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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Grocer likely coming to downtown Sarasota development

One Main Plaza aims to bring grocer and new energy to one portion of downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 30, 2019
Blue heaven: Hotel changes look but keeps what works

Treasure Island’s Bilmar Beach Resort has overcome many obstacles over 50 years. Consistency, with a side of surprise-and-delight, keys the sustainability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 17, 2019
Dori Marlin, 39

Founder, Marlin Media & Consulting

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 6, 2018
Paradise gained: Ad agency thriving under new owners

Replacing a star, especially in an ownership role, isn't for the weak-minded. A globetrotting power couple gives it a go, with strong results so far.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 10, 2017
Taking shape

Massive Gulf Coast real estate developments are gelling thanks to population growth and demographic shifts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 21, 2017
Course Change

The Lutgert Cos. largely pioneered high-rise residential development in Naples. Today its growth stems largely from other sources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 7, 2017
Profile: Enn Luthringer

Partner, CRE Consultants | Fort Myers

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 27, 2016
Front and center

The race for the best, hippest and most funky-cool office space in the region has a possible winner in a global hospitality company. Rock walls and swings are just the beginning.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
Corporate Report

Draken International hired to teach Marine pilots; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; Schifino Lee updates look of dietary supplement line; C1 Bank chief operating officer elected bank association chairwoman; Illinois corrections department using Tribridge software; Heritage Insurance opens Sunrise office; TECO Energy finds new suitor for TECO Coal subsidiary; Enviro-Serv's X-Terminate wins St. Pete bee, wasp bid; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations; Express Scripts exec becomes president at Health Insurance Innovations

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 31, 2024
Sarasota inks arts center design pact with architect Renzo Piano

After some discord between government funding entities, the vision for Sarasota's new performing arts center on the bayfront moves into its next phase: design.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2024
Sarasota restaurant space on the market for $2.2 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Chilean manufacturer buys land to build a $25 million plant in Lee County, a bank branch sells in Tampa, and a developer lists the Sarasota shopping center it opened last year.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 5, 2024
High-end mattress maker chooses Naples for first out-of-state showroom

Dedication to a "quality over quantity" mindset, says the co-owner, motivates Michigan-based Harbor Springs Mattress Company in its new Naples endeavor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2025
Naples Hyundai to undergo multimillion-dollar renovation

The Zellers family has owned Tamiami Hyundai for 17 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2025
GE to invest $5M in Clearwater plant, create 75 jobs

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Naples shopping center begins to fill out, a South Tampa affordable housing community opens, and a Palmetto retail center is sold.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 11, 2025
First Watch passes $1 billion in revenue

After reporting a revenue record for 2024, the daytime dining company aims for more growth in 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 18, 2025
Nonprofit land conservation group spreads word of name change

Big Waters Land Trust underwent a rebranding to better align its mission with its identity.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 22, 2023
Mississippi investor pays $14.5M for Tampa vacant lot

In the week's top commercial real estate news, construction starts in Cape Coral, apartments sold in Sarasota, and work on Pasco project reaches a milestone.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 25, 2024
Former GE executive, son open $4M restaurant in Sarasota

New restaurant owners Dan Henson and Dan Henson Jr. have no direct hospitality experience. At Arts & Central in Sarasota, they plan to make up for that with passion and a heightened sense of purpose.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 8, 2024
NY concert promoter, exec brings exclusive private gig club to Sarasota

Barry Weisblatt is using his decades of music business exocrine to jumpstart a new business idea: a private concert club.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 25, 2023
St. Petersburg’s public parks system ranks among nation's top 20

The Sunshine City has the 15th best ParkScore rating, according to the Trust for Public Land.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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