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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2022
Sod business balances new opportunities with inflation-laden anxieties

The second-generation leader of a fast-growth sod company modernized the company in a host of ways. But some old-school principles — quality and a strong work culture among them — remain a priority.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
'Good Golly, Miss Molly'

Larry Thompson, known for overcoming big obstacles in big jobs, has a doozy on his hands: Infusing business principles into an arts-focused college.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 2, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Benderson completes Towne Center purchaseZuckerman Group, JEG buy land for office buildingGrand Oaks Properties plans office parkSarasota Conservation Foundation group buys waterfront propertyNeviot Realty buys The Preserve at Temple TerraceWood Partners buys land for 610 FranklinMarissa Collections buys location on Third StreetManheim acquires Southwest Florida Auto AuctionNaples group buys land, plans mixed-use project

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2003
Innovation Awards Other Finalists

Other Finalists of the Review's Innovation Awards contest, which includes: CallMiner, The Gemesis Corp., Highwall Technologies, Shepherd Systems and Viking Technology

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • May 6, 2011
Tampa's Table Setter

New Mayor Bob Buckhorn, a Democrat, won his seat handily with business community support. He plans to keep it with an agenda focused on permitting and regulatory reform, and shrinking government.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • January 26, 2023
Supply chain issues may be the new normal for commercial real estate

Rather than riding out the supply chain delays, William Wilson expects the industry to adapt by going by worst-case scenario timelines.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • 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
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
Corporate Report

PGT trims workforce, cites residential downturnMangrove Employer Service buys Las Vegas clientSarasota's Bonecrunch Fighting lands SunSports broadcast dealSirion Therapeuticsplans new drug filingFirst Advantage's DealerTracksells stock for $98 million

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2008
The New CFOs

CPA Tim Norstrem knows the value of financial professionals, but he's trying to get others to see them as more than just numbers crunchers

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2004
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Could Charley kill Florida's golden goose - construction?The Florida Brownfields Association rescheduled its Florida Brownfields ConferenceMerging Point Design executives star Nuevo Punto Advertising Group

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Construction Growth Continues

Multifamily development in Sarasota and Manatee counties fell this year. But single-family construction continued to grow.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Following the Crowds

Community institutions score big in the lucrative and growing South Tampa banking market.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana edition)

Another Sarasota SossoBank values concern analystHoly ringmasterFight over fiberJohnson switches firmSBA looks for nominees

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 23, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: July 23 - July 29

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2013
Corporate Report: May 17

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 26, 2012
Big-space shortage

Tenants are taking up big blocks of warehouse space as the economy recovers, reducing vacancies in many larger buildings. But rents haven't risen to entice developers — yet.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 27, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Jan. 27

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 14, 2021
Prominent area eye surgeon dies at 53

Dr. Bill Lahners helped grow Center for Sight into one of the largest eye care practices in the region.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 31, 2020
What They're Saying: JLL

Tampa Bay’s office market hasn’t been greatly impacted by COVID-19 as yet, but the CRE brokerage firm remains cautious about the future of the secto in the region.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 20, 2019
Work at 200 Central is like an upgrade to Versailles

Two years after buying 200 Central Ave., downtown St. Petersburg's most iconic office building, owner Third Lake Capital has unveiled a series of improvements to the lobby and new tenants.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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