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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 15, 2017
Governor picks area execs for board

Terms on the Southwest Florida Water Management District governing board began May 12 for Joel Schleicher and Rebecca Smith.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Star performer named tourism award-winner

Visit Sarasota County presented awards to Dolly Jacobs and five others.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Historic theater unveils rebrand

New branding for St. Petersburg's State Theatre reflects historic background.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Dali decision

USF business students get strategic lesson at icon museum.

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 12, 2017
Northland buys targeted Pasco apartment

Northland Investment Co.'s $52.87 million deal for a 14-building, 311-unit apartment complex in Land O'Lakes, on its surface, appears to be just the latest deal in a Gulf Coast multifamily buying spree that shows no signs of abating.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 12, 2017
New again

A New York property investor bet right in buying and renovating Baypoint Commerce Center in St. Petersburg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Noted cheerleader moves on

Plant City city manager is heading to Winter Haven

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
The fight continues

Governor launches 10-city tour in budget battle

  • News
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 12, 2017
Stars aligned

Charlotte County is poised to become the next real estate mecca along the Gulf Coast, thanks to a handful of rejuvenated projects.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Unhappy days

Forget that first-day lunch. Clarify expectations to keep new employees happy.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Good morning, shoppers

Local businesses make big splash on national stage

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
Mall developer touts figures

Taubman Centers bucking retail trends.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 12, 2017
County to get at least 4,000 more homes

County population has increased over 10.7% between 2010 and 2016.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2017
Homebuilder's sales increase in April

Neal Communities saw a 10% increase in sales from March to April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2017
Multifamily community sells for $6.6M

The 96-unit Montierra Apartment Homes complex is near USF.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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