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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 10, 2024
Andrew Blitch, 39

40 Under 40 winner Andrew Blitch is the owner of “A” Locksmith.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 28, 2023
Unique investment structure helps REIT break into Florida apartment market

With the purchase of a 260-unit Ruskin complex, Virginia-based Bonaventure expands into the state.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 31, 2022
Swedish construction firm building $19.5 million school in Tampa

Skanska has begun work on a new Dorothy Thomas Exceptional Center on Nundy Road.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 19, 2012
Dodge ball looks good at local college

Despite having only 850 students, New College of Florida looms large on lists that rank colleges in everything from academics to youthful energy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2014
Lincoln Shores apartments sells for $53M

Willner Realty & Development acquired the St. Petersburg lakefront property for $74,754 a unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Syniverse makes interim CEO permanent

Stephen Gray brings extensive telecommunications experience to the Tampa company's executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 3, 2025
Charlotte County hospital sells for $260 million, renamed

The purchase includes the land for ShorePoint Health Punta Gorda, a local hospital that closed year after Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2025
Sharks and spicy hot chicken: June on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Episodes Nos. 105-108 are now out of the Business Observer's podcast, "From the Corner Office."

  • Florida
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 4, 2025
St. Pete manufacturing giant acquires Maryland pharma company

With a plan to expand its pharmaceutical solutions arm, St. Pete-based engineering and manufacturing giant Jabil recently secured a deal to acquire Pharmaceutics International Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 13, 2025
Sarasota company acquires two dental practices

Parkview Dental Partners acquired Lifetime Smiles Dental Care offices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 22, 2025
National wealth management company invests in Sarasota financial firm

Summit Financial of New Jersey has made a strategic investment in LPF Advisors of Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Sheila Espinol, 37

Co-proprietor, Premier Estate Sales of Florida

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Jill Athridge, 39

CEO and owner, Stage Door Studios

  • Class of 2017
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Dan Stone, 37

Vice President of Franchise Development, Front Burner Brands

  • Class of 2014
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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.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 8, 2016
No insurance, no problem

Gulf Coast Family Care doesn't accept insurance, but it passes the savings in administrative costs to its patients.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 30, 2015
Farming opportunity

A prominent land-brokerage firm in Fort Myers is launching an agriculture land division as interior areas of the state get renewed interest from developers, investors and industry consolidators.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 11, 2018
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point described as "irreplaceable asset"

Hyatt Coconut Point $220 million sale in Bonnita Springs sets new record with Host Hotels & Resorts purchase from Hyatt Hotels Corp.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2007
Dividend Delight

William Schoen led a deal to borrow $3.25 billion and give long-suffering shareholders a $2.4 billion dividend. Here's an inside look at why and how the deal came together.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 15, 2018
Sarasota Memorial board votes to buy former newspaper office $11.83 million

Sarasota Memorial Hospital's board votes Oct. 15 to buy the former Herald-Tribune Media Group at 1741 Main St. in downtown Sarasota.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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