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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 6, 2021
Airport sets passenger record reenforcing sentiment that tourism is back — at least for now

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has the best month in its history though next few months could change the narrative

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2021
Texas investment bank appoints managing director for region

Tom Baurle has three decades of finance industry perspective.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
EDC concludes search for CEO and announces formation of task force

The board moved interim CEO Lisa Krouse into the more permanent position at today's meeting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
French bakery expands into Downtown Sarasota

Coming from a long line of French chefs, Myriam and Jean Dandonneau were destined to open their own bakery and restaurant. Now, the couple is adding a second location to their successful Mademoiselle Paris bakery.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 5, 2021
With $42 million in sales booked, developer begins construction of luxury tower

The Ronto Group has begun construction work on Altura Westshore in Tampa

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
Athletic gear company makes waves in Olympics with new product

The X1-PRO has been used by over half of the American olympic swimming team.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
Real estate firm tops $1.6B in sales volume — in six months

John R. Wood Properties capitalizes on the residential market frenzy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 5, 2021
The future of retail is in question at one of Tampa's oldest malls

As the massive transformation project at University Mall continues, its leaders are also thinking philosophically: what does the mall of the future look like?

  • Construction-Development
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2021
Florida and Tampa top the nation in...complaining

Florida and some of its cities lead the country in complaints.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • August 5, 2021
Kroger CEO says grocers uniquely situated to prosper in Florida as service set to expand south and beyond

Kroger's high-tech, robotic-centric facility will allow it to deliver groceries to more people, faster.

  • News
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 5, 2021
Local brands hope to score big wins in signing college athletes

NCAA rule change opens floodgates for businesses — but vague and varying details of the regulations could pose issues.

  • News
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2021
Area EDC promotes official to bigger leadership role

Erin Silk joined the business development organization two years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 4, 2021
Area firm wins $2M investment to pursue Alzheimer's drug

Alzamend Neuro gets investment week after FDA approves Phase 1 study of AL001

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2021
Chocolatier chews on distribution expansion project

Norman Love Confections was founded in 2001.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • August 3, 2021
Technology firm to work with Texas based accelerator

Vendita Corporation has been accepted into NewChip accelerator program

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