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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2018
Big regional bank targets Florida for loan growth

First Commonwealth Bank launched an SBA loan office to cover west coast of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2018
Exec rejoins finance firm as interim CFO

Chad Steinorth returns to Clearwater-based Nicholas Financial.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2018
Downtown mixed-use site sold for $7M

Madison Ave Investment Group, led by Fort Myers investor Ayal Keren, bought the property in 2015 for $3.5 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2018
Manufacturer spends $530M in global expansion

Sun Hydraulics entered an agreement to acquire Milan-based manufacturer Faster Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2018
Former federal prosecutor named partner at firm

Tampa lawyer Joe Swanson has become a shareholder in Carlton Fields.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2018
Marketing and PR agency expands with acquisition

Fort Myers-based Conric PR & Marketing was founded in 2007.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota gets new owner in $171M deal

Ashford Hospitality Prime Inc. announced today it has agreed to acquire the 266-room bayfront resort.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Airport promotes executive to a top role

Diane Terrill has more than 27 years of aviation management experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Nonprofit leader advocates for funds in DC

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota Executive Director Renee Snyder encouraged Congress to support affordable housing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Move on up

Sometimes, you just have to touch before you buy.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Clean up the flu

Distributor says he has a way to stop the spread of influenza.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Tube Talk

Tube Dude rolls a little down Main Street.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 16, 2018
And speaking of apartments...

Continental Properties of Wisconsin has begun construction on a new 256-unit multifamily rental project in Port Charlotte, following developments in Sarasota and throughout the Gulf Coast in the past five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2018
Teen Spirit

Junior Achievement is looking for a few good kids.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 16, 2018
Taking Flight

Tampa International Airport's expansion will include one of the first new office buildings in the Westshore area in a decade.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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