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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 20, 2014
Blooming times for growing franchise

One of the largest florist chains in the country, 1-800-Flowers, smells growth in the Sunshine State.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2013
Coastal Care Nursing moving to Wingate Plaza

The price equated to $70 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 1, 2013
Shutts & Bowen pushes deeper into Gulf Coast

Miami-based law firm will combine forces with a Sarasota practice.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 20, 2013
Firestone speeds to sponsor St. Pete Grand Prix

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is replacing Honda as the IndyCar Series race's title sponsor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2013
Real estate investment group buys stabilized Coachman Club

The price equated to $58,681 per unit or $58.11 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 26, 2013
Meridian buys Raleigh, N.C., industrial center

The Clearwater-based real estate company is partnering with Singerman Real Estate to create the 235,404-square-foot North 540 Distribution Center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2013
'No Rules, Just Right' marketer promoted

Bloomin' Brands names Michael Kappitt the chief marketing officer for all its restaurant brands.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2014
Comprehensive Care hires new president

The Tampa-based health care management company has promoted Ramon Martinez, who previously led its pharmacy program.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 21, 2016
Medical device firm adds 560 jobs

Medical device manufacturer Arthrex plans to create 560 additional jobs in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2016
Home sales fall 12% in Fort Myers

Sales of existing single-family homes and condos in the Fort Myers and Naples areas fell in June.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 22, 2016
Mine, anyone?

For the second time this year, an ongoing mining operation has been part of a major Southwest Florida land sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2016
Real estate trust buys medical portfolio for $116M

Carter Validus seeks to broaden its healthcare real estate portfolio.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 12, 2016
MARKET SPOTLIGHT | Collier County Office Market

Like most of the Gulf Coast, the Collier County office market has experienced shrinking vacancies and increased rental rates in the years since the end of the last economic recession, and the first half of 2016 continued that trend.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2016
Goodwill hires former Bealls executive for real estate role

Priscilla Frye was Bealls' real estate manager for six years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2016
A new angle for growth

Bonefish Grill, one of several chains in Tampa-based Bloomin' Brands restaurant portfolio, could be climbing back after a rough start to the year.

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  • May 5, 2016
Developer to rebrand $1.9M motel

The developer plans to remodel the 21-unit Elephant Ear Suites into the Siesta Inn & Suites.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: Adam Palmer

Adam Palmer says commercial real estate conditions in Southwest Florida and beyond were ideal for investment transactions in 2015.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 20, 2016
POWER BROKERS: JLL

Seven JLL agents from the company's Tampa office were recognized for their work in 2015, and the 19-broker firm also was listed among the top leasing firms in the market.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2016
Insurance division taps new CEO

Tampa-based insurance firm HCI Group invested more than $25 million earlier this year to launch its online flood insurance platform, TypTap Insurance Co.

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