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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Brian Hartz
  • October 26, 2022
A decade in the making, region’s first bus rapid transit line debuts

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s new SunRunner route served more than 10,000 riders in its first four days of operation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 26, 2022
Gus Stavros, prominent philanthropist and World War II veteran, dies at 97

He helped more than 400,000 students around the world, including 30,000 in the Tampa Bay region, with financial literacy and career preparation.

  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 26, 2022
Lee county surpasses 1 million yards of debris collection, covering 1,000 miles

The county is on a faster pace than post-Hurricane Irma in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 25, 2022
St. Pete gives affordable housing developer $10.5M for projects

Blue Sky Communities will build more than 150 affordable units in the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Home furnishings retailer to open first Florida location in Sarasota

Homesense is expected to open Nov. 10 at University Town Center.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Tampa logistics firm hires senior vice president of operations

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving welcomes Marc Richard, a veteran of Smoothie King and Domino’s Pizza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 24, 2022
Local developer borrows $51M to buy 42-acre Pinellas shopping center

Belleair Development Group has bought a U.S. 19 shopping center and plans to add retail and housing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2022
Anna Maria Oyster Bar plans sixth location, its Sarasota County debut

The oyster-focused brand is expecting to open in early 2023.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 24, 2022
Study reveals best, worst US cities for remote workers

Unsurprisingly, two of the top 10 are located in Florida.

  • News
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
The Ritz-Carlton Naples lays off more than 500 employees

The luxury hotel Naples is making job cuts as it looks to rebound from damage caused by Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
Sarasota man behind $80M Ponzi scheme gets decades in prison

57-year-old convicted of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud and money laundering sentenced to federal prison for “insidious scheme.”

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
Seeking counterintuitive deals, startup development firm chose Tampa over Miami

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts opened his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite worrisome looming challenges, is primed to continue booming.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 21, 2022
Ad agency names new creative director

Sergio Rodriguez, who's worked with prominent brands such as General Motors, United Healthcare and Dunkin' Donuts, joins Clearwater-based FKQ Advertising + Marketing Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2022
Lee County bed tax collection extended to November

The Florida Department of Revenue extended the deadline after Hurricane Ian came through the area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • October 21, 2022
Sign company grapples with being understaffed and overworked post Ian

The sign struggle after Ian is real. One entrepreneur navigates the chaos with a focus on keeping his team safe.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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