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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2006
Coffee Talk

Keep your eye the CPI: Here's a little trade secret that commercial real estate landlords shared with Coffee Talk recently: Watch the Consumer Price Index (CPI).January real estate bump: After three depressing months in residential real estate, at least one company is seeing an uptick from January.Boat slips are going condo: Owners of marinas that rent boat slips are converting to "condos," selling the slips in the same way developers resell apartments as residential condos.The results are in...: A group of business and political leaders in Hillsborough County has released the results of a recent poll taken to gauge support for putting a referendum on the November ballot that would create an elected county mayor.You never call me anymore: And that's not just your mother saying that. A new survey released by the Menlo Park, Calif.-based staff service company OfficeTeam shows a dramatic decline in the amount of time executives spend on the phone talking to colleagues.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 4, 2015
Ultimate convenience

Walgreens will go head-to-head with convenience stores when its Rite Aid deal goes through, furthering a trend.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 28, 2017
Biz Kids

More than a dozen middle school and high school students recently pitched their original business plans and ideas to panels of investors. Validation — and cash — was on the line.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Reaching the World

The Clearwater-based technology distributor Tech Data wants to expand into new markets around the world and handle more products, such as consumer electronics.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 28, 2021
Air force: Private aviation firm soars ahead with big investment

Private aviation firm Sheltair plans to invest $26 million to upgrade its facilities at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
Affordable housing comes with strings

Developer asks city of Sarasota to partially fund affordable housing units. At the top end, he is asking for $250,000 in tax increment financing for each unit to be built.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Corporate Report: August 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2004
Four-day Trader

A local entrepreneur says his software spots trends in 43 financial markets up to four days out, with at least 70% accuracy. And heis got the sales to prove it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2015
Verizon sells local operations to Frontier

Total deal, covering three states, is worth $10.5 billion, and includes FiOS.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Memorial Day tourism number point to solid bounce back for industry

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater reports vacancy and room rates up during the holiday weekend

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2021
Gated community soars in sales for 2021, with already $100 million in volume

Lakewood Ranch community The Lake Club expands with sales as buyers are attracted to its lifestyle offerings and amenities.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2020
Conference reels in high-level group of speakers

This is the second annual NaplesNext, an ideas festival.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2026
Dry cleaner chain with 28 locations in region sold

Sun Country Cleaners, with locations across Tampa Bay, had been owned by two sisters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2017
Builder entices buyers with pool and $20K

Medallion Home's latest community is off Proctor Road in Sarasota

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 16, 2022
Still reeling from death of star dolphin, aquarium welcomes new CEO to inspire support

With an $80 million makeover and a new top executive, Clearwater Marine Aquarium aims to get people flipping out again over experience-based tourism.

  • Leadership
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

Cabinetmaker struggles to be busy: In a market full of ominous signs, here's one that screams out as especially gloomyRue Education pursues nursing solutions: There is a problem getting enough registered nurses on the Gulf Coast and throughout the country.The Vineyards: Naples no-drop zone: You'll have to forgive prospective homebuyers for feeling shy about signing a contract to buy a new house in Naples these daysThousands of homes, still an optimist: When more than 50 employees of Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities gathered recently to celebrate the company's 7,000th home, they got more than a party.Cape Coral spotlight: Harmful or helpful?: Does an article in The Wall Street Journal generate home sales, even if the tone is negative?A glimpse inside Wal-Mart purchasing: It is rare that a small business owner, a vendor or supplier, can gain access to officials from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Centex bucks trend, selling new houses: Despite the slowdown in the residential market, Centex Homes sold 77 new houses in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities.Women unitein commercial real estate: Women long ago smashed the glass ceiling in residential real estate, but men still dominate Southwest Florida's commercial real estate industry.Entrepreneur mom sells cloth diapers: Amy Carr's daughter Emily couldn't wear disposable diapers beca

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 10, 2012
Boots Up

Finding a client base for a niche product can be an entrepreneur's greatest challenge. One Gulf Coast business hopes it has stepped in the right direction.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 30, 2024
Tampa apartment giant buys two Brandon complexes totaling 455 units

American Landmark Apartments has bought two apartment communities across from each other and will combine them.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 30, 2018
Shoppes at Sarasota Row owner selling complex

Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co., the owner since 2014 of the Whole Foods Market-anchored Shoppes at Sarasota Row, is planning to sell the fully leased complex as part of a shift in corporate strategy

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 27, 2023
70-year-old Clearwater High School gets a $59 million face-lift

Clearwater High School in Pinellas County has recently finished undergoing a massive reconstruction that included the demolition of 17 existing buildings, mostly while class was in session.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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