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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 4, 2004
Pillage or Progress?

The ongoing feud between the Bradenton Beach City Commission and local developers has reached a newfound shrillness. At stake in this battle, between the Hatfields and McCoys, is the future of development on the island.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 26, 2024
Oregon coffee shop chain opening in Fort Myers, expanding in SWFL

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Tampa REIT keeps growing, a Lakewood Ranch dentist office sells, and luxury and affordable projects share the spotlight.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2008
Coffee Talk

+ Awards are nice,sales are nicerTop 10 lists aren't what always what they appear.+ Rooney buysKraft ConstructionWhen Kraft Construction Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Fred Pezeshkan hinted to the Review about a joint venture a few weeks ago, turns out the deal was a little more than that.+ CNL makesanother big buyCNL Commercial Real Estate, which bought Two Harbour Place, a 12-story office building on Harbour Island in downtown Tampa in January, said it was bullish on Tampa Bay.+ Money in motiongains speedHere's another sign of life in the residential real estate industry. It's what mortgage broker and real estate investor Jeff Tumbarello calls "money in motion."+ What brain drain?Seeking to turn the tideA trio of Sarasota-area business have dropped a plug into the so-called brain drain of college students and young professionals leaving the Sunshine State for supposedly sunnier opportunities elsewhere.+ Naples visitorcount rises in JuneThe number of visitors staying at hotels in the Naples area rose 3.5% to 110,700 in June compared with the same month last year, according to research by Research Data Services for the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention and Visitors Bureau.+ Mountain man holdsmountainous optimismDoug Dieck is president of the Tampa office for development company Ryan Southeast, which designs and builds commercial buildings.+ ClarificationThe const

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2025
Fate of Fort Myers Beach flood insurance rating and discount still unknown

FEMA will remove the barrier island’s probation in November, saving residents $50, but a much bigger 25% flood insurance discount is still lost.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 1, 2026
$300K Bradenton EDC contract up for vote in Manatee

Manatee commissioners will decide April 7 whether to execute a new contract with the EDC.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 10, 2024
Former Manatee County administrator charged with three felonies

The State Attorney's Office will pursue three third-degree felony charges against Scott Hopes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2015
Ritz-Carlton developer proposes $200 million complex

Developer Kevin Daves says the Cassia Cay project represents a “logical” progression for Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Fifth Third is fourth...: ...In terms of deposits among banks doing business in Michigan, and local bank analyst Richard X. Bove says that's bound to catch up with Fifth Third Bancorp.Rock on: Speaking of cultural creatives, the Tampa Bay Technology Forum is tuning up for its fourth annual Tampa Bay Tech Jam.This ain't L.A.: Creative Tampa Bay, a 2-year-old group promoting tolerance as a means to grow the local economy, has gotten another reminder that it has a lot of work to do.It's who you know: Relationships go a long way in the banking and real estate industries, and JMC Communities, one of the Tampa Bay area's top buildings of luxury condominiums, proves that's true.Paris for president: It looks like Clinton Paris did such a good job as president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association this past year he was re-elected to second term.Rolex goes after counterfeiters: Rolex Watch USA Inc. has sued two Pinellas County residents, accusing them of selling fake Rolex watches on the Internet.Less farmland: Agricultural acreage in Hillsborough County has dwindled in the past decade, but farming still creates 20,122 jobs locally and annual sales of $667 million, officials say.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 24, 2023
Historic Fort Myers Beach property sells to developer for $52 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, doctors buy a car dealership, a top realtor is moving, and more apartments are coming.

  • Florida
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 27, 2025
Developer begins branding Sarasota luxury condo project on site of Hyatt

Kolter Urban releases details for the Hyatt redevelopment project to include 117 luxury condos and the Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel. An appeal of a Planning Board adjustment remains pending.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2010
Go Global

The recession that forced real estate developers to find a new way has a devotee in Allen Heise.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2011
Soup's On

A prominent local restaurant is altering its image, including a new name. The owners now hope to capture more market share.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2016
Centauri move highlights space shortage

While Centauri Specialty Insurance Holdings Inc.'s plan to develop a new three-story headquarters in Lakewood Ranch later this year highlights the company's rapid growth, it also underscores the dearth of Class A office space throughout the Gulf Coast.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 7, 2024
Holiday Inn on Lido undergoing major facelift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open in Sarasota this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 3, 2023
FPL spends $70 million on land in Myakka City and Immokalee

Florida Power & Light bought 7,000 acres along the Gulf Coast as it pours more than $30 billion into its statewide solar program.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 8, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Apr. 22

Regional business news at a glance.

  • News
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 24, 2017
Corporate report

Westshore Alliance elects new leaders; Credit union starts construction on expansion project; Beasley sells six stations in Tarheel State

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 13, 2024
Sarasota mall redevelopment, including 848 apartments, inches forward

The city's planning board granted an approval that marks one step toward revitalizing the former Southgate Mall site.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2022
Sarasota developer appeals rejection of plan to demolish downtown Mira Mar building

Seward Development will ask Sarasota City Commission to reverse June decision to reject demolition permit.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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