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  • July 7, 2020
Community foundation names new board members, appoints officers

John Humphrey, Mercedes Soler, Carla Plush Smith, Dr. Janet Taylor and Judge Charles Williams joined the board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Area boat dealer acquires superyacht brokerage

With the acquisition of Northrop & Johnson, Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has greatly expanded its presence in the global superyacht brokerage and services industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Builder wins bid to oversee construction of new medical facility

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. has done other work for Family Health Centers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Practice, physician resolve fraud claims with $4.8 million settlement

The government alleged Sarasota-based Ophthalmic Consultants submitted false claims to Medicare, TRICARE and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Restaurant owner adds bug spray invention to menu

Bodyguard is now available in 70 Southwest Florida locations.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2020
Former Dairy Queen CEO, Walmart exec, join area company’s board

The new Bloomin’ Brands board members stem from an April agreement between the restaurant company and JANA Partners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2020
Area TV remote control company clicks on opportunities

Clean Remote's biggest challenge is choosing the best opportunity to pursue.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Tampa's job gains defines expectations

While many sectors gained jobs, government shedded them.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Contractor breaks ground on five-building apartment complex

Summerhouse will be a private, gated community with 257 units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
New York prison inmate extradited to region for fraud charges

Victim losses in the case are allegedly $35,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Beach resort promotes manager to run second property

Michele Berger brings 20 years of retail and hospitality experience to West Wind Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Health care system expands in region

BayCare Health System adds to its network of urgent care clinics.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2020
Manufacturer names new director of engineering and design

Michael Hartline is a naval architect with over 30 years of experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2020
Printer invests in new label equipment to meet underserved need

Performance Copying & Printing’s new equipment allow the company to print custom labels on a roll in any shape and size in house.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2020
Real estate brokerage names new senior-level leader

John Gleeson was previously vice president of London Bay Homes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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