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  • By Michael Hinman |
  • February 27, 2015
The future's past

Adaptive reuse is not just a real estate novelty. It could be a huge sign of what's to come.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 26, 2025
Charlotte County resort aims for 'sweet spot' after $200M sale

Sunseeker Resort plans to expand its meeting space, events-driven programming and culinary offerings to boost business in 2026.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 23, 2023
Nonprofit sets up fishing charters for disadvantaged kids

Chasten Whitfield was just 16 when she began these fishing charters. Now she hopes to make it a full-time job.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2006
Not Par for the Course

A college student juggles class assignments with selling golf novelties. It's a crash course in entrepreneurial spirit.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 27, 2021
Industrial real estate sector is experiencing sustained growth

The design of industrial real estate today reflects logistics changes that have been influenced by a move to e-commerce. Experts say those shifts will propel new development for years to come.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 12, 2021
St. Petersburg to consider seven teams’ plans for city-owned, 85-acre tract

St. Petersburg will consider seven teams’ alternatives for the city-owned, 85-acre tract that includes Tropicana Field, the Tampa Bay Rays’ home field.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 8, 2026
Punta Gorda apartment, commercial parcel listed for $3.4 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Venice apartment complex is on the market, a Naples industrial portfolio sells, and a Tampa office tower is nearly fully leased.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 6, 2020
CRE industry still sees headwinds ahead

Commercial real estate industry survey nationwide shows continued concerns, but Tampa Bay area real estate executives remain more optimistic about conditions and prospects.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • September 3, 2024
Tampa entrepreneur grows goat yoga business with grit, good times

How a small family and half a dozen goats jumped to new heights.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 23, 2009
Big Dreams

An empty, publicly owned lot on prime real estate in downtown Sarasota is in play — again. An ambitious developer hopes to succeed where so many others have failed.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 10, 2012
The Louisiana Purchase

An ambitious Gulf Coast startup insurance firm will wage a fight for new business in several states, yet Florida isn't in the mix — a knock against the state's regulatory disorder. The move has already begun to pay off.

  • Industries
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 26, 2021
The battle for ivermectin

You need to read this magazine story. An old-school reporter shines a light on a COVID-19 miracle drug and the establishment’s efforts to quash its use.

  • Opinion
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 14, 2021
As the Tampa Bay Rays plan for the future, is there reason to hope the Sister City plan will work? History says no

The Tampa Bay Rays' plan to play in two cities faces reality of past failures — to the north and at home.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2020
Canadian NBA team picks region as home base for upcoming season

Canadian officials declined to let the Toronto Raptors play its season in its home country.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2020
Brokerage CEO says remote work will continue

Cushman & Wakefield boss Brett White believes that pandemic has caused the “work from home” workforce to have doubled.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2017
Investor hits back at bank

Marvin Kaplin is suing Regions Bank in federal court.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Kristin Cartwright, 38

Director of Marketing, Development Services, Premier Sotheby's International Realty; The Lutgert Cos.

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Job Generator

Grady Pridgen has become a leader in Tampa Bay commercial development by following the same strategy - investing in speculative site development before securing his tenants. His projects have attracted 13,500 jobs.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2008
Sleep on it

Turns out that turnaround jobs of underperforming hotels is management- and labor-intensive work. And a slowing economy only means growing opportunities.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2003
Neighborhood Builders

Charlie Funk and Jeff Meehan have found a wealth of commercial and residential development opportunities in Manatee, Sarasota and Hillsborough counties since forming a tightly controlled partnership nearly a decade ago.

  • Entrepreneurs
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