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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 16, 2024
Naples home on less than 1 acre sells for $36.49 million

The home is one of the top 10 highest prices on record for that area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 16, 2025
Report: Tampa No. 2 retail real estate market nationwide

Only Charlotte, North Carolina, was better than Tampa when it came to the performance of its retail real estate.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

No crisis yet: Richard X. Bove has weighed in on the much-debated housing bubble.Attention: Medical malpractice attorneys: Almost 15% of Florida physicians who answered recent queries from regulators could not provide state-required proof that they can pay a medical malpractice claim.Clearwater bar loses oldest past president: In 1951, Harry Truman was the U.S. president and Winston Churchill was British prime minister. That same year Howard P. Rives became president of the Clearwater Bar Association.Joining big lobby: A Sarasota bank executive is taking a more active role in advocating for his industry.More important than money?: Sarasota Business Center is pushing a summer special that's a little different from the typical real estate promotion.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 22, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

More important than money?: Sarasota Business Center is pushing a summer special that's just a little different from the typical real estate promotion.Arena alive?: Ever since a construction stoppage earlier this year killed the possibility of the Lakewood Ranch hockey arena opening for the 2005 hockey season, rumors have circulated that the project was dead.L-3 gifts $100,000 to USF: L-3 Communications Aviation Recorders has contributed $100,000 to the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee for the Crosley Campus Center scheduled to open in fall 2006.Attention: Medical malpractice attorneys: Almost 15% of Florida physicians who answered recent queries from regulators could not provide state-required proof that they can pay a medical malpractice claim.No housing crisis yet: Richard Bove has weighed in on the much-debated housing bubble.Joining big lobby: A Sarasota bank executive is taking a more active role in advocating for his industry.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 9, 2021
On the Move

Sudler Cos. has developed primarily in New Jersey for the past century. But a new generation at the family company believes other markets — namely Central Florida — deserve attention, too.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2022
Two for 2022: A look at commercial real estate in the new year

The hotter than hot market might show signs of cooling off in 2022 — with dwindling inventory a chief concern among several industry experts.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 10, 2015
A hospital without beds

Lee Memorial Health System plans to build a hospital in South Lee County that will have everything but the beds.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 9, 2005
Laser Sharp

CEO Dean Akers focused Ideal Image Development on one niche - laser hair removal - and the whole customer experience. The results: explosive growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 2, 2019
At fire truck plant, attention to detail reigns — right down to shiny red paint

About 500 employees work at the 37-acre Pierce Manufacturing plant in Bradenton.

  • Strategies
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 5, 2018
Dream Come True

Leadership, says one of the region's newest big company CEOs, is knowing how to get the answer — not the answer itself.

  • Strategies
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 12, 2024
'Customer is always right' attitude fosters growth at Sarasota metal store

Stanley and Natalie Kinnett own two Metal Supermarkets retail businesses in Florida, including one with a 93% customer satisfaction rating.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Brokered Loyalty

CLW Real Estate Services Group in Tampa pledges to spend most of its time helping existing clients to grow rather than mining for new ones.

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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.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 5, 2023
Pandemic financial relief firm seizes opportunity, seeks to hire 100 employees

A lesser-known pandemic relief program has attracted a flurry of scammers. But a Tampa company is determined to do right by its clients — and hopefully keep them around as it evolves.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

SMH buys space in Heritage Medical Plaza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Deliberately Diverse

Doing a little bit of everything has helped a 12-year-old architectural firm pass $4 million in annual revenues. Managing growth and succession planning are the next challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 3, 2023
Famed Parisian fashion house Chanel opens Tampa store

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a mobile home park is bought in Fort Myers, a Virginia convinience store sells in Palmetto, and retailers open in Tampa.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2007
George Rauch: Bull market discounts bad news

Despite all of the obvious economic dislocations, the stock market has a mind of its own. For now, as the saying goes, 'the trend is your friend.'

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
Free Press (Sara/Mana)

Economic Development Council provides incentive moneyHarris announces grant for Sarasota-Bradenton AirportSarasota president receives technical assistance from NASAYPG Group receives Salvation Army awardClarke Advertising gives scholarships to RinglingLifestyle FamilyFitness buys clubsDowntown Partnership upgrades technologyGE subsidiary opens Manatee headquartersUSF offers master's degree for working professionalsChildren First receives$19,210 in grant money

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2008
Corporate Report

Walter Industries Inc. plansto spin-off, merge subsidiaryCPC of America hires FTIto explore strategic optionsLiving Water Products licensesColeman name for tubs, spasSource Interlink subsidiary tomarket "AnimalAtlas" DVD

  • Industries
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