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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 21, 2017
Dilweg Sarasota deal may spur others

The North Carolina firm that acquired the 13-story Sarasota City Center for the highest price spent for a downtown Sarasota office building in the past decade may be seeking other Gulf Coast deals, company officials say.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2017
Start them up

Southwest Florida Startup Weekend is scheduled for Oct. 6-8.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2017
Zip it

West coat Florida communities among the state's most expensive.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2013
Ad firm adds content, people and sales

A statewide tourism boom has ignited a growth spurt at Tampa-based ad agency Spark.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 12, 2016
Region's hotels embrace wellness

In a bid to attract millennial travelers and baby boomers alike, major hotel chains throughout the Gulf Coast are turning to health and wellness concepts to gain an edge.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 12, 2016
Strawberry farm sold for $1.7M

Gladstone Land Corp, based in Virginia, continues to grow in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2016
Tampa retail center sells for $24.75 million

The Fountain Oaks Business Center was purchased by a Dallas-based company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2014
Food distributor makes acquisition

Innovative Food Holdings acquired Organic Food Brokers, a Colorado-based distributor of specialty food brands.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Treasure hunt nears $1B

Call it Florida's largest lost-and-found.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2015
Underwater discovery could be gold for Tampa explorers

Odyssey Marine Exploration is working through environmental process with Mexican government for phosphate sands south of San Diego.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2015
Off-campus USF housing sells for less

Collegiate Hall Apartments moves from one California owner to another in a deal that's 4% cheaper than a decade ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2015
Retail bidder takes TIA to court

A $1.3 billion concessions deal Tampa International Airport operators struck with 11 different business groups is headed to court.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2015
Carrollwood apartments sell 32% higher

Blackstone pushes up unit price of 20-year-old apartments nearly $30,000 in just four years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 27, 2015
Pinellas man arrested in oil investment scheme

State officials say Edward Bahl collected more than $100,000 from investors, promising up to a 50% return in three months.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 13, 2024
New VR attraction will let you fight zombies in downtown St. Pete

A chain of virtual reality entertainment centers is opening on Central Avenue later this month.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2024
$12M Naples soap, wellness brand names new CFO

Naples Soap Co., a health and wellness brand known for skin and hair care products, has named veteran financial executive Richard James Kujak CFO.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 13, 2025
City of Tampa hires new housing official from Pasco County

The recent hire was most recently in charge of a $20 million budget.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 24, 2025
New $18M Lakeland hospital emergency department complete

Lakeland Regional Health's 24,000-square-foot freestanding location is now accepting patients.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 22, 2025
Free ride service launches in Palmetto, Bradenton

Freebee provides complimentary rides in electric vehicles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 23, 2025
Ulta Beauty to open new Pasco County store

The beauty supply retailer's new location will be at the Tampa Premium Outlets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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