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  • Louis Llovio
  • January 24, 2022
New York and Chicago top feeder markets for Florida West Coast

Florida, thanks to cities on the Gulf Coast, is the No. 1 destination for movers in the U.S.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2022
Area meat stick company picks up $80M investment

Naples-based firm now now valued at up to $300 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 21, 2022
Lawsuit accuses area property management company of embezzlement

Lawsuit filed by Naples firm claims American Property Management Services won't release money or bank records

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2022
Largest steakhouse chain commits to Lakewood Ranch location

The restaurant will be located within CASTO's Center Point development.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2022
Developer, on the strength of 230% growth, adds to executive team

Tampa, Florida-based Franklin Development Corp. has hired a chief development officer and chief construction officer as it enjoys big growth driven by Florida's construction boom.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 21, 2022
Sister City plan wave of the future, says Rays' owner as he asks: What happens now?

As baseball officials in Tampa and Montreal ponder the future, they say their rejected sister-city plan was groundbreaking — and will someday be the norm in pro sports.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2022
Prominent family, hoteliers team up for new luxury property

Construction is expected to begin later this year for the Old Naples Hotel.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 20, 2022
Ownership change at major real estate company

LSI Cos.' founder Randy Thibaut has stepped aside, son Justin has taken over

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • January 20, 2022
Rays' plans for split season foiled, future in limbo

With the Sister City plan dead, the team is taking a hard look at its future.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2022
Amid record growth, insurer expands executive team

Amid record growth, Clearwater, Florida-based AmeriLife Group LLC has expanded its executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2022
Southwest Florida apartment rental market is one of the hottest in the state — and the nation

Apartments are going fast, especially in smaller markets.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2022
County government office fills two leadership roles

The pair will lead building and development, and IT services for the organization.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 20, 2022
Results may variant: Tech council adapts to omicron

Tampa Bay technology council looks ahead to resumption of in-person events as it creatively tackles talent shortage.

  • News
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 20, 2022
Hoop dream: Young NBA player donates $2 million to his Tampa alma mater

NBA player Kevin Knox II donates $2 million to his Tampa, Florida, alma mater.

  • News
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • January 20, 2022
Boat show organizer sees more fair seas ahead for industry

The Gulf Coast boat show season kicks off Jan. 20-23 with the 44th annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show.

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