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The annual Business Observer Big Book of Business is a wide-ranging — and deep — look at industries and sectors that drive the region’s economy. Explore rankings and statistics covering private and public companies, financial institutions, employers, healthcare, hospitality, higher education and more.
Use the categories on this page to explore the individual data tables. Each section provides a closer look at the businesses and organizations shaping the region, with information ranging from revenue and employment to industry-specific trends and performance.
The Big Book also includes county-level data, making it easy to compare major employers and business activity from Tampa Bay to Naples. Additional tables highlight broader statewide trends, including business formations, layoffs and higher education.
Select a category below to begin exploring the data. Information is compiled from company reports, public records and other sources as noted with each table.
Largest 50 companies in the region, ranked by revenue
Largest public companies in the region, ranked by revenue
Largest banks in the region, ranked by revenue
Largest credit unions in the region, ranked by revenue
Largest chambers, ranked by members
Compare occupancy rates and average daily rates per county
Physician groups and Medicare payments
Explore documentary stamp data and regional activity
Track business formations across Florida
Significant layoffs announced in 2026 statewide
Financial data for colleges and universities in the region
Explore financial data for colleges and universities
Compare major employers across counties throughout the region
Interactive Data
Go beyond the lists and explore interactive dashboards, charts and regional data covering housing, employment, business activity and more.
