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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2015
Dealmaker reaches national stage

Sarasota native Andrew Greenwell was so amped to start a career in real estate that he launched a firm in 2002, when he was a Florida State sophomore.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 3, 2015
Letter to the editor

New code costs deserved in-depth look

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2015
An apprentice grows up

Long before Bill Rancic became a reality TV personality after he won the debut season of “The Apprentice” with Donald Trump, he was a young struggling entrepreneur.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 29, 2025
Naples residential property sells for record $225 million

The three continuous beachfront properties total 15 acres in prime Collier County neighborhood.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 19, 2025
Pasco mall to get upgrade and new tenants

The Shops at Wiregrass, which sold for $70.5 million two years ago, will be refreshed and see new retailers and eateries later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2025
Report: Build-to-rent homes in Florida up more than 300%

The state has seen a 304.7% increase in the number of single-family homes built as rentals in the past five years.

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 8, 2025
First Watch opens restaurant in 31st state

The East Manatee County-based daytime restaurant company now has more than 580 locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 1, 2024
Tampa International Airport CEO to step down

Joe Lopano, after a long run of success, will stay on until a successor is found.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 7, 2024
Global financial firm chooses Tampa for major expansion

PGIM, a Prudential Financial subsidiary with $1.2 trillion in investment management business, opened a new office in Midtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 14, 2023
Residential project 'sparked' by Gasworx to start construction

The 79-unit development is being built in a rapidly changing part of Tampa historically inhabited by some of the city's lowest income residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 13, 2025
$1.1 billion project breaks ground at Fort Myers airport

The addition of Concourse E comes amid an increasing number of passengers at RSW.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 17, 2025
Sarasota manufacturer names new board chair

Helios Technologies has appointed a five-year member to lead the board of directors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 4, 2025
Venice retail plaza sells off-market for $3.5M

Summit Plaza on South Tamiami Trail was fully leased when it was sold.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2025
Report: Florida CEOs plan to hire more than national counterparts

Business leaders in Florida are more bullish on hiring, capital investments than their national counterparts, according to an economic outlook report from the Florida Council of 100.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 12, 2025
$35M build-to-rent project with 125 units planned near UTC mall

A Florida developer has bought 11.6 acres near The Mall at University Town Center and hopes to begin construction on the $35 million project early next year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2025
Lee County Clerk saves nearly $800K, DOGE-style

Lee County Clerk and Comptroller Kevin Karnes sent a budget to county commissioners that shaved 4.7% off the previous year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 22, 2024
$11.25 million for Fort Myers Beach house is 82% higher than record

The beachfront house’s sale price may be a sign that a long-awaited post-Ian price jump has arrived.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 20, 2025
Bloomin' Brands cutting 100 corporate jobs in Tampa

The restaurant chain announced in an SEC filing that the layoffs will operations staff and contribute to $22 million in annual savings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Lee County 20/20 buys 36 acresFort Myers investors buy former Taco BellSeneca Petroleum buysTre Amici buildingSpirit Finance company buys Fort Myers buildingWest Palm developer buys retail plazaBradenton investors buy All U Can StorageLux-Art Silks builds new warehouseSarasota's Jump Dance relocates to Lakewood RanchWeichels, Fullers buy McSwiggins Pub buildingWeichels, Fullers buy McSwiggins Pub buildingSun Development & Management Corp. plans SpringHill SuitesHirschy, Servant investors redevelop bowling alleyEntrepreneurs buy apartments

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2008
Coffee Talk

Man chamber seeks menbers: Guys, this could be a chamber for you.Amscot not roiled by down economy: The slower economy hasn't stopped people from cashing checks, and that pleases Ian MacKechnieHome swap interest on the rise: When David Moskowitz created a Web site early last year to assist people looking to trade homesExercise the body, grow the profits: A Harvard MBA and management experience can be valuable to a Gulf Coast CEO. But what's just as valuable?And the coveted Stevie award goes to...: If the Oscars and the Grammys have left you with a bout of award envy, worry no moreBonita Bay Group's Hendry projects delayed: The housing bust that is gripping Southwest Florida is pushing back some of developer Bonita Bay Group's plans for residential communities in eastern Lee and Hendry counties.It's only rock n' roll, but we like it: Put away the motivational posters. Reconsider the free monthly back massages in the break room. Another team building exercise on the ropes course?CLW takes stand for heart health: The employees of CLW Real Estate Services Group in Tampa are no strangers to the danger caused by heart disease.Existing-home prices in Naples fall 29% Talk about an eye-popper.Calling Florida entrepreneurs

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