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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 3, 2021
Technology firm to work with Texas based accelerator

Vendita Corporation has been accepted into NewChip accelerator program

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 7, 2021
New York developer pays $31.3 million for apartment complex

Boardwalk at Morris Bridge near the University of South Florida sold to NorthEnd Equity, owner of several local complexes

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2014
Found: Google says Sarasota is best in Florida

Search engine giant says businesses in the city embrace the web to create jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • May 13, 2025
Tampa coffee roaster lands west coast distribution deal

Tampa-based coffee brand Buddy Brew announced its first expansion to California.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 18, 2026
Sarasota developer sells Tampa area hotel for $32 million

A suburban Boston investment firm bought the property in Brandon, its fourth hotel in the state.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2021
Financial executive adds inventor to resume

Ken Kwiatkowski’s first invention stems from his individual frustration over a product. But getting to market has shown him the value of a team.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 14, 2025
Report: Rays reach $1.7B deal to sell to Jacksonville billionaire

The new ownership prefers the team move out of St. Petersburg to Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2021
Midwestern firms make Naples deals

Combined $31 million in investments buys flex buildings, business center office in Naples for $31.05 million

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 12, 2021
Popular tourist attraction stunned by death of beloved mascot

Winter the Dolphin, who resided at Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida, inspired two feature films and the rebranding of a beachfront hotel. She died Nov. 11 at age 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2019
Penny Hoarder leader says students need better money management skills

Kyle Taylor, the mastermind behind St. Petersburg, Florida-based The Penny Hoarder financial advice website, is backing a bill that, if passed, would require Florida high school students to complete a financial literacy course.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 24, 2018
Pair of Fort Myers, Estero apartments fetch $100 million in sales

A pair of Lee County apartment complexes trade for $100 million, a further sign that investor demand for multifamily rental projects in Fort Myers and Estero remain in demand

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2020
Biotech firm seizes opportunity to launch new product line

Tampa, Florida-based biotech firm SynDaver has grown its product line yet again with Axi, a line of 3D printers for both professionals and hobbyists.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 28, 2024
Clearwater Beach home, 43 waterfront acres listed for $37.5M

The waterfront home sits in a private enclave at the northernmost point of the beach, sharing a property line with Caladesi Island State Park

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2020
Telecom infrastructure company acquired by private equity firm

Clearwater-based telecom infrastructure company Knight Enterprises has been acquired by a New York private equity firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2014
AJS Realty and Harbour Insurance owner, partner buy Coconut Point shops

Naples-based AJS Realty Group Inc.; William Kastroll, principal of Harbour Insurance in Naples, and Joseph O'Malley of Naples purchased the 25,000-square-foot The Shoppes at Coconut Point in Bonita Springs for $2.25 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2015
TerraCap Investment firm buys Bradenton's Harbour Pointe

An investment firm of TerraCap Management LLC purchased the 234-unit Harbour Pointe of Bradenton Apartments for $21.12 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2011
Unemployment down to 10.3%

The state's jobless rate fell 0.3 percentage points over the month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2014
L'Oreal subsidiary coming to St. Pete

SalonCentric agreed to lease 52,533 square feet of office space in Cardinal Point at Gateway.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Miami Beach Investors Expand PortfolioGeorgia group purchases Pelican Sound apartmentsPage-Burkett group assembles beach propertyPartners refinance several Tampa Bay-area propertiesSarasota investor refinances Valrico mobile home park

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Unemployment down to 10.6%

The state's official jobless rate is now at its lowest level since August 2009.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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