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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 19, 2019
At St. Armands Circle, investor popularity goes around and comes around

The popular St. Armands Circle retail district in Sarasota is receiving renewed attention after a spate of high-profile transactions involving the Columbia Restaurant Group and Benderson Development Co.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 28, 2017
Mr. Turnaround

A.G. Lafley helped breathe new life into Procter & Gamble and downtown Cincinnati. Can he do the same for Sarasota?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2013
Corporate Report: Oct. 11

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • October 9, 2025
Janessa Weiland, 39

40 Under 40 winner Janessa Weiland is COO and managing partner of Chapman Insurance Group.

  • Class of 2025
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  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • June 26, 2023
BBQ place exits east Manatee County for downtown Sarasota

Nancy’s Bar-B-Q is returning to downtown Sarasota after not being able to reach an agreement to renew the lease at Lorraine Corners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • May 23, 2022
Transactions: May 17-23

Multiple vacant Collier County land deals highlight this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 1, 2021
Economic Forecast: Broker sees office, industrial opportunities ahead in commercial real estate

The pandemic has encouraged work-from-home situations that have led some companies to downsize spaces, but Susan Goldstein says offices will continue to be important for company culture and creativity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 22, 2022
Transactions: Aug. 2-8

Tampa office building sale for nearly $50 million highlights transactions this week.

  • Transactions
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 1, 2022
Bill Edwards expresses opposition to Dalí Museum expansion proposal

The former Tampa Bay Rowdies owner, whose company manages the nearby Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, says the referendum question amounts to an attempted “land grab.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Mission: Achievement

Gulf Coast nonprofits are suffering when it comes to donations, another byproduct of the economic slowdown. At least one group though, is looking to raise its entrepreneurial profile.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 28, 2010
Cheap stuff

Veteran economist Gregory Miller says Florida could lead the country to stronger-than-expected economic growth.

  • Finance
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Beyond minority growth

Revenues continue to grow for J2 Engineering, a 2007 Review Entrepreneur of the Year Tampa runner-up. The company is growing through the delicate are of mastering work with government.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2009
Stormy Dreams

The hurricane shutters industry has endured two major problems the past three years: A recession and few major storms to draw attention to drive demand. One entrepreneur hopes to beat back the trend.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 7, 2011
Home Run Swing

After 25 years with his father's company, and now in his second term leading Tampa's chamber, Chuck Sykes does not flinch from taking tough stands.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 28, 2012
Closer to School

A group of young technology executives from Cuba are growing their software company by helping schools communicate with parents and businesses.

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  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 13, 2011
Profit & Ministry

Steve Strang keeps his eye on the bottom line while continuing to spread the word through his Charisma Media publishing company, which has produced 13 bestsellers.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
Hiring Grads

Why does a company choose to expand operations in Fort Myers? One reason: Less competition for university students and recent graduates.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 5, 2012
Engineering Her Business

Stephanie Caldwell launched her engineering firm, Greensite Engineering, after she was laid off in 2009.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2021
Auto sales veteran motors through challenges

Ferman Motor Car Co. is one of the largest dealership groups nationwide, with more than 1,300 employees and annual sales of $850 million.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 6, 2020
KRATE container park at the Grove at Wesley Chapel

KRATE, a container park featuring a mix of retail and restaurant properties, is set to open in early 2021 at the Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping center in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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