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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 4, 2021
Shuttered mall heading to bankruptcy auction

DeSoto Square Mall in Bradenton to be sold at three-day auction starting Oct. 11.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 4, 2021
Another multifamily complex sells near university, brings $43.2 million

Student housing complex near USF sells to Lakewood Ranch investor Trinity Property Group and student housing management firm

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2021
Company puts its game face on with promotion of new CEO

After 18 years with the organization, Blair Bloomston became the new CEO in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 4, 2021
Historic resort to undergo renovations, expansion

The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club’s hotel rooms, ballrooms, veranda, lobby and more will be revamped as part of a major renovation and expansion project at the St. Petersburg, Florida, iconic property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2021
Medical group names new president, managing physician

Dr. Michael Diaz has been with FCS for a decade.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 1, 2021
Restaurant hauls in $170M with IPO debut

First Watch shares rose nearly 22% during its first day as a publicly traded company.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 1, 2021
Historic resort sold to trio of companies, two with Florida ties

South Seas Island Resort sold, new owners “plan to elevate the guest experience"

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2021
Child's play: Specialized treatment gains traction, leads to expansion

A growing demand for child play therapy services has prompted Dr. Brenna Hicks to open $1 million new facility in Pasco County, Florida.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2021
Bradenton-based medical center names new CEO, president

Steve Nierman comes to Blake Medical Center with a track record in leadership.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 1, 2021
New airline to launch nonstop route to Europe in December

Eurowings Discover, an airline focused on leisure travel, will offer service between Tampa, Florida, and Frankfurt, Germany, beginning Dec. 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
Florida man gets a Netflix show — in North Carolina

The story is all Florida. The location is not.

  • News
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 30, 2021
Developer begins construction of nearly 400-unit apartment complex

N.C. based apartment developer Aventon building new development on U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater, about a mile from where two complexes recently sold

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
Business surges at local port during pandemic

Port Manatee didn't take even a second to breathe in 2020. Instead, the port barreled through the pandemic in a move that paid off with a reported 55% increase in cargo.

  • News
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
Venice senior living community construction begins — set to bring 200 apartments

The luxury apartments will be located within master-planned community Wellen Park.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
Community opens Publix, announces new tenants

Other retailers at Crescent B Commons include restaurants,  hair and beauty salons and health care providers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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