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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 8, 2020
Roofing distributor names managing partner for area

Before becoming manager of the Sarasota location in 2018, Roberts served as the branch manager for the Bradenton location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 13, 2020
Prominent restaurant company leader resigns from role

Liz Smith has resigned as executive chairwoman at Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2018
Ian Black Real Estate deals sells quickly

In an unusually fast trade, a Las Vegas company called Diamond Creek Holdings bought a Sarasota industrial building in just 10 days, thanks to due diligence and environmental studies in place from commercial brokerage Ian Black Real Estate

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 4, 2019
Gargiulo buys Collier land for $63.3 million

Gargiulo Inc. has spent more than $63 million to acquire Collier County land from Collier Enterprises in one of the largest land deals in Southwest Florida in the past decade.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2019
In wake of sale, software firm makes two acquisitions

Tampa, Florida-based business automation software firm ConnectWise has acquired Continuum and ITBoost and entered into a strategic partnership with Webinfinity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2019
Securities fraud complaint alleges $7M scam

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation has filed an administrative complaint against seven firms and individuals, including Tampa, Florida, financial consultant Wally Mackey and his company, Sycamore Group Inc., for allegedly selling unregistered secu

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • March 23, 2018
Supplement seller develops feature for Amazon device

As a feature for customers, a Sarasota company has developed an Alexa Skill for Amazon Echo.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 7, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield wins big

The Tampa office of commercial real estate brokerage firm Cushman & Wakefield cleaned up at the annual Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' Pinnacle Awards late last month, with nine first place awards.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2017
Developer buys 268-acre site for $7M

Site is in fast-growing northeast Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 2, 2017
Young hoops stars to jam region

Culligan City of Palms Classic will be held in December.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2017
Businessman sentenced to 57 months in prison for fraud

Casey Padula of Port Charlotte was the sole shareholder of Demandblox.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2017
Brokerage maintains market dominance with lease deal

Ian Black Real Estate now handles all significant office leasing from Fruitville Road south to Bee Ridge Road

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 5, 2018
Bug Out

Strong growth set to continue for regional company.

  • Strategies
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  • By Janet Leiser |
  • October 18, 2013
Patty Durell

Owner, Rock Solid Fitness

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Echo Realty enters Florida via Tampa

The retail real estate firm acquired Westgate Plaza in Citrus Park from Kimco for $11 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2014
Echo Realty enters Florida via Tampa

The retail real estate firm acquired Westgate Plaza in Citrus Park from Kimco for $11 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2014
Medicare scam nets 30-month prison term

The Medicare Fraud Strike Force investigated the $28.3 million case.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 4, 2014
Argos USA buys Tampa plant as part of Vulcan Materials acquisition

Atlanta area cement and concrete manufacturer/supplier Argos USA purchased a 50.03-acre cement and gravel plant for $13.67 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2014
Rock star execs make up 2014 United Way board

Sarasota attorney Bill Merrill chairs the board that oversees the nonprofit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Miami investment group buys six flex/industrial buildings

BUYER: Brandon Commerce Center LLC (principal: Greg Zeifman), Miami

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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