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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 2, 2023
Tampa REIT pays $59.95 million for Chicago medical building

Sila Realty continues to grow with purchase of Loyola University Medical Center-run facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2024
Georgia firm acquires 150-employee Bradenton baking business

Bradenton-based commercial bakery St. Armands Baking Co. has been sold to Engleman’s Bakery of Norcross, Georgia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Jessica Burdick |
  • December 19, 2025
From Homes to Heavy Industrial: How Loyd Robbins & Co. Shapes Southwest Florida Real Estate

Loyd Robbins & Co. is an independent real estate firm in Sarasota, Florida, offering a full principles of integrity, market expertise, and personalized guidance, the firm has established itself as a trusted resource for buyers, sellers, investors, and business owners navigating one of the state’s most active real estate regions.

  • Loyd Robbins & Co.
  • By Loyd Robbins |
  • March 27, 2026
Thinking About Building a Commercial Project?

Developing a commercial project—whether retail, industrial, office, or multifamily—comes with many moving parts. Before anyone puts a shovel in the ground, there are numerous factors that need to be carefully evaluated.

  • Loyd Robbins & Co.
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 30, 2026
Sarasota printing company merges with print, mail business

Target Graphics has merged with Andrick & Associates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 30, 2025
$40M in penthouses sell at Naples development

3300 Gulf Shore will contain a private marina and other high-end amenities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Dubai Investment Group acquires multifamily propertiesThe Sembler Co. buys St. Petersburg propertiesWilder Corp. buys Ameri-Life Towers in ClearwaterResponse Mail Express obtains$2.5 million mortgage La Risa Development LLC buys property for condosMarket Street MortgageCEO named to UM boardFreemarr Homes buys 23 lots to build single-family homesElliott Ross sets record year for salesFleischmanGarcia wins architectural awardPalm Harbor Development LLC obtains $29.46 million mortgagHotel Detroit and Bishop Hotel to undergo improvements

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Bloomberg News |
  • January 8, 2009
Frozen with Fear

Banks' 'catatonic fear' of lending means consumers don't get the TARP relief promised by Washington. The feds either need to force banks to lend or get out of the business of taxpayers owing shares of private banks.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2004
Developement Oasis

Downtown Fort Myersi left-behind status is yielding new waterfront condominium developments with great vigor o $1 billion worth.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 8, 2018
Jebco Ventures set to debut Embassy Suites, start on Hampton Inn & Suites nearby in Sarasota

Sarasota developer Jebco Ventures begun by Jim Bridges in 1975 has embarked on a pair of new hotels in city's downtown that will add more than 300 new rooms to inventory

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2008
Lost Edge

A 30-year-old Gulf Coast knife company is fighting to avoid its demise. It hopes some big risks will result in a big payoff.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 17, 2016
It's a small world

The number of community banks on the Gulf Coast has dropped by nearly two-thirds in the last 10 years. Some think the bank-creation cycle will start again.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Adam Flood, 32

Manager of process excellence, LeeSar

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 9, 2021
Several yacht clubs in the area are navigating higher-than-normal member numbers

Many contribute the growth to the safety that the clubs provided during the pandemic. Now they're exploring ways to expand without diminishing the elegance.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2023
Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2023
Toronto software firm opens Tampa office

WellnessLiving makes the move to Florida less than a year after receiving $66 million in funding.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 3, 2022
International trade value and state exports are on the rise

A new report projects that the Sunshine State’s resiliency will lead to solid growth in global exports.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2022
Regional health care system, after long search, names new leader

Stephanie Conners will serve as president and CEO of BayCare, succeeding Tommy Inzina, who plans to retire.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2022
Nearly 600 adult housing apartments planned for area

The 55-plus apartments are spread out through three projects in Wesley Chapel, Venice and South Naples.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2022
Women-led financial advisory firm receives charter, breaks new ground

Newly formed Adelphi Trust Co., based in St. Petersburg, is the only Florida company of its kind founded, managed and owned by women.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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