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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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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 14, 2023
Syrup company goes from $5,000 loan to $60M in sales

Jordan Engelhardt keeps finding her way around and through obstacles. In the process she’s built a small syrup empire.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • May 21, 2023
7 steps to making the hard changes in a family business a bit easier

Avoiding change, particularly in a family business, is a risky proposition.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 15, 2019
Amped up: PowerChord delivers hit after hit for clients

St. Petersburg, Florida, marketing firm PowerChord was founded by rock guitarist Pat Schunk, who was frustrated with buying music equipment online in the early days of e-commerce.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2022
Author, Realtor says lucrative market is ripe for charitable giving of real estate

Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 5, 2022
Stadiums, hotels, multifamily and museums: St. Pete releases proposals for Trop redevelopment

With the future of the Tampa Bay Rays in play, St. Petersburg publishes the proposals submitted by four developers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 22, 2006
Prepped for Growth

Observers say the residential real estate downturn isn't going to do serious damage to the Gulf Coast's economy. Low unemployment, population growth and millions of tourists will drive the region's economy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 6, 2007
'Capitalism at Its Finest'

Small- and medium-size companies are benefiting from increased competition among Tampa Bay area banks for their business now that the housing market has slowed.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
It's Easy Being Green

Building an environmentally sound office for his new headquarters was nice for one architect, but not enough. It had to save him money, too.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at business briefs from around the Gulf Coast for free.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
Executive Session with Lynn Mergen

The Gulf Coast Business Review sat down with the new CEO of Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 21, 2005
Stayin' Alive

A cutting-edge biotechnology company learns there is more to building a successful company than science. Now, it's looking to grow by buying other companies.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

MLS mess: Few people are talking publicly, but many local Realtors are wondering about a dispute raging between the Manatee and Sarasota realty associations.Wal-Mart, FDOT face off: A battle is starting to brew in Newtown over an 18-acre Brownfield site owned by the city of Sarasota at U.S. 301 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way.Growth management issues: State Senator Mike Bennett, chair of the Senate Community Affairs Committee, seems destined to create a political stir.The Concession goes high fashion: International style maven Adrienne Vittadini has joined The Concession as head of the Architectural Review Committee.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2008
Bankruptcy Conflicts

Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. negotiates to avoid Masonite bankruptcy as both the company's owner and a major creditor. More such situations from private equity firms are expected.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Downtown platform that needs a candidateSave water, have a cold oneStudying really pays offBanker of the Year Nomination

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2004
Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

This week's items: Stetson law courtroom named after Tampa pioneer Tampa Bay judges appointed to justice commission Smith elected lead partner at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick New associate joins Phelps Dunbar office

  • Law
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 19, 2003
Regional Roundup

This week's items: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT RDMC CORP. GETS CONTRAC SBA HONORS OUTBACK NETWOLVES SECURES $5.5 MILLION EARNINGS INCREASE NEW HOTEL ARTS DONATIONS CABLE COMPETITION

  • Industries
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 15, 2009
Only option is winning

At Ambassador Limo, Ken Lucci has held true to a demanding management style. The result: a service company that continues to grow despite a challenging market.

  • Strategies
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