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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Bobby Flay's burger joint chain eyes Tampa for next location

The famous TV chef is looking for new locations for his burger eatery. He thinks Tampa has got what it takes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 12, 2023
SWFL real estate firm expands to Colorado

Call it Closed International Realty now hasa performance and leadership coach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Tampa airport authority wins tax battle

The four-year battle may not be over, but Tampa International Airport believes it has won a legal case over ad valorem property taxes placed upon 15 tenants in 2019.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma, Louis Llovio, Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2023
Celebrated private air service firm faces backlash from jilted members, investors

The company's recently appointed turnaround CEO tells the Business Observer that he doesn't have an official start date.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Louis Llovio
  • July 11, 2023
Three-story medical office facility coming to south Sarasota County

The Wellen Park development will be home to a 75,000-square-foot medical office building opening in 2025.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 11, 2023
New leader emerges at Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch area real estate brokerages

Terrence Cook will help oversee the company's three locations in Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 11, 2023
June a growth month for PIE's air travel

June air travel numbers from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport show an increase from last year's June numbers, and as July promises peak business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 11, 2023
Low-cost air service leader adds Maine city to route network

Allegiant will launch service to Bangor in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 10, 2023
Tampa medical device firm picks up $35 million investment

Tampa-based medical device company PainTEQ looks for minimally invasive solutions for lower back pain.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Jim Stinson
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota law firm adds new management member

The longtime Sarasota law firm has made a change to its management committee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 10, 2023
Sarasota restaurant owner admits to IRS scheme, faces prison time

The co-owners of Boatyard Waterfront Bar and Grill in Sarasota hid $725,000 in sales from the IRS, according to court records.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 10, 2023
Report: Florida is the luckiest state in the US for Powerball tickets

The Sunshine State is nearing $3 billion in total money won in the national game since 2003.

  • Florida
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • July 8, 2023
Former Johnson & Johnson exec to join Sarasota foundation board as chair

The new board of directors also included four new members.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • July 7, 2023
Golf and lifestyle brand to make SWFL debut with pair of locations

One store will be in Estero, the other in Sarasota.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 6, 2023
Crews reach top of 31-story downtown Tampa tower

Construction of the AER building in Tampa is on schedule to be completed by next spring.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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