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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2015
Catch the real estate rebound

Southwest Florida's real estate market is either red hot or down in the dumps.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Growth Spree

One of Sarasota's largest law firms is hiring nine new attorneys. Is that an indication of an upward employment trend for other firms?

  • Law
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2018
Krispy Kreme franchise territory is a sweet opportunity

After five years of pursuit, Jim Cosentino won Krispy Kreme franchise rights to southeast Florida. Now he's tackling the west coast of Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 11, 2024
Walmart shopping center in Brandon sells for $6.9 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, matching Sarasota apartment buildings sell, a CRE firm closes a deal and wins a prize in Fort Myers, and an interesting Lakeland property is on the market.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 22, 2023
Former Manatee County administrator named CEO of Sarasota aviation firm

Scott Hopes will succeed the company's founder.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 30, 2023
Sanibel couple establishes $2 million charitable fund

The donor-advised fund was established through the Charitable Foundation of the Islands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2022
Government watchdog: state can protect people from further financial post-Ian pain

Florida TaxWatch lays out a plan to help residents recover faster. 

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2023
Logistics firm exec says supply chain improving but recession could be a step back

BlueGrace Logistics’ COO Adam Blankenship says shipping costs are stabilizing “after a period of historically high levels for the past couple years.”

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 30, 2021
Survey dispels some Gen Z stereotypes

The future of the workforce shows some positive signs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 3, 2021
College launches cybersecurity major at area campus

Course topics include cybersecurity analytics, cybersecurity threat intelligence, database management, risk management, cloud solution architectures and cybersecurity governance and policies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2019
Tampa suburbs rank supreme in multifamily sales volume

The Tampa multifamily market remains hot.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2020
Prominent health care CEO returns to region after six years to run nonprofit

Gwen MacKenzie was previously a senior executive of Ascension with oversight for the Michigan market of 15 hospitals and health systems.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 5, 2019
Former NBA player joins forces with developer to help lead sustainable homes company

Dahntay Jones and Marshall Gobuty are teaming up to expand Pearl Homes' reach.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 24, 2018
Pair of Fort Myers, Estero apartments fetch $100 million in sales

A pair of Lee County apartment complexes trade for $100 million, a further sign that investor demand for multifamily rental projects in Fort Myers and Estero remain in demand

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2022
Travel insurance company rewards customers who stuck by firm in pandemic

Squaremouth took a deep look at one of its darkest days.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2014
Bank capitalizes on fast growth

Longtime Manatee County banker Bill Sedgeman's anxiety was at an apex when he sat down for lunch at the Polo Grill in east Manatee County one day in April 2009.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2015
Local company makes smart move

Economic development officials in the Tampa Bay region love to talk up regional cooperation. A win for Clearwater, for example, is also a win for Bradenton, the line goes, because a job is a job.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 5, 2025
Naples developer cites affordable housing law for luxury Sarasota project

The Lutgert Cos., which bought several parcels on Ringling between Palm and Pineapple avenues, is planning 167 residential units and nearly 19,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 20, 2026
Sarasota condo project passes $40M in sales in 45 days

1000 Boulevard of the Arts is building “momentum,” an executive with developer Kolter Urban says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 16, 2026
St. Petersburg's tallest residential building celebrates first retail tenant

Volta Wine + Market will open this summer inside the Residences at 400 Central tower in downtown St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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