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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Landmark Development Group buys in Grey Oak for TraditionsHampshire Generational buys Mission HillsChicago company buys Fort Myers Beach self-storage complexFirst Priority buys land for Ellenton branchBlackpoint, Bison buy second to last portion of Washington CrossingSynovus Bank acquires land for Tamiami branchSarasota's Mooring Development buys Regency Coporate ParkPolitis Properties plans Drew St. office buildingChildren's Urology buys Midtown suite

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Half a Day with Dick Bove

Live from Pinellas County, one of America's most-quoted bank analysts wants to see if independent stock research, free of ethical entanglements with stock underwriting, is still feasible.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 9, 2004
Maggi the Contrarian

Julio Maggi will have ample opportunity to tackle tough issues as the 2004 president of the Tampa Bay chapter of the National Association of Industrial Office Properties.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Dearth of Dirt

Competition between local and national homebuilders has created a new land rush throughout Florida's Gulf Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 7, 2003
Baron of Collier

Paul Marinelli says the growth of the Barron Collier Co. is a result of 'we,' not 'I.' But his philosophy on partnerships has generated some extraordinary results.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 15, 2020
Higher grounds: Coffee company hits its stride as it aims for the top

Raphael and Sarah Perrier, the husband-and-wife team that runs St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kahwa Coffee Roasters, have seen big rewards come from big risks.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 16, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action from around the Gulf Coast

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2021
Industry Scorecard

RealTrends’ rankings of residential real estate brokerages offer insight into the state of the market in Florida and beyond.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2020
Celebrated entrepreneur behind $20M HVAC firm arrested for fraud

Louis Bruno founded the company in 2012.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 19, 2018
An $11 million historic hotel makeover delivers a dose of Zen

In a partnership with Tampa-based Mainsail Lodging and Development, the Taoist Tai Chi Society of the USA has renovated and restored the Fenway into an 83-room boutique hotel, with a focus on health and wellness packages. The hotel will be under the Marri

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 11, 2019
Recently elected mayor settles in — and overcomes naysayers

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor shares thoughts about leadership, goals and more.

  • Leadership
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 17, 2019
Matthew Plummer, 37

Managing partner, Blalock Walters

  • Class of 2019
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • November 7, 2014
Review and comment

Paradox of politics: Business success makes you a pariah

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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 |
  • August 10, 2007
Murphy Goes Nationwide

The Clearwater-based business brokerage, which expanded into real estate, wants to take its formula outside Florida through franchises.

  • Entrepreneurs
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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 Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2008
Shootout

After three years of R&D, Tampa-based Stinger Systems is ready to take on Taser in the electronic immobilization device market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Kite Realty Group buys three retail centersIndianapolis-based real estate investment trustInvestment group buys Metro DistributionNaples yacht club buys marina, plans Naples dockominium Sarasota hotelier acquires Regency InnForest Acquisition Fundbuys Lockwood Ridge apartmentDevelopers spend $15 millionfor Placida landACP buys two Clearwater office propertiesPrimerica buys on U.S. 301,developing retail/office plansClearwater's Gibraltar buy Tampa office building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Extra Topping

Westshore Pizza franchisees discovered their shops came with some hefty finance charges. A resulting loan sharking probe nabs a mobster, but spares a lawyer and a retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

  • 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

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