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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • May 5, 2017
Taxing vacation get-aways

Being part of the Airbnb world brings special tax rules into play.

  • Opinion
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • June 9, 2017
The high tax on marijuana

High taxes will punish marijuana sellers as long as it remains illegal federally.

  • Opinion
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 11, 2015
Reading from the same sheet

Jill Creager developed software for the family offices of high-net-worth individuals like Outback Steakhouse founder Chris Sullivan. That created a sound opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 7, 2024
First Watch developing 130 new restaurants

“Our pipeline for future growth is stronger than ever,” First Watch CEO and President Chris Tomasso says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2022
Helios completes a complementary acquisition

Taimi R&D Inc.previously joined Faster S.r.l., an earlier Helios' addition.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 20, 2009
Another bank a victim of economy

The scramble for capital playing out inside the boardroom of TIB in Naples (see item above) is becoming a common occurrence on the Gulf Coast these days.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2013
Kirchberger's investor group buys Toledo Blade buildings

The price equated to $32 per square foot.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 17, 2013
Benderson Development Co. LLC buys Tampa Electric's TECO Plaza

The price equated to $79 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2013
Highwoods Properties buys Colonial Place I and II

The price equated to $142 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2013
MDT Personnel sold to Washington firm

Tacoma, Wash.-based TrueBlue has purchased the general labor staffing firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 7, 2011
Mompreneur launches baby business

Tampa moms: Amy Lundy feels your pain. The sleepless nights, relentless crying and crippling social isolation are all things she experiences with her 9-month-old.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2012
Get to know the Gary behind 1-800-Ask-Gary

Dr. Gary Kompothecras' first name sits on one of the largest outdoor concert venues in Tampa, but to many, the man behind the logo, and dozens of billboards, is a mystery.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2021
Tech sector is scorching hot in Florida

Florida’s tech industry has grown into a jobs-producing machine.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 20, 2021
Warehouse for building supply distributor sold for nearly $10M

Tampa warehouse off of U.S. 41 sold, buidling supply distributor BlueLinx staying

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 14, 2021
Miami developer: High demand for apartments leads to luxury complex in Pasco

Miami developer Mast Capital to build a 248-unit complex in Wesley Chapel

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2020
Port nets $19.8M grant for intermodal berth project

Port Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida, has received a $19.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation that will be used to complete an intermodal berth project.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 19, 2019
Atlanta firm buys Bradenton retail center

An Atlanta company has acquired the Cortez Road Shopping Center for $9.35 million after its former owner brought the center to 100% occupancy through leases with Planet Fitness and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 3, 2022
Auto parts store in small rural town sells for $3 million

Just-built O'Reilly Auto Parts store with 15 year lease sells to Florida investor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 22, 2022
Atlanta investor to build nearly 1.3 million square feet of industrial space locally

Stonemont Financial Group to build six facilities between Tampa and Pasco County

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2019
Homebuilder names vice president of strategic growth, general counsel

Before joining Pearl Homes, Ethan Tieger was an associate with Chicago-based Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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