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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 10, 2026
Pinellas boat giant backs CEO amid activist investor's 'failed management' accusations

Donerail has offered to buy MarineMax for nearly $1.1 billion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 9, 2026
Challenges await as Hoffmann prepares to take over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. will become chairman of Lee Enterprises after $51 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2026
AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

The twice-indicted Sarasota businessman is awaiting trial in Maryland with a new baby and while, prosecutors say, running a new private jet business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 18, 2026
$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

  • Florida
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • March 16, 2023
Why next-gen leadership transitions fail

Planning for a smooth succession in a business is a good idea. Trusting that plan? Even better.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 16, 2007
A Shark Tale

Jim DePorre turned his personal adversityinto an American success story by balancing risks. He leans more toward taking them.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 14, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Sarasotan Buys Land for Atrium on RinglingWaterford Cos. buys fourth phaseDeveloper announcesVenice's Charleston PlaceSarasota developer plans full-service I-75 hotel

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 25, 2008
Built to own

John Westfall's wants to expandhis strategy of building small one-story detached office buildings from Tampa to Orlando and Sarasota.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2008
No quick fix

Commercial real estate on the Gulf Coast will feel the effects of the economic downturn in 2009. Here's how to prepare.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Real Estate Briefs

This week's items: Bradenton entrepreneur redevelops Ninth Ave. warehouseVenice Little Theatre relocates props departmentJohn Cannon Homes sees record third quarter

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 29, 2010
Full Circle

Foundation Realty Advisors makes its first major property acquisition, bringing its top executive back to where he started.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 5, 2013
Show me the door

Entrepreneurs whose companies survived the recession are now thinking about retirement. George Ebel highlights the succession issues they face.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 3, 2012
Down the hatch

A specialty food distributor plans to help its suppliers grow by providing them with capital and expertise.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 10, 2012
Land Rush

Two major land deals are further confirmation that a housing recovery is under way. This winter's selling season will confirm builders' optimism.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2020
Gimme Shelter: Global rock star’s girlfriend buys $2M home in area

Melanie Hamrick, girlfriend of Mick Jagger, has bought a home in The Lake Club.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • August 19, 2020
Automotive group executive expects August, September to be toughest months for inventory

Gettel, with $1 billion in gross revenue in 2019, has 17 dealerships.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2022
Arizona company buys mobile home park for $363 million

Cove Communities pays near record price for Fort Myers manufactured home community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • September 14, 2018
Change management

Here are five ways to help drive a culture of change.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • February 23, 2018
Statement Earrings

Broken earrings led Linda Keefe on a years-long journey. That led to a business, and lots of lessons learned.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Dick Batchelor |
  • October 21, 2016
Amendment 1 would protect consumers

Opponents of Amendment 1 don't want you to buy your own solar panels and generate your own electricity.

  • Florida
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