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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 29, 2013
Difficult to develop

The complexity of putting low-income housing deals together can be daunting, but developers such as DDA Development are pros at it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 15, 2011
Diamond in the Rough

Michael Diamond and Jeff Benham say the recovery in the luxury home market is under way. They've started a new custom homebuilding company to take advantage of the improving conditions.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 16, 2021
Behind the scenes of a $100 million IPO launch

FIrst Watch seeks to capitalize on internal momentum and positive external factors in going public.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 13, 2021
Workplace Redefined

Chico's FAS says it is adopting a "hybrid" workplace model post pandemic and will shed headquarters office space in Fort Myers with subleases.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 13, 2019
Stone, Steel, Wood

Altis Cardinal's Elements on Third repurposes a series of old office buildings for apartments in St. Petersburg

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 15, 2022
Health care firm pushes the boundaries on technology in the industry

A $25 million capital investment provided a massive boost for an upstart health care technology firm.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 8, 2016
A big squeeze

Technology is allowing companies to put more workers into smaller spaces. But that shift has also added more parking.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 21, 2014
Corporate report

SRN, Atlanta's D-Unity Group agrees to barrier reselling deal; Vology raises $40 million in new financing; St. Petersburg's Uptown Title joins Florida Agency Network; and more corporate news.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 26, 2024
St. Petersburg lawyer warns of title fraudsters stealing properties

Larry Silvestri urges property owners — commercial and residential — to set up alerts to warn them when scammers have swopped in.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2025
Investor group buys cup maker Tervis, will move HQ to Bradenton

The new owners’ "strong investment in Tervis," CEO Hosana Fieber says, "speaks to its well-established and beloved brand legacy."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • August 20, 2025
$15M Naples project to provide office space, apartments for actors

Wynn's Downtown is taking shape after a creative land swap and a yearslong public-private partnership.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 15, 2023
As insurance costs rise, property owners consider self-insurance

Self-insurance, on the surface seems like a wild and desperate choice. Yet Florida's reformed — but still rather messy — insurance market has some property owners considering it.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 25, 2023
Passionate entrepreneur on a fight against hunger

Stuart Haniff has been on a mission to end hunger after learning an important lesson from his father at a young age. If he doesn't do it, then who will?

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 24, 2025
Tampa movie theater sees bright future ahead in 2026

It's been one year since Shana David-Massett and Tim Massett took a chance on revamping a movie theater at University Mall. Now, their Sun Ray Cinema is becoming a cult classic of its own.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2007
Real Estate Briefs

Big Island Excavating prepares to open Fort Myers mineClearwater's Victor Distributing planning Fort Myers officeIndianapolis investors buy Tiki on the Beach motelSpirit Finance buys Bradenton 84 LumberDermatology at Lakewood Ranch buys nearby buildingRetailer Home Depot acquires land on GulfstreamFairway Investments buys Main Street at Hampton LakesBarfield Bay Properties acquiresBrentwood Place ApartmentsNaidip buys Landrys, Carrollwood center

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
Corporate Report

OSI Restaurant Partners agrees to cash buy-out HealthCare Partners buys JSA Healthcare Corp.General Dynamics Ordnance signs deal to bring Thor to U.S.BB&T Insurance Services buying Wyman, Green & BlalockChico's October revenue up but comparable-store sales downChildren's Network contract dispute with DCF resolvedThird Quarter financials for Nicholas Financial, Coast Bank and Walter Industries.

  • Industries
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 6, 2006
The Banking Issus: Charts

The Review breaks down Gulf Coast banks by assets, net income, return on assets and return on equity.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 6, 2023
YouTube competitor opens new Longboat Key headquarters

In a rare interview, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski talks about tech companies, freedom of speech principles and the YouTube competitor’s growth track.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 6, 2022
Pair of lawsuits challenge new insurance crises and condo safety regulations

Industry group and contractors are asking judges to grant injunctions and stop two laws passed during last month's special session.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 14, 2022
Developer of Farmer Joe’s property sues Fort Myers after sale agreed to in 2018 is again delayed

Johnston & Johnston has sued the city after council members blocked the deal as it seeks new appraisal.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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