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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 24, 2019
European investor buys Naples office complex

A European investor's $33 million purchase of the Newgate Center and Park North office complex in Naples marks one of the largest commercial real estate sales of the past year in Naples

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2019
Area pizza chain opens new downtown location

The 150-seat Bavaro’s restaurant in downtown Sarasota serves lunch and dinner seven days a week.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2019
Outgoing president donates $20M to university

University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum, have donated $20 million to the USF Foundation at USF in Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 23, 2019
Airport sees record-high April passenger count

Nearly 1.2 million travelers marks all-time high for April at RSW

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2019
Foundation announces up to $5M contribution to redevelopment project

The Patterson Foundation is giving an initial $2 million contribution and will add an additional $1 million for every $5 million of private donations toward the first phase of The Bay.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2019
Hospital system appoints new regional CEO

AdventHealth has named Denyse Bales-Chubb CEO of its Tampa, Florida, operations, effective July 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2019
Airport official lands high recognition from national association

American Association of Airport Executives Distinguished Service Award presented for contributions to airport industry.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2019
Insurance company names new president and CEO

Ronald Natherson Jr. was previously COO for Southern Oak Insurance Co. in Ponte Vedra Beach.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2019
Cybersecurity firm expands global reach with acquisition in Europe

Clearwater, Florida, IT security firm KnowBe4 has acquired CLTRe (pronounced “Culture”), a Norwegian company that specializes in helping businesses and organizations build and maintain strong cybersecurity policies and practices.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2019
Health care system launches virtual medical service

Patients can use devices’ cameras to consult with doctor, obtain prescription or get a referral. Cost is $49 per visit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2019
Marketing group acquires area printing company

Sarasota-based Suncoast Print Solutions provides printed collateral and promotional items.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2019
Builder opens latest residential community

On May 18, PulteGroup’s west Florida division held a grand opening of K-Bar Ranch, the Atlanta-based homebuilder’s latest Tampa Bay area community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2019
Leading area real estate firm woos Minnesota executive

Veteran brings sales leadership and management experience to 40-office, two-state firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2019
Retailer tells potential buyer 'thanks, but no thanks'

Chico’s FAS board of directions unanimously rejects buyout bid by its largest shareholder, describing it as significantly undervaluing the company.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2019
Mixed-use development lands boutique grocer as first retail tenant

Westshore Marina District, a 52-acre, mixed-use district in south Tampa, Florida, being developed by Fort Lauderdale-based BTI Partners, has signed a deal with its first retail tenant: specialty grocer Duckweed Urban Market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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