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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 27, 2012
The Pointe sells for $186 per square foot

Jackson, Miss.-based Parkway Properties Inc. purchased the 252,000-square-foot The Pointe office building in Westshore for $46.89 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 1, 2012
Flood Trapper

Floods in the Midwest this summer gave Everett “Buzz” Waid's the boost he needed to propel his flood-barrier business. It could be another big year for TrapBag.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 19, 2021
Smith & Associates reports record year

Tampa-based luxury oriented residential real estate brokerage firm Smith & Associates excelled in 2020 thanks to technological investments and strong relationships.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2021
Former area mortgage broker charged in $1 million scam

Thomas Errico was arrested June 10.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2021
Tech entrepreneur sells firm — without meeting buyer in person

The do-it-all virtual vibe of the pandmeic now includes whole acquisitions.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 22, 2021
Seagate, Barron Collier unite to buy Bonita Springs tract

175-acre parcel acquired Seagate Development Grou and Barron Collier Cos. for $6 million and slated for residential development represents one of the largest undeveloped pieces in the Lee County city.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 16, 2018
Economic forecast: James Ramos, founder and CEO, Ramos Companies, Tampa

James Ramos, founder and CEO of Ramos Companies in Tampa, Florida, predicts the state of the local economy in 2019.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2019
Home run: Ex-MLB star’s $16.5 million mansion sale shatters record

A three-story, 19,000-square-foot mansion in Belleair Shores has sold for a record-breaking $16.5 million, making it the highest-priced residential sale in the Tampa Bay area. The home belonged to former Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Ryan Howar

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2014
Fifth Third Center sells for $47M

Fairlead Commercial Real Estate and equity partner Bridge Investment Group Partners purchased the 19-story office building as an investment.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2015
Insula Cos. buys, plans upgrades to Rivermill, Village Square apartments

Sarasota-based Insula Cos. purchased the 136-unit Rivermill Apartments in Hudson and 92-unit Village Square Apartments in Port Richey for a combined $9.2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2015
$200M mixed-use project up for sale

Pineapple Square was going to transform downtown Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kyle Elliott, Williams Parker |
  • May 9, 2025
Debunking the Myths about Lead Based Paint

Although many people are aware of the potential hazards of lead-based paint, there is a lot of confusion on the topic.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2024
Shuttered roadside attraction launches auction. Want a 7-foot Santa?

The virtual auction is first of two events for the Shell Factory & Nature Park.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota commercial portfolio on the market for $77 million

The portfolio includes six properties and are all within a 1-mile radius on Cattleman and Fruitville roads.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 18, 2026
After nearly $39M land deal, Parrish residential project begins selling homes

Explore by Del Webb at North River Ranch will begin sales on May 20, before a May 30 grand opening.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • February 24, 2009
Review and Comment

There's a big price to Obama's Christmas

  • Opinion
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2026
Charlotte County medical transport firm surpasses 300 employees, drives for more

Ambitrans transports people in non-emergency medical situations in five counties in the region. More expansion — if it can hire the people to support it — is in the offing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • July 13, 2018
Design studio makes medical buildings lean and green

Damon Romanello leads Studio+ in designing health care spaces with lean design principles focused on patient comfort

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 18, 2022
Something to smile about: Dental college's new program a big win for grins

The U.S. dental industry faces declining numbers of new dentists, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Nova Southeastern University tackles the problem head-on.

  • Education
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