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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 12, 2017
Northland buys targeted Pasco apartment

Northland Investment Co.'s $52.87 million deal for a 14-building, 311-unit apartment complex in Land O'Lakes, on its surface, appears to be just the latest deal in a Gulf Coast multifamily buying spree that shows no signs of abating.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2015
'A unique spot'

Investor and entrepreneur Mario Garcia Jr., CEO and managing partner of Tampa-based Validus Group Partners, recently came across a rather unusual buying opportunity: To get back a unit his firm sold last year for $80 million.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2024
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships

The family-owned conglomerate’s Michigan holdings now include more than 100 properties as well as docks, ships and newspapers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2010
9041 College Parkway buys Burger King

The limited liability entity 9041 College Parkway LLC purchased a 4,365-square-foot Burger King restaurant building at the southwest corner of College Parkway and South Pointe Boulevard for $900,000.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Motel operators buy U.S. 41 motel

Karl Gerhard, Roger Herber and Karl Vivienne purchased the 28-room Warm Mineral Springs Motel on U.S. 41 for $350,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2010
Walter Investment buys Marix

Walter partnered with a New York firm to complete the transaction.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
Gerdau going private

Gerdau Ameristeel will be taken private by its Brazilian parent company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2013
Fishing captain buys boat manufacturer

A longtime customer buys Marauder Marine Boat Works.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2011
Sykes buys back stock

The firm will buy 5 million shares, or 11%, of its outstanding stock.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 18, 2014
Former bank chairman sanctioned

The Federal Reserve barred a former Missouri bank chairman from banking after he used government bailout money to buy a luxury condo in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2016
National builder forges ahead on new project

Toll Bros. recently closed on a deal to buy 133 acres in Collier County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2010
Grocer Super Battle

A move to turn more Walmarts into supercenters that sell groceries is afoot nationwide, with a focus on the Gulf Coast. Publix, the king of Florida supermarkets, is in for a fight.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Tampa developer buys Mixon land for villageDevelopers purchase Siesta Key rentalsSBC Development buys land for Long Bar PointeGeorgia company buys Bay Harbor apartmentsThe Lutgert Cos. buys land in EsteroPalm Beach Garden builder buys land in North Fort Myers

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 7, 2017
Sight Unseen

Thanks to drone and GPS technology, data availability and Internet software, buyers no longer have to walk a property before buying.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 30, 2015
Smart money

Several residential real estate markets on the Gulf Coast might soon get an inventory jolt. This could be a good thing — with a caveat.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 28, 2010
Custom dip

Some women prefer not to be seen at all buying a bathing suit, so they'll visit Gene Esposito.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2012
Dr. Gary buys $1.15M building

1-800-ASK-GARY founder buys a 15,000-square-foot building in downtown Sarasota.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2022
Investors with ties to Sarasota law firm buy Fort Myers office building for $9.4 million

Bling Bling and CheapChard buy more than 45,000-square-foot building that's 97% leased.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 18, 2025
Hoffmann adds to media holdings with purchase of Colorado newspaper

The Naples company adds another newspaper to its growing roster of print and digital publications.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 22, 2024
Morgan Automotive buys 9 Miami dealerships with $1B in revenue

The Morgan Automotive Group has bought nine dealerships and two collision centers in the Miami area, bringing the number of dealerships it owns to 76.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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