600 acres

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 15, 2023
$1M grant awarded for 71-unit complex for low-income seniors

The St. Petersburg Housing Authority will use the money to transform the former Ed White Hospital into affordable housing development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 4, 2021
Prominent health care leader finds his way to Sarasota

After a 13-month recruitment process, Dr. Ralph Tufano is finally here. A few months into the job, he's already changing lives.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 7, 2019
Bluerock buys DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota

Bluerock Real Estate of New York has spent $80.3 million to acquire the 180-unit DeSota apartments in downtown Sarasota at a record price per unit for the city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 17, 2017
New York developer plans Naples retail

Fifth Avenue South property comes together.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 30, 2023
Construction of ultra-luxury Tampa tower gets ceremonial kick-off Nov. 1

When the tower is complete in 2026, Tampa will join Hollywood, Chicago and New York as cities with Pendry-branded luxury hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2021
Airport Rescue and Firefighter Simulator

Complex broke ground earlier this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2012
More $200K homes forthcoming

Two national firms continue with Gulf Coast expansion plans.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2012
Sarasota Memorial Health Care plans Venice urgent care center

The price equated to $250 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 11, 2015
Hotel company to get signature training boost

A2Z Hospitality Management owns five hotels in Sarasota and Charlotte counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Chicago Group Pays $48 Million for 390 ApartmentsLeder Group-led partnership invests in Pinebrooke centerIndiana investors purchase Tarpons Springs apartmentsJMC Communities completesacquisition of Sandpearl landWest Palm Beach investor pays $6 million for 120 acres

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 9, 2023
Construction to start on site of former Carousel Beach Inn

In the week's top commercial real estate news, two flex spaces sell, a Tampa hotel sells for $47 million, and a retailer plans to close two local stores.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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