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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2021
Retailer appoints e-commerce exec to chief digital officer role

Jay Topper has more than 20 years of digital experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2021
Prominent Tampa entrepreneur attorney leads next Business Observer book club event

Who is more apt to succeed: generalists or specialists?

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  • September 30, 2019
Area firm sells manufacturing company for $925 million

Gatan's product portfolio includes electron microscopy cameras and instrumentation, electron energy filters, software and accessories.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2019
Off-market home sells for $9.85 million

The 4,874-square-foot Southern plantation-style estate is on 0.85 acres with views of downtown Sarasota and Bird Key.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • October 14, 2013
The government is shut down, in case you missed that

The government shutdown is causing heated rants on Facebook from both political parties. Some are blaming each other; others are just blaming our stubborn Congress, either way it hasn't been pretty.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2014
Emergency communications 2.0

A company that operates 911 public safety communications systems worldwide, Cassidian Communications, sees big opportunities in Florida, especially the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2014
Tampa condominium units sold to Rhode Island firm for $13.98 million

The combined price equated to $81,957 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2014
Mega mall plots sneak peek

The Mall at University Town Center is officially scheduled to open Oct. 16.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2014
Laramar Group, Lubert-Adler buy South Tampa's The Cove

Chicago's The Laramar Group and Philadelphia-based real estate investment company Lubert-Adler Partners LP purchased the 689-unit The Cove apartments for $53.03 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2014
North Port's Thomas Ranch sells for $86.25M

Mattamy Homes bought the 9,650-acre ranch to start developing it in pieces starting in 2016.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2016
Builder plans second condo tower to meet demand

Construction could begin on One Allure by the middle of next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 18, 2015
To Russia, with love

It's a rare executive, in any industry, who doesn't face the “can't find good people” conundrum.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2014
A projected boom in boomers is confirmed

A recent National Association of Realtors report proves what many on the Gulf Coast already know: The baby boomers who aren't here yet? They're coming.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
Discovery Village sells Forum to Kayne Anderson partnership

Discovery Senior Living sold the two-phase Discovery Village at The Forum senior housing facility to a joint venture of Kayne Anderson Real Estate Advisors and itself for $36.24 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Sykes sells investment firm to Ameriprise

JHS Capital Advisors was founded in 2009, building a team of 150 financial advisers working across the country.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 19, 2024
Sarasota kombucha company partners with national grocery chain

221 B.C. Kombucha is launching a line inside Harris Teeter stores.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 22, 2025
From tree to table: Amish furniture store hosts showcase event

The company has been a leading Amish Furniture retailer in the region for nearly 25 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 13, 2023
Naples conglomerate sells 27 properties to Aspen developer in blockbuster deal

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. did not disclose details of the sale but says it remains committed to the city and area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Speculative Growth

Decreased vacancies in the I-75 corridor submarket accounts for why Duke Realty decided to build a new Class A spec building at Highland Oaks.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
Coffee Talk

Nervous Nellies make an appearacneHow to buy a piece of Babcock RanchA better yearfor Suncoast CEOStill Red HotChow downDagwood's dream comes to life

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