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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2016
Boom, bust both in play

For years following the recession, Naples real estate agents bemoaned the lack of inventory of existing single-family homes and condos for sale.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 8, 2016
Carter unveils name for Sarasota apartments

Atlanta-based Carter has named its 10-story, luxury apartment project under construction on Second Street in downtown Sarasota The DeSota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 9, 2016
Firm settles false billing case for $35 million

The federal government has settled a lawsuit against 21st Century Oncology for $34.7 million to resolve allegations the cancer-treatment firm billed for procedures that were not medically necessary.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2016
Retired Raymond James exec gives college $5M

The donation marks the second largest single gift in the school's history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2014
Sarasota law firm Nelson Hesse to shut down

Firm's three attorneys now work at Kirk-Pinkerton in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
State no longer insurance foe

Florida has sometimes had a well-deserved reputation for being an enemy of the insurance industry, with stringent regulations and high capital reserve requirements.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 28, 2014
Blue Sky Communities renovating Flamingo West Apartments

Tampa-based Blue Sky Communities LLC purchased the 72-unit Flamingo West Apartments for $3.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2014
National baseball academy re-ups in Bradenton

The Baseball Factory will hold 27 events at Pirate City from 2015-2017.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Sky Family YMCA starting Englewood charter school

The Sky Family Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) purchased the three-building Suncoast Worship Center Church of God property for $2.6 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Oil bust helps Florida contractors

The sudden collapse of oil prices has done more than cut fuel costs: It's also helping to reduce Florida's labor shortage in the construction trades.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
Aqua Wholesale expanding, moving to Cattlemen Road

The owners of West Berlin, N.J.-based ResinTech Inc. purchased a 27,900-square-foot office building for $1.49 million.

  • 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 |
  • October 30, 2015
Company augments real growth

Virtual reality on the Gulf Coast recently received a real-life million-dollar boost.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2015
Credit union gets OK to buy lender

Government regulators approved Achieva Credit Union's $23 million acquisition of Calusa Bank, marking the first time a credit union has acquired a bank in Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2015
Fast-growth insurance firm names new CFO

David Block's previous career stops include Nationwide and Ernst & Young.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Broker confab draws crowd

International Council of Shopping Centers gatherings are must-attend events for commercial real estate practitioners, especially those who work with retail landlords and tenants.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Prominent law firm names new president

Ric Gregoria takes over the role from William Seider at Williams Parker.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 18, 2015
SEC accuses Sarasota firm of fraud

The organization alleges that the firm's CEO used at least $1.8 million for personal trips and expenses.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 29, 2015
$274M nonprofit appoints new CEO

Mark Pritchett has been with the Gulf Coast Community Foundation since 2008.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2014
First Watch dances into Music City

Breakfast-brunch-lunch chain acquires small Nashville eatery.

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