• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Results for:

  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 6, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Collier to develop San Carlos retail, storage areasHadge & Associates buys final interest in Summerlin landPrimerica will develop new retail, office centerCedars Tennis Club's new owners plan renovationKaplan Bennett auctioning a pair of landmarksSarasota's Atco buys U.S. 301 BP stationGeorgia auto dealers buy Wesley Chapel ToyotaBlackhawk Realty Advisors buys Hidden Lake ApartmentsClearwater firm buys and plans makeover of St. James Place

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 24, 2004
Drive-by Litigation?

Small businesses battle what they call frivolous and expensive lawsuits bydisabled rights advocates.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 1, 2023
Turned Tides: Employers feeling privileged that employees even glance their way

At the FIBA Shifting Trends event on Tuesday, hospitality industry experts shared insights into how to deal with the latest shift in recruiting.

  • Advice
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By James Gwartney and David Macpherson | Guest Columnists |
  • May 26, 2022
The inevitable recession is forthcoming

Between World War II and 2020, inflation rose to 6% or more seven times. Each time, recession followed — six times it hit within three months of the peak inflation rate.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • February 22, 2019
Making ice in a pinch

After three generations as a family fishery on Pine Island, red tide put a deep freeze on Barnhill Fisheries stone crab and mullet business. Reinvention awaits as its new venture, Got Ice, caters to emergency deliveries.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 21, 2022
Author, Realtor says lucrative market is ripe for charitable giving of real estate

Nonprofits can raise more money, more efficiently, by embracing legacy listings, says Cami Baker.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 18, 2022
Eye care practice opens sleek new headquarters

High-end finishes and unique touches can be found throughout the new Frantz EyeCare office in Fort Myers.

  • Construction-Development
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2007
Same dance, New Tune

Bay City Plywood and Cabinets is rebranding itself to emphasize its all-wood cabinets, but it is retaining its offbeat side, including those commercials.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Parts on Tap

Carter|VerPlanck, a Tampa-based supplier of parts for water and wastewater plants, never stops searching for product innovations.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
College Prep 101

Studyworks, a Tampa-based college test preparation company, is taking on big competitors by forming a niche and offering online courses.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Trustreet Buys Perkins RestaurantsCompany to develop luxury condos in Fort MyersNaples group plans luxury condominiumsShopping center planned for Arborwood

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Private investors who are buying the Kansas-based parent of Gold Bank won't change the name Sarasota County's consultants report belabors the obvious for conference centerThe four remaining proposals to develop the city-own

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 1, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Florida Bar gives Walbolt appellate award GrayRobinson attorneys elected to boardsJudicial applicants sought for Pinellas-Pasco circuitStetson faculty members honored for workHill, Ward & Henderson hires new tax attorneyFoley & Lardner lawyers recognized By Chambers USACarlton Fields attorney becomes certified in tax lawSatterfield joins Broad & CasselFAWL installs new presidentFlorida Bar honors 50-year lawyers

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Tampa developer buys Mixon land for villageDevelopers purchase Siesta Key rentalsSBC Development buys land for Long Bar PointeGeorgia company buys Bay Harbor apartmentsThe Lutgert Cos. buys land in EsteroPalm Beach Garden builder buys land in North Fort Myers

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Finalist: Mike Miller

President and CEO of Waterford Cos.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Legal Briefs (Tampa)

Fabric King's widow seeks $6 million from her ex-lawyerJudge certifies class in lawsuit against Uniroyal TechnologyAttorney's action in ERISA litigation costs client $15,200

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
For Rent: Prime Locations

Real estate is not a one-size-fits-all business. What works for one business can leave another experienced entrepreneur an utter failure. You don't have to teach Stan Rutstein that business rule.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 19, 2009
Furnishing Growth

CEO Ray Fluitsma is on a mission to diversify and enhance the markets for custom furniture and millwork from AMC Industries.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2009
Ground HEAT

With a new law and the green movement on its side, EarthLinked Technologies is ready to take off with geothermal heat pumps.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • June 18, 2009
Review & Comment

S.B. 360 snips only the tip of the growth tumor

  • Opinion
« 820 821 822 823 824 825 826 827 828 829 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.


Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now