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Louis Llovio
October 26, 2024

Longboat Key condo sells for $21 million

The 11,000-square-foot combined waterfront unit is the largest condominium sale in Sarasota County history.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
October 26, 2024

Columbia Restaurant on St. Armands reopens after storms

Cha Cha Coconuts is also back after nearly a month of work to repair damage from hurricanes.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
October 26, 2024

Tampa Bay woman pleads guilty in $300K university embezzlement case

Christina Lynn Morris, 46, of Plant City, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud where federal authorities say she embezzled nearly $300,000 from a local university.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 25, 2024

Florida woman sues Boar’s Head, Publix over husband’s listeria death

The wrongful death suit related to the listeria outbreak was filed in Sarasota County Circuit Court.

Manatee-Sarasota

Laura Lyon
October 25, 2024

Tampa Bay foster care nonprofit launches next phase of $8M campaign

The funds will build A Kid’s Place of Tampa Bay a new center and expand other services.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 24, 2024

Google listing: South Tampa Aldi to open on Halloween

Although the company won't verify when its doors will open, the grocer's Google listing says opening day is set for Oct. 31.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
October 24, 2024

Vinik completes anticipated sale of shares of Tampa Bay Lightning

The owner of the city’s National Hockey League team has sold a portion of the team and plans to run it day-to-day for the next few years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Laura Lyon
October 24, 2024

Tampa insurance firm picks up Citizens policies worth $200M

The move is part of a larger initiative by the state to privatize more policies.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
October 24, 2024

Study: Floridians are buying more clothes, fewer couches

People in Florida are buying things that make a difference in their everyday lives and holding back on luxury items, according to a new study.

Florida

Elizabeth King
October 23, 2024

Holmes Beach resort reopens for displaced residents, contractors

Rental units at Waterline Villas & Marina have full kitchens as well as washers and dryers.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
October 23, 2024

Famed Seltzer's steakhouse closed, St. Petersburg building sold

Harold Seltzer's Steakhouse has shut its last restaurant about 30 years after its founder, a Montreal lawyer, opened its first location on Dale Mabry.