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Elizabeth King
May 17, 2024

Bradenton cabinet company partner sentenced to prison in fraud case

The former president of a cabinet company collected money and never delivered products to dozens of her clients, police alleged.

Manatee-Sarasota

Elizabeth King
May 17, 2024

Report: Tampa suburb No. 10 nationally for turning hotel rooms into apartments

More than 150 apartments were created from a repurposed hotel in 2023 in one area of Hillsborough County, according to RentCafe.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 17, 2024

MarineMax founder retires from board, executive chairman role

MarineMax founder and longtime boat industry entrepreneur Bill McGill Jr. has retired from his role as board director and executive chairman.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Mark Gordon
May 16, 2024

SWFL oncology network appoints new board member

American Oncology Network, a Fort Myers-based publicly traded network of community-based oncology practices, has named longtime health care executive Bill Valle to its board.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Elizabeth King
May 16, 2024

$14.6M sets monthly bed tax record for St. Pete-Clearwater

Tourism development taxes soared in March in Pinellas County, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
May 16, 2024

Tampa Downtown Partnership woos new CEO from Detroit organization

A champion for revitalization in Detroit says she looks forward to joining the "wave of positive momentum" in Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
May 16, 2024

Second Sarasota County Costco grand opening announced

The members-only warehouse store is coming to Wellen Park in the North Port area.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 16, 2024

With $1 billion in the pipeline, Fort Myers real estate firm is moving

LSI Cos. will move into a new headquarters building in September to adjust for growth in business and personnel.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
May 15, 2024

Growing Korean BBQ chain pays $2.65M for Brandon restaurant building

Hong BBQ & Hot Pot has bought the property that previously housed Black Rock Bar & Grill as the site for its newest restaurant.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 15, 2024

The Business Observer's Top Entrepreneur event — in pictures

Companies honored at the event, combined have more than 1,000 employees.

Florida

Elizabeth King
May 15, 2024

Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob closes after 67 years

The owner cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.