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  • May 27, 2021
Airport sets passenger record for the second month in a row

SRQ broke the all-time record in March and April

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
Bank on environmental mission names two new senior executives

Chris Van Buskirk and Marcio deOliveira have gone to work at Climate First Bank ahead of its June 1 opening in downtown St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2021
Hundreds of apartments proposed for Tampa neighborhood address growth but draw the ire of neighbors

Developers are responding to a population surge in a Tampa neighborhood with a trio of multifamily project proposals . One early challenge: opponents are mobilizing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2021
Plant City berry farm's new state-of-the-art headquarters a nod to the future and the past

Wish Farms, a nearly century-old Plant City farm, gets flashy with its new company headquarters. There's also some purpose behind the pretty details.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • May 27, 2021
Championships aren't just about trophies, they're a chance to make money

Sports is big business and when you win, like Tampa Bay's teams have, it's even bigger. Companies big and small in the region have found different ways to capitalize on the success.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
Researchers warn that proper preparation is the only way for businesses to survive catastrophic storm

Be ready: Researchers predict a category five hurricane could destroy thousands of buildings and permanently cripple businesses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • May 27, 2021
With a Twist

Entrepreneurs, in resurrecting old board game, find new ways to reach customers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2021
Airport lands new COO to fill executive position

Steven Hennigan has more than 20 years of aviation and leadership experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2021
Litigation attorney elected partner at law firm

Bonnie Lee Polk will assume the position July 1

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2021
Developer sells a pair of self-storage facilities

Seagate Development Group built the facilities in 2019 and 2020.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2021
New non-stop flights coming to St. Pete-Clearwater International

Allegiant Air adding non-stop flights to Arkansas and Utah begin later this year

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2021
New master-planned community reels in Publix to anchor shopping center

Community includes plans for 2,400 homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2021
Area skin health company adds six new investors

The $5 million will help finance the company's wound treatment kit

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2021
Corner booth

The four-year product was originally meant for meat plants — until COVID-19 made its entrance.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 24, 2021
Rare million-dollar dome house finally sold — after three years on the market

Uniquely designed Palm Harbor house sells for $1.06 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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