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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 26, 2014
Head pin

Bowling legend Patrick Ciniello is building a 48,000-square-foot bowling and entertainment center in Fort Myers. He plans to make it a showcase for the industry.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
Radio Web

The onslaught of the Internet, satellite radio and podcasts has altered the radio business. But Beasley Broadcast Group is investing in new technology to counter those threats.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Message in a bottle

Gas prices rose and home sales fell in 2007. People were watching their dollars more. But that didn't discourage Michael Probst from continuing to expand Cork & Olive or change the business model for the Tampa-based, service-oriented retail wine chain.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 5, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

The latest news on area movers and shakers is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2020
Credit union opens bilingual branch in area

Suncoast Credit Union has opened its 70th branch, located at 4340 W. Hillsborough Ave., in Tampa, Florida, and all staff members are fluent in both English and Spanish.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 12, 2025
Bonita Springs development announces new eateries, service providers

Midtown at Bonita on Bonita Beach Road is filling out the tenant roster on the commercial portion of the development.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 16, 2023
Trio of drug store deals totals nearly $17 million

$15.7 million for a storage facility, multifamily acreage hits the market and more medical centers open top the week's commercial real estate news.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 24, 2016
The doctor's office is in

Medical office buildings remain a highly sought after asset class, spurring new development statewide.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Lou Lasday: Build Relationships with those You Know

Getting up close and personal means top-of-mind and profitable.Lou Lasday writes about marketing.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 20, 2020
Stoneweg US makes rock-solid deal in St. Petersburg

Stoneweg US's $114 million purchase of the Trellis at the Lakes apartments marks its first acquisition in its home city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2022
Tampa tech firm nets $75M in private equity capital

Coherent, a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has raised $75 million in its Series B funding round.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Sterling Equities LLC buys Cameron Lakes ApartmentsTreasure Island Best WesternSea Castle sold for $9 millionInland Retail Trust buys vacant property on U.S. 19San Diego broker buys restaurant buildingTampa industrial facility sold

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 14, 2020
How to buy out a business partner

One key is to take emotion out of the process.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2019
New Yorkers continue to flee the state for Florida

The battle between New York and Florida has shifted, for now, from bagels vs. oranges, or snow against sun, to something more tangible: people. Florida is getting them, in droves, from New York (and several other northeast states.)

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Pointe Group Management buys Northern Trust buildingCedarwood Development buys more land for MagnoliaBuilder buys historic hotel, plans condominiumsTarragon Corp. buys Naples apartments Boca Raton developer builds shopping centerBoston developer plans mixed-use project in CharlotteThonotosassa warehouseNew York-based company buys Pinellas Park condos

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2012
Company plans to add 300 jobs

An Indianapolis company expands facility, plans to add 300 jobs in three years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 7, 2018
Airport announces nonstop service to Nashville

Allegiant Air now has nonstop service to 41 destinations from the Punta Gorda Airport.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2008
Coffee Talk

Cabinetmaker struggles to be busy: In a market full of ominous signs, here's one that screams out as especially gloomyRue Education pursues nursing solutions: There is a problem getting enough registered nurses on the Gulf Coast and throughout the country.The Vineyards: Naples no-drop zone: You'll have to forgive prospective homebuyers for feeling shy about signing a contract to buy a new house in Naples these daysThousands of homes, still an optimist: When more than 50 employees of Lakewood Ranch-based homebuilder Neal Communities gathered recently to celebrate the company's 7,000th home, they got more than a party.Cape Coral spotlight: Harmful or helpful?: Does an article in The Wall Street Journal generate home sales, even if the tone is negative?A glimpse inside Wal-Mart purchasing: It is rare that a small business owner, a vendor or supplier, can gain access to officials from the world's largest retailer, Wal-Mart. Centex bucks trend, selling new houses: Despite the slowdown in the residential market, Centex Homes sold 77 new houses in 75 days during its recent winter-clearance promotion in four Hillsborough County communities.Women unitein commercial real estate: Women long ago smashed the glass ceiling in residential real estate, but men still dominate Southwest Florida's commercial real estate industry.Entrepreneur mom sells cloth diapers: Amy Carr's daughter Emily couldn't wear disposable diapers beca

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 16, 2011
Thomas M. Cooley school buys second Camden parcel

The Thomas M. Cooley Law School purchased 4.49 acres east of the law school's new Tampa Bay campus for $1.47 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2011
JPMorgan Chase buys land for Palmer Ranch branch

JPMorgan Chase Bank NA purchased a parcel bordering Central Sarasota Parkway in Palmer Ranch for $1.25 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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