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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 29, 2016
Commercial repeat

Despite high valuations and concerns about economic growth, experts say commercial real estate will repeat with another year of solid performance.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 15, 2015
Entrepreneur of the Year Hall of Fame

Every year we run the numbers, certain names keep topping our list of candidates. Here, we recognize past winners who continue to drive extraordinary growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 5, 2015
READ AND COMMENT | More Medicaid: Federal ransom

The call of media editorialists, state senators and altruists for expanding Obamacare's Medicaid program in Florida remains a cacophonous drumbeat of pots and pans.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2025
Naples firm reaches deal to buy one of the largest poinsettia growers in the US

HF Companies. will acquire N.G. Heimos Greenhouses, billed as one of the nation’s largest poinsettia growers and preeminent greenhouses.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 12, 2024
Tampa apartment owner pays $134 million for waterfront complex

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a credit union moves into a former Venice insurance office, a restaurant chain looks for space in Tampa, and a luxury Naples car dealer gets a new store.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 4, 2024
Downtown Sarasota mixed-use project to get cafe in 2025, several restaurants

"This side of Main Street was not the most energetic side," says Eric Fenton, vice president of development for Belpointe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Vinnie Portell |
  • January 24, 2025
National homebuilder set to open new east Manatee County country club

Lakewood Ranch's newest golf course, Calusa Country Club, will feature 30 holes and a socialized concept.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 8, 2024
Buyer found for 6,000-acre Collier farm listed at $59 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Sarasota office building sells, apartment buyer gets $52 million loan for Tampa apartments and $39 million in grants for affordable housing in Lee County.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 27, 2021
Plant City berry farm's new state-of-the-art headquarters a nod to the future and the past

Wish Farms, a nearly century-old Plant City farm, gets flashy with its new company headquarters. There's also some purpose behind the pretty details.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 28, 2024
Bradenton cafe acquired by Oysters Rock Hospitality closes temporarily

Kefi Streetside Cafe will be closed for the summer as it changes locations and shifts owners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2025
Investor group buys cup maker Tervis, will move HQ to Bradenton

The new owners’ "strong investment in Tervis," CEO Hosana Fieber says, "speaks to its well-established and beloved brand legacy."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 21, 2025
Sarasota leadership consultant buys out partner, emphasizes results

With an eye toward helping clients go from ‘inspiration to activation,’ former nonprofit CEO Robyn Faucy has found her stride helping other organizations get better results — quickly.

  • Leadership
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 8, 2026
DC homebuilder buys Pasco County school land for $11M

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Fort Myers affordable house project nails down financing, a Clearwater office building sells, and a Sarasota office park hits the market.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Rooms to Grow

Room rates at Gulf Coast hotel rooms have been steadily rising, spurring construction of new hotels from Tampa to Naples. But high land and materials costs could undercut the boom.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 26, 2009
Conservation Collision

A conservation group backed by millions of dollars from wealthy Naples residents is seeking tighter federal restrictions on large-scale development in rural Collier, Hendry and Lee counties.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
State of Evolution

Community colleges have evolved into four-year institutions. Edison State College is one example of the statewide trend.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 2, 2018
School of life

How does a school become the community's college? By waging an all-out battle to respond to the needs of students and employers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • May 20, 2016
Spirited games

Two former Wilson Sporting Goods executives brought more than 800 competitors and national television coverage to Naples for the first US Open Pickleball Championships.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Planning board rejects Sarasota synagogue's plan to sell site

The century-old synagogue Temple Beth Sholom wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Heater |
  • October 7, 2025
New Mote aquarium opens with a wave of excitement in Sarasota

A sneak preview for members precedes Mote Science Education Aquarium's Oct. 8 opening to the general public.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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