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  • By Dan Ping |
  • June 24, 2011
High-tech Dream

Orlando wants to become the Silicon Valley for the digital-media industry. A third-generation Floridian has a plan to do just that by building a $1 billion high-tech village.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2016
Next up

Tervis has a new president. It's the third generation of leadership — usually littered with pitfalls. The company is well prepared to overcome the obstacles.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Thomas Ranch owner buys Venice lotInvestor George Perreault buys Pen West buildingsPalmetto Bay investor buys Phoenix Professional CenterFlorida Gulf Bank develops Coconut Point branchPulte home-builders buys land for Ave MariaPrudential Insurance buys two Naples shopping centersWishnatzki Farms buys 100-acre Plant City farmNovare Group, intowngroup kick off Element constructionOdessa developer planning Suncoast Meadows center

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Adam Woodard, 37

Delta Financial Group, Managing Partner, chief investment officer

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 14, 2022
Terin Cremer, 37

Managing partner, Barbas Cremer PLLC

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2009
Government Digest

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 28, 2010
Government Digest 1/29/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • August 9, 2013
The nightmare of Obamacare

This is sick. No, it's sickening. Obamacare.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 3, 2020
College creates program to help businesses reenter the marketplace

Florida Gulf Coast University takes the lead on a big project: helping businesses prove they are ready to reopen.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • October 17, 2019
Dr. Sarah Eccles-Brown, 37

Ophthalmologist and partner, Elmquist Eye Group

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 6, 2018
Ensure workforce is skilled to fuel city's key industries, says urban development expert

In a question-and-answer session with the Business Observer, Steven Pedigo of Creative Class Group shares what can drive growth in cities such as Sarasota.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 4, 2018
Startup insurance agency doubles in size

After a decade handling a major hospital’s risk assessments, an insurance pro finds success in his own venture.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
CEO CORNER | Yes, I have a real job

To create a memorable experience for customers, start in the parking lot.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 12, 2014
Razor sharp

Arkansas-based Home BancShares has been snapping up banks across Florida since the financial crisis. Chairman John Allison says he's scouting the Gulf Coast for more acquisitions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2007
Corporate Report

Nano Chemical Systems Holdings moves to Tampa, adds new CEONeoGenomics researches with Power3 Medical ProductsAblest directors approve Koosharem buyout offerOSI Restaurant Partners merger decision May 8NeoMedia Technologies divesting 12snap AGNCircle Entertainment lands Mighty Machines rightsiDatix teams with Nexsan Tech for joint shippingIndianapolis chooses MethodFactory IntranetTechnology Development reaches deal with LifeWare Ad agency celebrates 10-year anniversaryOAK recognized by Florida Education DepartmentSoftrim moves operations from Naples to EsteroFitch gives good ranking to Walter MortgageLee County Visitor, Convention Bureau director heads to St. PeteMoore & Williams to become Moore, BoguszMullet's Aluminum gets top PGT statusDebbie Does Freight adds corporate division

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Realco Florida LLC buys 91-acre Airport Technology CenterSarasota investors buys Treeline office buildingFort Myers ISP buys office for headquartersFox Creek Holdings LLC buys I-75 parcelBank officials buy land for headquartersArdaman & Associates official buys George F. Young buildingAmerica's Capital Partners buys four-building Breckenridge VIIISt. Petersburg group buys 34th Street North warehousePriority Developers, NY investors plan Triple J Ranch development

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2006
Landlords Rule

Sticker shock.That is what tenants in Gulf Coast office buildings and warehouses, whose leases are scheduled for renewal, may soon feel.Low vacancy rates combined with strong demand means rents will continue to escalate up and down the coast, from Tampa to Naples. What's more, the high cost of land, building materials and labor means developers have been slow to build new office complexes and warehouses to fill the void.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • June 20, 2023
St. Pete firm adds office 700 miles away — rather than lose employee

An accounting firm in St. Pete found a creative solution to keep an employee, who, for family reasons, needed to move 700 miles away.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 30, 2023
Lakewood Ranch apartment complex sells for $134.9 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a famed St. Pete retailer's building sells, more apartments may be coming to Venice, and out-parcels outside a luxury complex are sold.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 9, 2023
Construction to start on site of former Carousel Beach Inn

In the week's top commercial real estate news, two flex spaces sell, a Tampa hotel sells for $47 million, and a retailer plans to close two local stores.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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