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  • January 12, 2021
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Issue is an essential for any business owner or executive.

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  • January 12, 2021
Allegiant announces new route to Illinois from area airport

The new nonstop route will operate twice weekly.

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  • January 12, 2021
Chamber CEO to host Business Observer book club

Heather Kasten will lead a discussion about the book “The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea” by Bob Burg and John David Mann.

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  • January 12, 2021
Tampa insurer to expand homeowner offerings

Regulatory approval means that TypTap, a subsidiary of HCI Group, will be able to write policies in six additional states

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  • January 11, 2021
Bank, coming off big merger, names new regional leader

Marty Lanahan has held executive positions in banking for some 30 years.

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  • January 11, 2021
National law firm expands construction defect department to area

The Florida practice will focus on construction defect cases for townhouse and condominium associations.

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  • January 11, 2021
Hospitality industry confab picks area for major late summer event — in person

Connect's hospitality marketing event in Tampa in August is expected to provide a major economic boost for the region’s hospitality industry later this year.

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  • January 10, 2021
Area nonprofit exec takes leadership role at office cleaning firm

Trent Howe has worked in the nonprofit and for-profit worlds.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 9, 2021
From tequila to whiskey, alcohol sales are on the rise

Ecommerce sales of booze are reaching new highs.

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  • January 8, 2021
Social services nonprofit names new CEO

Arthur Lerman will continue to lead JFCS, using over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management.

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  • January 8, 2021
Pet supply company starts franchising efforts

Leo&Lucky's flagship store is in Parrish in Manatee County.

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  • January 7, 2021
Area equipment rental firm buys Texas company

Herc Holdings now has 12 locations in the Houston metropolitan area.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • January 7, 2021
Auto dealership expands out of Florida with acquisition

Crown Automotive Group now has three dealerships in Tennessee.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2021
United adds nonstop flights between Houston, area airport

The service between Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport will begin on Feb. 11.

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  • January 7, 2021
BlueGrace names chief marketing officer

Mark Derks joins Riverview logistics firm BlueGrace Logistics to lead brand development and strengthen the company’s executive team.

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