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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
Smart money

Several residential real estate markets on the Gulf Coast might soon get an inventory jolt. This could be a good thing — with a caveat.

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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • April 24, 2015
Virtual mentality

A tech-savvy entrepreneur aims to bring something new to the advertising industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 1, 2024
Tampa-area construction, concrete entrepreneur and inventor dies at 78

James Patrick Judge, a Dunedin resident and longtime entrepreneur in the concrete and construction industries in the region and across the state, has died.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 11, 2024
10-story Hilton-branded hotel proposed in downtown Sarasota

A Tempo Hotel by Hilton is proposed to replace a row of one-story merchant spaces, providing multiple adjustments are granted.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 9, 2023
Lakewood Ranch executive earns Builder magazine 'Legend' award

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch CEO and President Rex Jensen was honored for leading Lakewood Ranch to its standing as the No. 1-selling, multigenerational, master-planned community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 23, 2025
Tampa area ranks third in Florida for job growth

According to the most recent report from FloridaCommerce, Tampa had 12,700 more private-sector jobs in August than it did last year – a 0.9% increase that accounts for 15% of the state’s gains.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 7, 2025
Firm signs 63K square feet of Sarasota office space leases

"We’re seeing a strong resurgence in demand for office space," Derek Robbins, senior partner at Robbins Commercial, says in a statement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 22, 2025
Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota Bay tops out

A luxury condominium spanning 20 stories in Sarasota is marking a construction milestone.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 29, 2023
U-Haul offers free storage at 54 facilities in response to hurricane

As Hurricane Idalia approaches Florida, U-Haul offers storage options throughout several regions.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 12, 2023
North Port turns attention to environment with development of new division

The Sarasota County city's new division will operate on $460,000 annually, though a $3.5 million tree fund has an open tab for program development and conservation efforts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
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OFDC Commercial Interiors, vice president of of flooring operations

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 18, 2022
Couple uses poultry power to quickly grow SWFL eatery franchise territory

Couple, facing obstacles from labor to site location, aims to take a big bite out of the fast casual chicken restaurant sector..

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Sales a tough swallow

HQ Inc. makes a high 'wow' quotient product, carries a starry client list and boasts top-notch testimonials. What it doesn't have - yet - is soaring revenues.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
(Mc)Clash of the Titans

A rising public clash between Lakewood Ranch President Rex Jensen and Manatee County Commissioner JoeMcClash is becoming more common on the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Building Blocks

From Naples to Tampa, the buzzwords in construction include affordable housing and labor costs. And then there is the well known potential bubble burst of the once booming housing market. An industry insider weighs in.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

High-tech inches up: The Tampa Bay area's technology sector grew by 8% between 2003 and 2005, according to the Tampa Bay Partnership.Downtown showdown: The Tiger Bay Club of Tampa took a break from politics at its Nov. 18 luncheon. Or did it?When is a loan lost?: Pinellas Park banking analyst Richard X. Bove is out with another of his so-called banking manifestos.Everybody and their uncle facing suits: The second annual Litigation Trends Survey, produced by the international law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP, doesn't paint a pretty picture of U.S. corporations and, in particular, real estate businesses.Another reason for litigation: A Washington, D.C., investment bank that has engineered the sale of several Florida banks this year says low interest rates and easy credit terms aren't the only factors driving up housing prices.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Babcock deal an 'opportunity' for Morgan Stanley: It's pretty clear now the Morgan Stanley real estate funds that are backing the purchase of Florida Babcock Co. with West Palm Beach developer Syd Kitson are called "opportunity funds" for a good reason.South Trail less Friendly: Joe Sandor, Joe Camera and Carmine and Fred D'Ariano, Sarasota-Manatee counties' Friendly's restaurant franchisees, have closed their centrl Sarasota restaurant at 6606 S. Tamiami Trail.Sarbox bash at FGCU: The acronyms flew at the annual W. Thomas Howard lecture sponsored by Florida Gulf Coast University's business school in Fort Myers recently.Sorry, the lot doesn't go with the building: Buy a building and get that lot for free is what a number of real estate investors initially thought when they went to see the former Badcock Home Furnishings building at 1570 Boulevard Of The Arts in Sarasota.Everybody and his uncle facing suits: The second annual Litigation Trends Survey of corporate general counsel produced by the international law firm of Fulbright & Jaworski LLP doesn't paint a pretty picture of U.S. corporations and in particular the real estate business.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 9, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sarasota)

Developer Kelly talks trade-offs: Is 18 stories tall enough?Another restaurant Outback: Dr. Mark Kauffman and two undisclosed partners have bought out one of the owners of the Fleming's building, at 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota.Raw fish equals 'smell-free' PR: If the Hillview Grill has been getting more business traffic lately, its owners know exactly who to blame.Top Entrepreneurs: If you've had trouble making telephone reservations for the Review's 2005 Entrepreneur Award luncheon to be held May 20 at the Hyatt, Sarasota, 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, we apologize. The telephone number previously published was inaccurate. The correct number is (941) 308-0714.In addition, a list of entrepreneur nominees in the Review's April 29-May 5, 2005 edition should have indicated percentage change from 2002-2004 rather than revenue growth rate.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Fifth Third is fourth...: ...In terms of deposits among banks doing business in Michigan, and local bank analyst Richard X. Bove says that's bound to catch up with Fifth Third Bancorp.Rock on: Speaking of cultural creatives, the Tampa Bay Technology Forum is tuning up for its fourth annual Tampa Bay Tech Jam.This ain't L.A.: Creative Tampa Bay, a 2-year-old group promoting tolerance as a means to grow the local economy, has gotten another reminder that it has a lot of work to do.It's who you know: Relationships go a long way in the banking and real estate industries, and JMC Communities, one of the Tampa Bay area's top buildings of luxury condominiums, proves that's true.Paris for president: It looks like Clinton Paris did such a good job as president of the George Edgecomb Bar Association this past year he was re-elected to second term.Rolex goes after counterfeiters: Rolex Watch USA Inc. has sued two Pinellas County residents, accusing them of selling fake Rolex watches on the Internet.Less farmland: Agricultural acreage in Hillsborough County has dwindled in the past decade, but farming still creates 20,122 jobs locally and annual sales of $667 million, officials say.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 10, 2008
Walsh Review and Comment

Schools tax is insidious, stealth tax that must go

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