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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 7, 2025
The Old Salty Dog reopens on City Island

A longtime waterfront Sarasota restaurant has reopened for the first time since Hurricane Milton.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 17, 2015
The return of spec

In a move not seen in years, a developer plans new offices in Naples — sans tenants.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 22, 2013
Naples real estate investors buy most of Del Mar Retail Center

The price equated to $74 per square foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2012
Two parcels of Brittany Apartments sell for $10.35M

The price equated to $32,344 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 10, 2012
HMA falls 30%, hits new low

The billion-dollar firm's stock is down nearly 70% from its 2011 high.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Developer appoints new head of residential division

Alain Filiault has nearly 30 years of residential building experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Equity Management Partners buys Largo's Midway Plaza

Equity Management Partners purchased the 75,096-square-foot Midway Plaza shopping center for $9.3 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2015
Letter to the editor

Act preserves important natural resources

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2012
Corporate Report: August 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 29, 2022
Pinellas man, 22, allegedly laundered PPP funds through fictitious charity

Alexander Leszczynski is also accused of trying to exonerate himself with a fake pardon he claimed was signed by former President Donald Trump.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Roofing executive convicted in $2M PPP loan scam

No sentencing date set yet for Casey David Crowther.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 3, 2023
Crews reach the top of 350-foot Ritz-Carlton in Tampa

Construction of the 30-story tower along the city's ultra-high end Bayshore Boulevard has topped out and is expected to be fully complete next year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2009
Local market sees signs of hope

Manufacturing in Manatee and Sarasota counties isn't dead just yet. While the recession has forced several companies — from boat builders to tool supply operations — to cut back on employees and production, there are some signs of hope in the local market.

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  • November 20, 2009
TCB moving to Palmetto

Lindsay Rolfe and Rodney Cole of TCB Products Inc. purchased the 14,016-square-foot former Leather Express building on 17th Street next to 16th Avenue for $700,000. Built in 1975, the building, which occupies a 2.89-acre parcel, houses a 2,016-square-foot office.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2010
Manatee County couple buys Stoneybrook Golf Club

Part-time east Manatee County residents Cindy and Mark Pentecost purchased the 18-hole Stoneybrook Golf Club for $3.48 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2012
Famous hacker gets new gig

KnowBe4 hires Kevin Mitnick, once convicted of computer fraud.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2012
Auto dealership closes a sweet sale

The best way to put a dent in the recession: Sell a car to an Arab sheik.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 7, 2015
Real estate agent charged in kickback scheme

Prosecutors say agent helped hide closing costs in condo sales contracts and lied to banks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2020
Study examines best places to retire tax-wise in Florida

Four Collier County communities made the top 10.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 18, 2016
TV stardom awaits

Real estate-based reality TV shows aren't just for big cities such as New York and Los Angeles.

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