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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2022
Sarasota distributor grows by over 50 employees through acquisition

Wesco Turf officially acquired Hector Turf on Aug. 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 16, 2022
$618 million resort project will have plenty to chow down on

Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor announces guests will have access to 20 dining and drinking options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2022
Recession warning sign? Layoffs pick up between June and August

Between June and July, 14 companies cut nearly 1,300 jobs in the state.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2022
Riverfront estate sale sets Manatee record at $8.55 million

The estate covers 5.16 acres, making it one of the largest waterfront properties in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 30, 2022
National wealth management firm leases 10,000 square feet in downtown Tampa

Northern Trust Corp. has leased space in a new Tampa development and will move from its nearby office.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2022
Construction restarts at Port Charlotte resort, hiring of 1,200 to begin soon

Crews are back at work at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which has pushed back its opening until the fall of 2023.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2022
Homes to be built near century-old St. Pete neighborhood

Local developers are building a residential community on the boundary of the historic Euclid St. Paul section of the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 28, 2022
Billion-dollar real estate investment firm names new CFO

Darren Martin recently moved to Southwest Florida from Pittsburgh.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Wells Real Estate buys Tampa CommonsNonprofit organization buys Largo apartment complexSouth Carolina business Buys Pinellas Park property

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
The ADDY Awards

No commercials were skipped as the local advertising industry celebrated the best in its field. Winners hope to compete regionally, and possibly nationally.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Tampa Bay Runner-Up 2

Dean Akers, CEO, Ideal Image Inc., Tampa: Dean Akers is an optimistic, straight-talker who shares folksy witticisms that reflect his upbringing in Lakeland - back when the place was a small town and many of the residents considered themselves southerners.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
For Sale

Is an Atlanta company planning to sell Corporate Center at International Plaza?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
LEGISLATIVE Negligence By: Alan Zirkelbach

Florida's shortage of skilled technical labor is fast approaching a crisis level. Unfortunately, the Legislature failed to address the problem in the last session. At least $100 million is needed.

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  • March 4, 2010
Ad Fed recognizes locals with ADDYs

The American Advertising Federation - Suncoast chapter has released its list of local ADDY Award winners.

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  • October 11, 2010
Holland & Knight handle convention

Tampa-based Holland & Knight has been chosen to represent the host committee for the 2012 Republican National Convention.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2010
Goodwill executive helping Haiti

The Goodwill franchises on the Gulf Coast continue to foster reputations as doers in difficult times.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2013
Hertz to move headquarters to Estero

Lee County will give Hertz $4 million in incentives to move and create 700 jobs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2011
TJM Properties buys Lodge at Mainlands

Clearwater-based TJM Properties purchased the 157-unit The Lodge at Mainlands assisted-living and memory-care facility for $3.55 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2011
Sarasota's Kimsey wages financing fight

Sarasota entrepreneur Rick Kimsey, with a goal to shoot a dose of Starbucks into the urgent care industry, is now Exhibit A in the lending tug-of-war between banks and small businesses.

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