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  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 14, 2009
Where are they now?: Man of the People

Amscot Financial serves the financial services needs of many consumers who prefer to cash checks at a location other than a bank.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 29, 2013
Recover the ball

Syd Kitson, the developer who orchestrated one of the biggest deals on the Gulf Coast during the boom, sees new opportunities across the state.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 30, 2016
Revenge of the suburbs

Apartment sales dominated commercial real estate transactions along the Gulf Coast in 2016 as investors scrambled to capitalize on the region's rising rental rates and job and population growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Ryan Kratz, 37

President, Colliers International, Tampa Bay, Central Florida and Southwest Florida

  • Class of 2013
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 19, 2016
Beat this

A high-end real estate agent with a booming career didn't let some dreaded health news wreck her plans.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 15, 2015
Trading titan

Uri Minkoff traded his life as a serial entrepreneur for bringing innovation to the fashion industry. He helped grow his sister's handbag company to more than $100 million in sales.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2023
$4M plan approved for pro women's soccer team to play at Tampa school

The Tampa women's professional soccer team will play at the riverfront stadium starting next year and will spend about $4 million to revamp a high school stadium adding about 3,000 seats and a FIFA-level field.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 9, 2025
St. Pete approves $16M more in funds for Tropicana Field repairs

The city initially set aside $55.7 million for repairing the stadium, but the additional money set aside Thursday brings the actual cost closer to $59.7 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Gulfside Bank |
  • April 17, 2026
Third time's the charm

Sarasota Christian School is experiencing tremendous growth, filling all available educational space on campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 25, 2023
Naples man sentenced to federal prison for $2.6M COVID fraud, weapons violation

A business owner lied and provided false documentation to secure loans for five businesses.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Every Property Scrutinized

Given the litigious climate of the day, every site considered for expansion must undergo rigorous inspections.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Investment company buys Sarasota Commerce CenterPublix Super Markets closes on Charlotte distribution siteManatee County buys Perico land for preservationTriton Cos. plans Hyattfractional on Siesta KeyLowe's home improvement store headed to Palmer RanchCore buildsin West PalmTimberstone Group buys, redevelops Avenue ShopsGarden Street Iron & Metal buys adjacent land, plans expansion, new grinderNorthStar buys funeral homeDeveloper plans Wesley Chapel centerFifth Third Bank buys land for Pasco branchLargo investors buy Clearwater office building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Corvus, Lemon Development buys farm and garden siteJohn Cannon Homes starts new headquartersU-Store-It buys Metro Self StorageCucumber farmer buys more than 600 acres

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2013
Corporate Report: January 18

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 18, 2005
Reaching Out

The Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers (HAWL) has started a mentoring program for the benefit of female students at the Stetson University College of Law.

  • Law
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2009
Local companies up for innovation

A trio of companies recently featured in the Review is up for recognition at the Tampa Bay Technology Forum's 2009 Industry Achievement Awards. The forum's annual awards dinner is scheduled for Nov. 12.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 26, 2010
Boos Development to build JPMorgan Chase Bank

Clearwater-based Boos Development Group purchased a one-acre outparcel in the Shoppes at Hammock Cove for $1.05 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2010
Harvey knows about flat sales

To gauge how retail sales are doing, it pays to ask Bert Hamilton, president and CEO of Fort Myers-based Harvey Software.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2010
D'Amato Properties buys College Plaza

D'Amato Properties LLC purchased the 9,100-square-foot College Plaza in Bradenton for $1.09 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2010
Horizon improves, slightly

The Bradenton bank profited, but solvency remains a question.

  • News
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