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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 18, 2013
Succession gauntlet

The Cox family has sold Chevrolets on the Gulf Coast since the Great Depression — through five generations. But succession for the youngest leaders wasn't a birthright.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 31, 2020
Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is expected to make "a real statement" with Tampa condos

Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton will put its name on a new Related Group condominium development in Tampa, a potent signal of the city’s growing status

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2006
Developer on the Defense

The developer behind one of the Gulf Coast's biggest projects fights back against criticism from elected officials that the firm doesn't do enough to build roads. How about nearly $80 million dollars worth over the last 15 years?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 9, 2010
Government Digest: July 9 - July 15

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 29, 2016
Silver lining

A science-based health and wellness firm goes all out in a move from Florida's east coast to Manatee County. Up next: Nanotechnology.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 25, 2015
California beckons

WikiRealty was born in Naples. But the company needed to move to California to attract talent and venture capital.

  • Industries
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 24, 2024
Bradenton to buy Tropicana property for $5.25M after council approves

The city of Bradenton is seizing an "opportunity to move into the future" for its public works department, City Administrator Rob Perry said.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2010
Corporate Report: June 18 - June 24

The latest updates from Syniverse Technologies, Mangrove Employer Services, and more.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2020
Pandemic crushes media firm’s profit, revenue

Beasley Broadcast Group took $26 million out of its cost structure to overcome pandemic challenges.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 29, 2022
Feld Entertainment pushes into new year with big show plans

Executives of the live show production company have a lot to look forward to in 2023, even as some industry challenges linger.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2008
Designs on Growth

Haneke Design helps clients use type, photos and infographics to tell their story more effectively and make more money.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 19, 2020
Former dog track reinvents itself, focused on poker

A voter-approved amendment was the initial catalyst that forced the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track owners to change strategies. With a $10 million project, and possibly more to come, their sights are set on more card shuffling.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • July 30, 2010
Circling the Deals

Veteran land dealer Mark Cooney is forging ahead with his unusually named firm, The Land Sharks, despite the tough real estate market. A move across the hall helped.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 7, 2017
Sight Unseen

Thanks to drone and GPS technology, data availability and Internet software, buyers no longer have to walk a property before buying.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 19, 2018
Key to success

Blue Steel Development and JLL think Polk County's Key Logistics will benefit from its size and speed of delivery.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
Sarasota County, North Port offer to buy Springs

Sarasota County and the city of North Port have offered to buy Warm Mineral Springs in North Port. The two municipalities proposed paying Cypress Lending Group Ltd. $6.5 million for the roughly 81-acre property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 8, 2013
URDANG, Crocker Partners buy Two Harbour Place, and extra land

The $32 million purchase price for the 12-story Two Harbour Place equated to $178 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2012
Beach Club owner buys Main Street buildings

The price equated to $102 per leasable square foot.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2012
Pollack Shores Real Estate Group buys land for NoHo apartment project

Atlanta-based Pollack Shores Real Estate Group purchased 9.4 acres in the North Hyde Park district for a total of $5.87 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2012
Robb & Stucky buys land, plans new store

Robb & Stucky International purchased a 2.3-acre site along Tamiami Trail and near the prominent retail corridor Fifth Avenue for $3.8 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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