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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 21, 2017
Good Strategy

Stonegate Bank grew aggressively the past few years, particularly by buying community banks from Tampa to Naples. It was a winning move.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 29, 2017
Where to Prepare

Survive Anything — which thrives on preparing for the worst — expanded its physical and digital presence in 2017.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 19, 2014
Fuel service

Africa-based investors plan to transform a small Fort Myers company into a fuel-service giant.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2014
'Like, wait, shouldn't we pay our bills first?'

Something I hear often when I talk to business executives about their biggest challenges is the quality of young employees.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • November 13, 2015
People's Choice

One of the largest lenders in the region is getting into a new line of business — a complicated side of insurance. Will it pay off?

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 21, 2015
How to ... Sell your business

Joy Randels is an expert in buying and selling businesses.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2015
Uber flyer

A taxi in the air is a dream business opportunity for longtime pilot Kristin Incrocci. It's growing fast.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 23, 2025
Sarasota commissioners reject deal to buy Main Street lot for justice center

The proposal to buy 0.6 acres for $4.875 million failed to reach super-majority approval by the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 24, 2024
Bradenton to buy Tropicana property for $5.25M after council approves

The city of Bradenton is seizing an "opportunity to move into the future" for its public works department, City Administrator Rob Perry said.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Kurland Family Plans Fruitville Mixed-use ProjectClark Comfort Inn owners buy nearby RamadaTradition Tarragon buys Whispering OaksIsaac Group buys buildings on State, PineappleKemick Properties buys land for home community

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 5, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Randall Bono buys Palm TowerLowe's Cos. plan Cattlemen storeInvestment group buys Myakkahatchee RanchBradenton home builder buys Parrish landSuper 8 owners add Howard JohnsonTwo partners plan mobile home redevelopmentSchostak Brothers & Co. buys portion of LandingsNaples entrepreneur buys Fruitville Taco Bell

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Construction Starts on San Marco PlazaFlorida Apple buys land for North Port Applebee's Taylors buy third phase for Bella Villino condominiumDevelopers expand plans for Rye Road Medical ParkDevelopers buy Myakka land for luxury home communityGulf Coast foundation buys property for land trust

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 20, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Developer buys land for Enclave at Bay IslesHomes by Towne planning Buckeye developmentSarasota motel purchased, renamed Hibiscus Suites InnSarasota County buysland on Cattlemen RoadNaples developer buys land in south Lee CountyInvestors buy marinaon Caloosahatchee RiverMichigan developer buys land in Lee County

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 24, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Equity One buys out partner in Venice centerO.E. Wheel Distributors closes on warehouseCaithness Construction acquires additional Venice landBaltic holdings buys Baltic ApartmentsNew York developer buys Fort Myers apartmentsMiami-based company buys two apartment complexesMiami Lakes-based developer plans homes in Lehigh Acres

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2011
Corporate Report: Jan. 21 - Jan. 27

The latest news from T3 Communications, Raymond James Financial, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • September 13, 2019
Entrepreneurial family has invested $500M and is just getting started

The Hoffmanns have made big business waves in Southwest Florida by buying up a bit of everything, centered on hospitality. What drives their success?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Developers Diversified Realty Trust buys Inland RetailDavis Marcus Partners acquires two Naples office buildingsMiami developer buys land for apartments or condosKite Realty buys lot in Shops at Eagle CreekING Clarion buys Town Place, plans improvementsTennessee group acquires shopping centerFedex acquires Tampa terminal as part of company purchaseRegency Centers, Macquarie buy Merchants CrossingUniversity Parkway Friendly's sold to new ownershipNew flex parks planned for Creekwood, LenaEmpire Equity buys Shadowood, others from Equity Residential

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Gulfstream Developments closes on Cayo WhippoorwillNicaea Academy expands in Naples, Fort MyersPlastic Specialties owner sells building to companyFortress Investment Group buys Bradenton's Woodlands VillageSarasota investors buy, re-list former Khrome clubRoyal Senior Care buys Sarasota Heron HousesBoca Raton's Leder Group buys President's, Corporex plazasHernando investor buys Apollo Beach Mini StoragePraedium Group buys Bay Tec Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Shoot Straight plans Fort Myers gun shopLee County Port Authority buys 285 acres for airport connector Shaw-owned company buys two Winkler office buildingsWood Street owners explore third building CC Properties buys Prudential, Watch Connection buildingPort Manatee park owners sell land to development districtJackson Transformer buys warehouseBrandon Eye Associates move to Medical Oaks DriveTurbine Diagnostic Services buys Odessa warehouseBlackhawk Realty Advisors buy Sun Lake Apartments

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Regional business news at a glance.

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