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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 7, 2020
Developer Edge Central pushing ahead with St. Petesburg police headquarters project

Following a COVID-19-inspired delay, the former St. Petersburg police headquarters is now poised for an $80 million, mixed-use redevelopment.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 28, 2019
Contractor company now at Southwest Florida's Beck and call

With one market tapped out for growth opportunity, a builder and home services firm with a storied history boldly seeks new territory. Beck Companies is headed into a crowded space.

  • Strategies
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes |
  • October 13, 2017
Protecting Your Valuable Business Information and Relationships

The loss of corporate data can be devastating. We also know that when a former employee or former business owner solicits business contacts or employees, the results can be equally damaging.

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 29, 2024
Lee Health, with competitive forces swirling, becomes private nonprofit

The largest employer in Lee County has changed its business model.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 15, 2006
Rooms to Grow

Room rates at Gulf Coast hotel rooms have been steadily rising, spurring construction of new hotels from Tampa to Naples. But high land and materials costs could undercut the boom.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2013
The Jewel Rule

Several downtowns on the Gulf Coast have turned into busy, or almost busy, hubs of building activity — sights not seen in six years in many cases. Will the momentum last?

  • Industries
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 15, 2016
Connecticut connection

The hot Naples residential real estate market is getting national attention. New competitors like Connecticut-based William Raveis Real Estate are planning big moves there and across Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • June 19, 2025
Planning board rejects Sarasota synagogue's plan to sell site

The century-old synagogue Temple Beth Sholom wants to sell 6 acres of property for a multifamily development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • January 27, 2026
UTC in Sarasota-Manatee would get special taxing powers under proposed bill

If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Edens & Avant buys Colonial CrossingsLiberty Investment Properties plans second Fort Myers hotelLocation Finders plans small retail stripHoliday Cove RV Resort sold, may turn condoAmsdell family buys site for self storageTempus Electronic owner building new home, moreInvestors acquire Largo's Wachovia buildingBayfront Health System buys suites in St. PeteSterndrive Engineering moving to Oldsmar

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2009
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

SMH buys space in Heritage Medical Plaza

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

First American plans Fort Myers branchR&S Development gears up for SandalwoodDeangelis construction buys Alico industrial buildingMichigan investors buy Royal Oaks CenterGolden Aluminum Extrusion buys Plant City plantTampa dealership group buys Precision KiaMattison's group expands to Tamiami TrailNaples hotel group buys land for Hyatt PlaceCenter for Premier Dentistry moving to Clark Road

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2008
Corporate Report

Lazydays delays paying debitin effort to reduce costsNfinanse Discover Cardsoffered at Winn-Dixie storesHSN teams with supermodelAlt on TV, online next monthBrown & Brown Inc.buying Conner Strong unitSyniverse Holdings launchesstockholder rights planMiva obtains new credit linefor up to $10 million CPC launches Web sitefocused on company, MedCloseValpak partners with Microsoftto extend reach of couponsRoper Industries' dividendto show 13.8% increaseOdyssey Marine responds to Spain on site-claim case Intertape Polymer Grouptargets wind-power customers

  • Industries
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 24, 2020
RV industry — from parks to vehicle sales — rides boom

A good economy, nice weather, added amenities and, yes, millennials are driving the success of RV parks and sales.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 7, 2022
Next-gen accountants forge new identity for merged firm

St. Petersburg, Florida-based accounting firm Spoor Bunch Franz offers a unique spin on the family business culture.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 22, 2022
On-the-move parking entrepreneur revs up successful business strategy

Valet Pros keeps growing in downtown Naples. But the owners are cautious to not pick up speed too quickly.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2007
LASDAY: Street Smart Marketing

The secret to what your customers really want from you and your team.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2004
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: A win for GonzalezNew fee opportunities for attorneys who represent Hillsborough County traffic violators apparently increased significantly during the first six months this yearHart takes offense

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2004
Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists (Sara/Mana edition)

Nine Sarasota and Manatee entrepreneurs have been selected as finalists for the Gulf Coast Business Review's Entrepreneur 2004 Award.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Cheers?

Anchor Glass Container Corp.'s latest IPO didn't shatter any records. But the troubled Tampa bottle manufacturer envisions a rebound - with help from a Bud or two.

  • Entrepreneurs
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