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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2022
Disruptive carwash chain targets Pasco County for major growth

Woodie’s Wash Shack has targeted Pasco County, Florida, for a major expansion effort and will eventually have six locations in the rapidly growing State Road 54 corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 22, 2022
Iconic Naples hotel Inn on Fifth sells for $156 million

A Maryland company is buying the luxury property on Naples' upscale Fifth Avenue. The deal is set to close later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2022
High-end center in Naples adds six tenants, including three restaurants

The new stores, which include retailers and a medspa, are set to open this summer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2022
Regional IT firm announces three promotions

The company's president says the executives helped drive business growth, leading to their new roles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Logistics IT firm, on heels of private equity investment, appoints new leaders

Renee Krug will serve as CEO of Tampa-based Transflo; Bill Vitti has been named president and chief revenue officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Golf course completes upgrades as it celebrates 100 years

Bartow Golf Course recently installed an irrigation system that covers its entire footprint.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Tampa health care firm promotes COO to president

Michelle Jaeger joined DAS Health a year ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
In memoriam: Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, 1981-2022

Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy, a Tampa, Florida, defense attorney who ran her own practice for many years before joining the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office in January, died on April 11 at age 41.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 21, 2022
Naples rehab hospital, nearing construction completion, names CEO

The facility is expected to open in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 20, 2022
Auto dealer pays nearly $45 million for Tampa shopping center

The Corner at Westshore, across from International Plaza, sold to owner of local VW and Audi franchises.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2022
Containerized cargo continues hot streak at local port

SeaPort Manatee recorded a new all-time high of handling well more than half a million short tons of containerized cargo.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 20, 2022
Downtown Tampa residential tower tops $75 million in sales

Pendry Residences, part of much-anticipated hotel project, sees brisk sales in first 45 days.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2022
Tampa zoo, craft brewery strike long-term sponsorship deal

Coppertail Brewing Co. will be the official beer of ZooTampa at Lowry Park through 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 19, 2022
Four Naples, Fort Myers business leaders named FGCU board

The appointments are subject to Senate confirmation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • April 19, 2022
Phoenix developer looking to buy land in Florida — quickly

VT LandGroup out of Arizona looking for parcels for built-to-rent communities.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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