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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 5, 2016
Pin interest

Virginia Haley's politics these days revolve around encouraging people to visit Sarasota. Her office tells a bigger story.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2016
Let's Make a Deal

Sarasota and Manatee counties crush the rest of the Gulf Coast when it comes to the lowest prices of used cars, according to a new report from Autolist.com.

  • News
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 21, 2024
High earners in Tampa-St. Pete, Sarasota-Bradenton have light tax load

Recent income research finds Tampa Bay is highly ranked — in low taxes for high earners. Sarasota-Bradenton's high earners make more annually but also pay more in taxes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 10, 2025
European firm buys interest in massive Gasworx project in Tampa

The developers behind the Tampa project have taken out a $182 million loan to "accelerate the development" of three parcels.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2024
Tampa real estate trust seeks more Wall Street respectability

Sila Realty Trust has begun the process to get listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 8, 2024
Tampa hotel acquired for $34M — over $8M less than previous price

A Texas investment firm has bought The Residence Inn near Tampa International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 19, 2023
Iconic Tampa seafood shop closes after 47 years

Cox's Seafood Market on Dale Mabry closed last month as the owners decided to retire.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2025
Highways, homebuilders and nonprofits: September on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Some of the key insights and pieces of wisdom bits from the past month of "From the Corner Office" podcast episodes.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 7, 2025
Yeti buys Charlotte County drinkware company’s designs in $38M deal

Helimix, which makes shaker bottles for sports drinks in Punta Gorda, sold its specialized designs and other assets to Yeti.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 10, 2025
Benderson buys Clearwater center with Whole Foods, Nordstrom Rack, Target

The Manatee County real estate company's newest shopping center is part of Countryside Mall in Pinellas County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 19, 2022
Fear of a recession, rising rates means a change in how housing market is seen

While the market cools down, the dynamics in the housing market shift — as does how investors and brokers approach it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 9, 2023
Tampa, St. Pete renters would get moderate space in home buying

If home-buying, renters in Orlando would do better, but renters in Miami would get much less space than Tampa Bay.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 18, 2011
Long hold

There may be great commercial real estate deals on the Gulf Coast today, but it could be years before investors see returns.

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 10, 2025
Tampa youth program shutters, 144 employees laid off

The offender rehabilitation program, which was run by Tennessee based Wayne Halfway House, was located at the Tampa Bay Girls Academy on Columbus Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
Borders bankruptcy isn't good for indies

You might think the widespread store closings resulting from Borders' recent bankruptcy would be good news for independent booksellers. But you'd be wrong.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2011
Penn-Florida, Edge Principal Advisors buy Lakeview Center, Eastpointe

A joint venture partnership purchased a mortgage covering the Lakeview Center and Eastpointe office buildings from GE Capital and took ownership of the properties in lieu of foreclosure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2013
Feldman Equities joint venture buys, renovating former Wells Fargo Plaza

The price equated to $107 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2012
U.S. Army buys 15 acres for Cape Coral reserve center

The United States Army purchased 15 acres in northeast Cape Coral for $2.25 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2021
Bank buys building for $1.35M, plans bigger branch

Renovations will be completed next year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2020
NYSE delists bankrupt area firm from stock exchange

Hertz Global Holdings now trades on the over-the-counter market, under the symbol HTZGQ.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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