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  • January 22, 2021
Famous wrestling event chooses region for big show

"Pop culture extravaganza" WrestleMania will be held in April at Raymond James Stadium

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2021
Move that truck: One-way moves into Florida are on a roll

The Florida population boom remains hot.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2021
Prominent fund invests in area insurance firm

In late December, funds managed by Blackstone Tactical Opportunities acquired a significant stake in Bradenton-based Sunz Holdings.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2021
Area burger chain picks up $20 million investment

Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired Checkers from Sentinel Capital Partners in 2017.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Airport closes out year down more than 40% in passengers

Traffic at Page Field remains a bright spot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Nonprofits serving people with disabilities merge business operations

The merger will expand Easterseals’ inventory of therapies and strengthen offerings in south Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2021
Human resources firm expands in Southeast with acquisition

CoAdvantage's acquisition of SourcePointe will expand Tampa human resources company’s footprint into Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2021
Downtown hotel to get new life under upscale brand

Hotel will remain open while under construction.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2021
Real estate office closes over $1 billion in sales volume in 2020

The Longboat Key office has over 100 sales associates. It is led by Managing Broker Ellen O’Day and has agents who work throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 20, 2021
After acquisition, insurance firm plans $10 million investment for agents

Pairing of AmeriLife and Senior Market Advisors will join industry experience with an innovative approach through technology in the insurance business.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2021
Airport creates new executive post, lands new official

Justin Lobb has worked for other airports in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2021
PGA Tour event to be held in area in February

The move from Mexico to Lakewood Ranch comes amid logistical challenges related to the pandemic.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2021
Holland & Knight names a pair of Tampa partners

Patrick Duffey and Anthony Palermo will bolster Holland & Knight's Private Wealth Services and Litigation practices in the region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2021
Financial services CEO takes helm of national group

Douglas King has been in financial planning for 35 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2021
Area law firm expands services into Sarasota

Edward Livingston is often sought out as outside intellectual property counsel and serves as an expert witness in such cases.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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