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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 25, 2014
Trades are Back

Warehouses and other industrial buildings are filling up with construction trades as homebuilding recovers in the Fort Myers and Naples areas.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 14, 2024
Fort Myers Beach bar rebuild an example of resilient waterfront construction

The reconstruction of a new, more resilient The Beach Bar points to how some buildings moving forward will be better prepared for stronger storms.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 19, 2026
Tampa court case could change how government tackles zoning

A dispute over the denial of a zoning request for a downtown hotel is likely heading to the Florida Supreme Court as questions raised about Tampa City Council’s authority.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2023
Well-known Southwest Florida restaurant owner retires, sells three brands

Skip Quillen opened his first restaurant, Pazzo! Cucina Italiana, nearly 30 years ago in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 1, 2023
Tampa development to bring YMCA, hotel, apartments to historic neighborhood

The YMCA-anchored development is expected to begin construction next year in what's known as Tampa's first suburb.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 20, 2023
Top Weber Grill exec named CEO of Manatee County pet products business

Encompass Pet Group founder Rob Emery will stay on as chairman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 31, 2023
Michael Saunders & Co. hires new chief marketing officer

Chanté Blough comes to the role with 10 years of leadership experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 5, 2023
Beach side plaza sold for $5.85M to become mixed use development

A Broward County investor has bought a shopping center just off the Gulf of Mexico and plans to build residences and retail.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2023
National homebuilder buys 87 lots in luxury Naples community

Construction on Pulte Homes's Caymas project will begin later this spring.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2023
Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

Stevens Construction is taking over construction management services for the next several clubs planned.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2022
Heath system appoints new leader for telehealth

Dr. Zsolt Kulcsar has nearly a decade of medical management experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2022
New waiting room unveils at SMH as part of $3.9 million renovation

The project also includes a new emergency radiology area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 12, 2022
Lakeland apartments part of almost $92 million multifamily portfolio sale

An unnamed buyer bought four low-income developments across the state and will continue to operate them as such.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2022
Opera Naples names new executive director

Laura Burns comes to the organization with over 25 years of experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2022
Memorial scholarship announced for aspiring hoteliers

The scholarship will be available to students at Florida Gulf Coast University School of Resort and Hospitality Management.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 28, 2022
Emergency rules protect insured from cancellation

DeSantis signed an emergency order to protect the state’s policyholders for next two months.

  • Insurance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2003
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Attorney gives gift that can't be repaidAttorney named president of the U.S. Golf Association

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Joneses buy Capri Inn, plan rehab, rebranding

Don and Elena Jones of Sarasota purchased the 10-unit Capri Inn at The Beach motel on Siesta Key east of Midnight Pass Road from a The Bank of Commerce subsidiary for $995,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2010
Real estate firms buy Waterford at Cypress Lake

A joint venture of real estate firms in Maine and in Montana purchased a 450-unit apartment complex for $20 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
Health care reform spurs local growth spurt

Randy Bartlein is no fan of Obamacare — but the government takeover of health care sure has been good for his business.

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