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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Region's wealthiest towns by ZIP code pack some surprises

The region has a wide variety of high-earning ZIP codes.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 11, 2019
Dilweg Cos. selling Sarasota City Center office building

The Dilweg Cos., which acquired the 13-story Sarasota City Center office building in downtown Sarasota in April 2017 and subsequently invested about $5 million to upgrade the property, is listing it for sale. The Durham, N.C.-based company is seeking abou

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 1, 2019
Virginia firm buys St. Petersburg apartments for $85 million

General Services Corp.'s $85 million deal for the Courtney at Bay Pines' apartments in St. Petersburg brings its Florida multifamily rental portfolio to a dozen properties.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2019
Retailer plans to shutter 250 stores

Fort Myers-based Chico’s FAS plans to close locations from its network in the next three years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 25, 2016
Billionaire buys Naples tract

A partnership tied to billionaire Palm Beach investor Jeff Greene has acquired a more than 2,500-acre tract in North Naples for $38.5 million, the largest land sale of the past year in that swath of Southwest Florida involving an ongoing agricultural and mining operation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 28, 2014
Phillips Edison, ARC REIT buys two Gulf Coast centers, 13 others

The price equated to $137 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 3, 2016
Billionaire buys Naples tract

A partnership tied to billionaire Palm Beach investor Jeff Greene has acquired a more than 2,500-acre tract in North Naples for $38.5 million, the largest land sale of the past year in that swath of Southwest Florida involving an ongoing agricultural and mining operation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 8, 2024
First Watch reaches $75M deal to buy back 21 franchise locations

First Watch, a leading national daytime dining concept, has reached a $75 million agreement to acquire 21 of its franchise locations in North Carolina.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 25, 2023
Michigan credit union acquires $160M SWFL bank division

DFCU paid nearly $12 million for MidWestOne Bank’s Naples and Fort Myers division.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 5, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bank holds out for nice price: It was not six months ago that Glen W. Fausset, president of 1st National Bank & Trust, was stamping out speculation that the 19-year-old Bradenton bank would be sold.Well represented: It appears the local real estate industry, for the most part, applauds the recent appointment of Pinellas County Commissioner Bob Stewart to the Florida Impact Fee Review Task Force. McEwen gets official OK: As expected, Catherine Peek McEwen has received the official approval of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit to become Tampa's next bankruptcy judge.All's well?: Talking about Tampa bankruptcy court: It might be one of the busiest in the nation, but business has been slowing down there over the past couple years.New bank on schedule: The first bank based in south Hillsborough County in almost a decade is on track to begin business next month.'Real-Time Enterprise': Are you ready for extreme competition as the "great 21st century business reformation" takes place? Look no further than the "Titans of Technology."

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2008
One Eye on Markets

The near collapse of Bear Stearns has made some commercial real estate sales more difficult and has the industry on guard for similar news.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Cameratta buys Cypress ShadowsNorthern Trust expands in Fort MyersReal estate investors buy Naples marinasArizona company buys mobile home parkInvestment group buys Cattlemen Road buildingSarasota developer plans Fairway Grande HotelSenior Housing Properties buys Harbour Island ClubNew York firm buys apartmentsAshley Furniture plans warehouse expansionSeminole Music owner buys Freddy's Plaza

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 14, 2020
How to fire a client/customer

Honesty — with yourself and clients is a key approach.

  • Strategies
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • April 22, 2016
Sea of opportunity

The idea for her company started during a scuba diving trip. Now Autumn Blum, with financial support far from the water, aims for a big splash.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 4, 2024
$7.7M donation is largest ever for Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee received an historic donation from a local philanthropist.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 8, 2026
Developing Sarasota dining club to buy neighboring property

The celebrity-backed 1000 North is expanding before opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2022
Bradenton nonprofit names new executive director

Karen Corbin has been with the organization for three years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
Savtira hires 65 in Ybor City

An e-commerce company will open its doors in Ybor City on Jan. 4.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2011
Nicholas profits up 54%

Nicholas Financial Inc. earned $4.5 million in quarterly profits to end 2010.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 9, 2010
New CEO at GTE credit union

Tampa's GTE Federal Credit Union has named Joseph Brancucci its newest CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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