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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • May 15, 2024
The Business Observer's Top Entrepreneur event — in pictures

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

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  • 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.

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  • May 15, 2024
Wayfair plans fourth brick-and-mortar Birch Lane store in Florida

Online furniture and home decor retail giant Wayfair is opening its fourth brick-and-mortar store in Florida under the Birch Lane brand.

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  • May 15, 2024
$2.1B bank names Polk County leader

Crews Bank & Trust has named Andrew Foreman market president for Polk County.

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  • May 15, 2024
Tampa Starbucks employees vote to unionize

The store on North Dale Mabry is the eighth in Florida to become a union shop.

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  • May 15, 2024
First quarter sales at St. Pete condo tower hit $50 million on strength of penthouses

The developers of the Residences at 400 Central say that they've sold four penthouses thus far this year, including three in the past 30 days.

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  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 14, 2024
390-apartment community coming to Tampa's Gasworx

A Chicago investment firm is partnering with local developers to build the multifamily community in the new development between downtown Tampa and Ybor City.

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