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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Concession Developers prepares for fall start on golf courseTown & Country Developers starts Villas at Oak TrailMcClain buys land for fourth SonicsUnited Bank buys landon State Road 70

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 7, 2012
Corporate Report: December 7

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2007
Unreal land elevation

Many landowners from Tampa to Naples aren't lowering prices on large residential tracts, despite the sharp drop in new-home construction. Some say it's just a matter of time before they do.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Supply side Growth

Raymond Building Supply rode the residential-construction boom in Southwest Florida. In the midst of the downturn, it's planning for the rebound.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2007
Real Opportunities

Dennis Gilkey, who recently resigned as CEO of the Bonita Bay Group, says there are opportunities to make money in Southwest Florida real estate.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Sunset Automotive closes on Darby dealershipSarasota developer prepares for Devonshire Park Two companies ACQUIRE Sarasota warehouseWellington-based investor buys land in Collier CountyTampa company buys RV Park at Fort Myers BeachAdams Homes buys land in Lehigh Acres

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 17, 2003
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana Edition)

This week's items: Kauffman partnership buys Simple Sam PlazaNew York family buys 6400 Gulf of MexicoBradenton doctors to build Manatee medical officeBradenton psychologist relocating practice to East Glen

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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 Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2012
One of a Kind

Nathan Benderson turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of success and philanthropy. He died April 7.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Finalist: Vern Buchanan

Founder, CEO of Buchanan Enterprises

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 26, 2013
Land advantage

Mark Wilson was an early buyer of premium lots in Naples and Sarasota, but it's paying off today.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 17, 2013
Ghost buster

The son of Cuban immigrants, Carlos Beruff overcame a poor childhood to find long-term success in homebuilding. Annual sales, near $60 million, are at an all-time high.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 24, 2014
Relax max

David and Julie Nodland run the best franchise store in the Relax the Back chain of more than 100 stores. Working with the health care industry is part of their success.

  • Strategies
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • December 5, 2014
Business of art

Cassie and Jake Greatens use parties to attract new customers to their contemporary art gallery.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2015
Warehouse wishes

Mega-deals by institutional buyers spark concerns about a lack of supply in the market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Carolina financier buys Tampa, Cape Coral, Plantation apartmentInvestors buy Paddle Creek CenterCape Coral buyer plans Littleton Road developmentSouthwest Capital Bank buys CreeksideHanover, Metlife buy land for apartmentsDeBartolo buys new headquarters, moving to Kennedy BoulevardGold Coast/Coke distribution facility soldOntario investor buys North Port landFifth Third plans new University bank center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate:Venice hotel owners acquire local Holiday Inn Ocean Properties buys Lido resort, plans major renovationsMcKibbon buys land in Gulf Coast Town CenterBarfield Bay Properties buys Terrace PointeHillsborough Community College buys former Alterman building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 17, 2021
Taking the cryptic out of cryptocurrency: Embracing digital money

The economy is increasingly becoming more digitized — and cryptocurrency leads the charge. For the businesses and entrepreneurs first in line, there could be some rich rewards.

  • Finance
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 12, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Drew Northport Investments buys 514 acresSarasota developer buys School Avenue landHoward Johnson owners acquire portion of existing landRe/Max expandsHealth Care Property to buy CNL PropertiesNaples' Stock Development chosen for Murdock VillageNaples Lumber, Supplyinvests in Fort Myers siteOffice SpaceRedstone buys former Winn DixieFirst Industrial Realtybuys 19 buildingsOak Bend buys Buccaneer Plaza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2024
Six months later: The drama behind the $3.1B PGT Innovations sale

The blockbuster acquisition for window and door maker PGT Innovations took years to come together. It also took hundreds of phone calls, dozens of meetings and determined and competitive executives.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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