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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 23, 2020
Amazon begins cargo flight operations at area airport

Amazon on Thursday, July 23, opened its newest regional air hub at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL) in Lakeland, Florida, with the first flight arriving from Sacramento, Calif.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2020
Construction on senior living community nears completion

The campus on University Parkway will include 72 independent living, 94 assisted living and 32 memory care apartments.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2020
Health care firm acquires cosmetic surgery practice

Dr. Stephen Prendiville's cosmetic surgery practice has been acquired by Fort Myers, Florida-based Quigley Eye Specialists.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 22, 2020
Bank extends application window for PPP funds

First Home Bank in St. Petersburg, Florida, plans to continue to process applications for federal Paycheck Protection Program loans after the loan availability period ends on Aug. 8.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2020
University names campus dean for business school

Campus dean positions were established as part of the consolidation of the three USF campuses that took effect on July 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2020
Homebuilder fills controller position with 30-year construction industry veteran

Harwick Homes, a Bonita Springs, Florida-based luxury custom homebuilding and remodeling company, has hired Lourdes Opperman as controller.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2020
Home repair firm consolidates regional presence with acquisition

CoolToday President Jaime DiDomenico will combine his firm's operations with Tampa-based Easy A/C.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
Area company launches trading card grading division

CGC Trading Cards grades trading cards on a 10-point scale similar to the one used by CGC to grade comic books and other collectibles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
Law firm expands footprint in area with new office

Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan PLLC, a Fort Myers law firm, has opened a new office in Cape Coral, Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
Shopping center to provide free headshots for job seekers

The manager of a Lakeland, Florida, shopping mall is stepping up to provide free professional headshots to aid people who are looking for a new job.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2020
New development hires head of retail operations

Midtown Tampa, a Bromley Cos. mixed-use project set to open in February, has named Kathleen Hackshaw general manager of retail operations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
Homebuilder sees 29% increase over June 2019 sales

The activity for Neal Communities continues a rebound that began in May.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2020
Bank promotes long-serving executive to president, COO

The Bank of Tampa has named Corey Neil, a 17-year veteran of the financial institution, president and COO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Dan Posada
  • July 17, 2020
Top Five Best Practices: Employers Supporting Employee Mental Health

Top Five Best Practices: Employers Supporting Employee Mental Health

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • July 16, 2020
Credit union hires banker to oversee commercial lending

Marcus Moody has more than a decade of lending experience in the Southwest Florida market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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