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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Columbia Sussex buys Sanibel Harbour ResortMcGarvey Development plans Cape Coral flex parkNew retail center planned for Naples BoulevardAdams Brothers Cabinetry plans future expansionBenderson acquires Jacaranda PlazaGE Capital Franchise acquires land for PerkinsFlorida Cancer Specialists opening Lakewood officeWoolbright buys Carrollwood's The CascadesProvidence Management buys, repositions PortofinoInvestment group acquires Armenia Center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Lasday: Sell Now - And Later

The idea that marketing ends when the sale is actually made is a myth. True marketing takes constant effort.

  • Opinion
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 19, 2025
The Parrot owners buying, rebranding former Big Top Live venue

Renamed The Parrot Live, the business featuring live music is getting a multimillion-dollar update.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Barry Friedman |
  • September 4, 2015
That's Amore

Kate Lake aims to set the right atmosphere for entrepreneurs to prosper in a new kind of business incubator. The premium is on commerce over creativity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 18, 2026
Winn-Dixie, Amazon partner for grocery delivery in Tampa, Sarasota

Shoppers from Pasco to Manatee counties can now purchase Winn-Dixie groceries on Amazon and have them delivered the same day.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 8, 2018
Passco Cos. bought Springs at Bee Ridge apartments for a multitude of reasons

Passco Cos. spends $77.5 million to buy Springs at Bee Ridge from Continental Properties before renaming the new 360-unit community Longitude 82

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 18, 2026
$6.8 billion redevelopment plan gains supporters

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Florida Citizens' rates dropping nearly 10%, a $15 million renovation finishes in Naples, and a church buys a former radio station property in Tampa.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 10, 2020
Homebuilder breaks sales record in August

Neal Communities made 136 sales during the month.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 4, 2022
Hertz expands EV program with agreement to buy 65,000 vehicles from Polestar

The Estero-based rental car giant partners with second manufacturer as it grows its electric vehicle program

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota man indicted for running $36M Ponzi scheme in Naples

Brent Adam Seaman is accused of using investor money to pay off losses, falsifying records and buying a $165,000 Ferrari with the proceeds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Crossgate, EndVision buy into mixed-use projectVengroff, partners buy Gardenwood ApartmentsInvestor buys farm land, expects to flipBoca Raton homebuilder buys land for 900 homes in EsteroNaples company buys Fort Myers motelFamily trust invests in Fort Myers warehouses

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2010
Corporate Report: July 9 - July 15

The latest news from Alico, Gerdau Ameristeel, and more.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 23, 2011
School Work

Employers are clamoring for students who can work collaboratively and solve technical problems together. One high school in Fort Myers plans to deliver.

  • Strategies
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Coffee Talk (Sara/Mana)

Resistance is futile: Maybe community bankers should just give up now.Is ADP Rosemary bound?: The Sarasota City Commission will have to make a tough political decision that could have a drastic impact on the future of the Rosemary District.Can't get enough Freedom: Another of those pesky community banks is almost up and running.Concession, James Concession: Add another celebrity name to the growing list associated with The Concession Golf Club, east of Interstate 75 in Manatee County. June: not just a month anymore: A new restaurant allegedly with some form of nighttime entertainment is planned for Lakewood Ranch.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 25, 2020
Sales top $20 million in luxury community during past 10 months

New private residences underway at The Founders Club include designs by London Bay Homes, Lee Wetherington Homes and AR Homes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 6, 2023
Bank promotes longtime employee to leadership post

Melissa Black has been with Crews Bank & Trust for 26 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 12, 2024
Report: Sarasota County visitors declined in April

Room rates increased by several dollars as other figures trended down, according to Visit Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 26, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Pennsylvania REIT buys Seminole MallSembler creating new Park Street shopping centerTampa Community Health Center buys Rooms To GoSkipper Marina redeveloping Cape Coral marinaSamir Cabrera-led group plans three-story buildingTwo real estate agents buy Bruner Lane warehouseChicago investors buy mobile home parkKolter delays Grande Sarasotan, cites condo softnessProspectsPLUS! buys Lakewood Ranch headquarters

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
Prescription for Success

Get doctors and nurses involved in the medical-supply buying process and an amazing thing happens: hospitals save millions of dollars. Here's how a cooperative effort by two Southwest Florida hospital groups does it.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
Zombie foreclosures, abandoned homes haunt region

One county in the region sticks out nationally in new report.

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