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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
LAST CHANCE FOR 40 UNDER 40

The Business Observer is scouting for bright, young business leaders for the 15th year of the popular “40 under 40” issue. It's open to entrepreneurs, executives and professionals in any field or industry from Tampa to Naples.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Plantation Oaks Senior Living developing Rose Garden ALF

Jacksonville-based Plantation Oaks Senior Living purchased 4.29 acres just off U.S. 41 for $1.3 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Florida banks flub social media

Most community banks in Florida might have dodged the economic downturn, but the outlook is considerably meager when it comes to social media engagement.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Kronos Capital buys land to create InspiredLiving at Lakewood Ranch

St. Petersburg attorney Mark Bouldin's Kronos Capital purchased about 10 acres just east of Interstate 75 for $4 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Publix Super Markets buys Shoppes of Apollo Beach

Lakeland-based grocery Publix Super Markets Inc. purchased the 109,878-square-foot Shoppes of Apollo Beach for $12.8 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Blackrock Development Holdings buys high-traffic school parcels

Blackrock Development Holdings purchased two parcels from the School Board of Manatee County for a total of $2.95 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 4, 2014
Investors buy industrial building for $2.18 million

Fort Myers industrial investors Susan and David Knust purchased a 60,000-square-foot industrial building near Southwest Florida International Airport for $2.18 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Encore Bank names new CFO

Brian Avril has nearly a quarter century of financial management experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
Burger 21 adds three to growing presence

The Atlanta area has been a high spot for the chain's franchise growth; it now has eight locations under development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 3, 2014
CPA firm ranks high for women leaders

Kerkering, Barberio & Co. cited for its percentage of women partners.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Nicholas Financial founder resigns

The Clearwater financial firm's board promoted its president and CEO, Ralph Finkenbrink, to serve as chairman.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Ex-Congressman's wife returns to TV news

Amy Wegmann, married to Trey Radel, says FOX 4 is 'like family.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2014
Dental management firm drills five acquisitions

Dynamic Dental Partners Group expands in Florida and Virginia.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2014
SunTrust promotes trio to area president roles

Executives have all been with Sun Trust since at least 2005.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 1, 2014
Naples college invigorated in its Obamacare battle

Ave Maria University official cites 'sharp rebuke of the Obama administration.'

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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