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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 14, 2016
$100 million spec project coming to Lakeland

Amid a growing buzz about the need for additional distribution product in the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando to meet demand, an Illinois-based company is planning to construct the largest speculative industrial park in Lakeland in more than a decade.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 27, 2015
'Dream the impossible'

Michael Saunders, one of the most prominent real estate executives on the Gulf Coast, if not all of Florida, is a forward-looking executive in charge of a firm that surpassed $2 billion in total property sales last year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 18, 2015
Mercato success spawns project

The co-developer of the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and the upscale, golf-centered Concession community in east Manatee County has proposed a $200 million collection of upscale condominiums, retail and entertainment space and offices on a 31-acre tract near Sarasota Square Mall.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 2, 2016
Downtown revival

A second wave of development is coming to downtown Fort Myers in 2016. A convention center hotel will be key.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 21, 2015
How to ... Stop legislation that hurts your business

Dudley Goodlette has had his fair share of late-night calls from worried business owners.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 7, 2024
Gulf Coast mall owners grapple with bankrupt retailer Rue21 closing stores

Joining Macy’s and Express, teen fashion retailer Rue21 is closing its 11 local stores — and 30 in Florida — after filing for bankruptcy for the third time.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 16, 2023
Bealls plans to open three stores in one day — in one shopping center

The Bradenton retailer is celebrating the occasion with multiple giveaways.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 7, 2024
Parisian-themed cafe chain from Texas eyes Tampa Bay

Plans of Sweet Paris are the second announcement of a French-style cafe chain in a month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 8, 2024
Southwest Florida cannabis company helping banks posts robust 2023

Green Check, a Bonita Springs fintech company focused on the cannabis industry, had 131% growth in 2023.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Sarasota-based foundation pledges $3 million in hurricane relief

Multiple counties involved in program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 19, 2024
8 nonstop flights added at SRQ airport

Allegiant Air has expanded service out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 27, 2023
Walmart cuts 400 jobs at Polk County distribution facility

For the third time this year, one of the world's biggest corporations lays off employees in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 11, 2026
$12M outpatient center to be built near SMH-Venice campus

The endoscopy and digestive health center will handle routine procedures and house the gastroenterology team from Sarasota Memorial Hospital First Physicians Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
'Refocus & Rebuild'

The new chairman of the beleaguered human resources firm Gevity nearly became a scientist. His laboratory-like focus is now on the company's strategy.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 18, 2008
The Battle Royale

Independent restaurateurs need to figure out the Next New Thing - fast - in order to win the fight with big nationwide chains in 2008.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
Middle Market

A pair of Northeast transplants is trying to put fun and familyinto retail banking on the Gulf Coast. So much for bankers' hours.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Middle Market

A pair of Northeast transplants is trying to put fun and family into retail banking on the Gulf Coast. So much for bankers' hours.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: The difference a month makes "Relationships Built on Trust," huh?Florida Bar President Miles McGrane would get a little respect from the judges when he needs to reschedule a court hearing. Not so.Carl Lindell selling Volksw

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 4, 2011
Power Fixers

Repairing and maintaining large gas and steam turbines isn't a glamorous business, but it's what keeps the lights on. Turbine Generator Maintenance is outmaneuvering its union-driven competitors.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 30, 2021
Anatomy of success: Biotech firm lays groundwork for big 2022

Despite an up-and-down year, Naples, Florida-based Catalyst Orthoscience appears poised for an explosive 2022. One big aid? It has a product surgeons and patients alike love.

  • Health Care
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