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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Digital health firm awarded $500,000 grant for new technology

The National Science Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to TAO Connect, a St. Petersburg, Florida, company that specializes in technology designed to improve access to behavioral health therapy.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Publix confirms plan to open in revamped Sarasota plaza

Publix Super Markets Inc. confirms for the first time plans to open a new store in what will be a revamped Town & Country Plaza in Sarasota

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Big plans brewing for Southwest Florida beer brand

Fort Myers Brewing approved to buy 22 acres for a 40,000-square brewery, office, tasting hall and beer garden.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 12, 2019
JLL, HFF becoming "One," implementing new program

Commercial real estate brokerage firm JLL is rolling out a new initiative to boost collaboration as it works to absorb former rival HFF, which it bought for $1.8 billion in early July.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 12, 2019
T. Rowe Price shuttering Tampa office as planned

T. Rowe Price Group is closing its Tampa call center operation in Westshore and consolidating operations in Owings Mills, Md., and Colorado Springs, Colo.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • July 12, 2019
In Focus: Naples office market

The Naples office market remains healthy and above historical averages in many metrics, despite slowing that has occurred in the past year in activity.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Developer, after losing president to competitor, expands role of COO

Al Dougherty named COO of Babcock Ranch; will continue in role of COO-Communities for Kitson & Partners.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Coalition boosts coffers of fund for advanced manufacturers

An investment partnership among three of Florida's leading universities aims to reward the up-and-coming companies that key the Sunshine State’s future economic diversity.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2019
Sharks’ teeth

Southwest Florida dental practice expands its undersea-themed practice with second location.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Agribusiness firm appoints new president and CEO

Tampa, Florida-based agribusiness firm Lykes Bros. Inc. has welcomed Johnnie James Jr. as its new president and CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Airport scores more passenger traffic records

Sarasota Bradenton International Airport set an all-time record for passenger traffic in June, with 147,615 passengers traveling through the airport. Traffic for the month was up 48.7% over June of 2018, say airport officials in a statement.  Year-to-date

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2019
Pair of emergency departments earn national recognition

Lee Health’s Cape Coral Hospital and Golisano Children's Hospital each win Lantern Awards for overall excellence.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Funding agency names county commissioner executive director

Sarasota County Commissioner Mike Moran has been named executive director of the Florida PACE Funding Agency.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Cybersecurity firm makes two executive hires

Tampa, Florida-based cybersecurity company ReliaQuest has made two appointments to its executive team, hiring Joe Sawyer as chief marketing officer and Darin Bunker as vice president of engineering.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2019
Land planning firm adds project manager

Jack Morris brings 20 years of experience to Morris-Depew Associates.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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