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  • By Steven Benna |
  • February 16, 2026
The week's top commercial real estate transactions in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

A $95.15 million Polk County land deal paces the week in transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
40 Under 40 Honorees

The Gulf Coast Business Review honors our 40 young professionals under the age of 40 in the Sarasota/Manatee counties for 2005.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2021
Senior living communities look for their moment

With communities that look more like lush gardens on the outside and are run like a cruise ship on the inside, a few senior living developers set a high bar.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2010
Back to Life

Investors bid the stock of Health Management Associates to bankruptcy lows in 2008, but new management brought it back to life. The hospital operator's shares are up 321% in one year.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 2, 2022
Former Tampa mayor takes a victory lap as construction begins on long-delayed project

The ceremonial groundbreaking for the 31-floor Tampa high-rise brings a 10-year struggle to an end.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Panel discusses what venture capitalist wantJack Day seems to be leading the endorsement parade against Cynthia NewtonCavey Slowik & Hudson reoganizes after Slowik-Eldridge departure

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 31, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana Edition)

This week's items: Triton Realty Capital to turn Villagio apartments into condosOpus South starts Laguna at Riviera condosWaterford plans Island Park condosDavie company buys three local service stations

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 25, 2010
Government Digest: March 26 - April 1

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2021
Waste not, want not

Shawn Handrahan’s journey to running a Tampa apartment concierge services firm ValetLiving was anything but linear.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Bond Buyers

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co. has managed money for wealthy individuals and families for more than a decade. Now it plans to do the same for big institutions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
A Seller's Market

The private equity market continues to set records, raising $44 billion in the first quarter, up 67% from last year. Growth is expected to continue well into 2008.

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

Paul Catoe moved from the executive offices at a Tampa television station to the award-winning post running the convention and visitors association in Tampa Bay.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 21, 2018
Teaching by example

Florida Gulf Coast University Institute of Entrepreneurship rockets to success under leadership of Sandra Kauanui

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 9, 2016
Taste the feeling

Startup or billion-dollar business? In Troy Taylor's world, he runs a bit of both. The lessons he's learned in that balance should resonate with any executive.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 12, 2014
A large interest

Businesses in any industry constantly seek new revenue sources. The concept has a thundering immediacy in banking.

  • Finance
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • December 11, 2023
Despite owner's intentions, some worry Manatee farm will be developed

Jerry Dakin says he will "do everything in (his) power" to keep Dakin Dairy Farms an agriculture property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 6, 2006
Matt Walsh: 6 resolutions to improve the economy

Cut building and zoning regulations, increase insurance and school competition and let the world know we have jobs.

  • Opinion
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 29, 2021
Entrepreneur 'takes the yuck out’ of convenience stores

Gigi Rogers seeks to revolutionize convenience stores for customers from all walks of life. She’s already invested some $10 million into the project — with more on the horizon.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2022
Atomic age: Next-gen cancer treatment centers coming soon

Proton therapy, a next-gen cancer treatment option, is coming soon to several Gulf Coast communities.

  • Healthcare
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2007
Working University

Hodges University has built a solid reputation helping professionals advance their careers. Starting this fall, most students won't even have to set foot on its campus.

  • Entrepreneurs
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