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Courtesy. Homebuilder Mattamy Homes has named Rick Severance president of its West Villages division.

Master-planned community names new president

Rick Severance replaces former president Paul Erhardt.

by: Business Observer

Sarasota-Manatee Jul 8, 2019

Mark Wemple. St. Petersburg businessman Bill Edwards has been exonerated in a long-running federal lawsuit against his mortgage company.

Court sides with prominent businessman in mortgage fee lawsuit

A company run by Bill Edwards faced claims that it overcharged borrowers.

by: Business Observer

Tampa Bay-Lakeland Jul 8, 2019

Courtesy. Sarah Baynes relocated her interior design business to Sarasota.

Interior designer relocates to region from NYC

Sarah Baynes Interiors was founded in 2011.

by: Business Observer

Sarasota-Manatee Jul 7, 2019

Courtesy. The new Hampton Inn and Suites in Dunedin

Waterfront hotel, $14 million project, open for guests

The new Hampton Inn and Suites is at 2641 Michael Place.

by: Business Observer

Tampa Bay-Lakeland Jul 7, 2019

Dr. Carmen Wilson has joined Eye Centers of Florida's Immokalee Office. Courtesy photo

Medical practice expands with globally trained physician

Eye Centers of Florida taps Dr. Carmen Wilson to practice in its Immokalee location.

by: Business Observer

Lee-Collier-Charlotte Jul 7, 2019

Online financing more popular — also more perilous

More business owners are turning to online lenders as a source of financing.

by: Business Observer

Coffee Talk Jul 5, 2019

Clearwater-based MarineMax recently announced it has entered into agreement to acquire Fraser Yachts Group from the Italy-based Azimut Benetti Group.

Boat retailer buys super-yacht brokerage

Clearwater-based MarineMax had $1.17 billion in sales last year.

by: Business Observer

Coffee Talk Jul 5, 2019

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