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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2020
Wheels up: Growth accelerates for retail tire franchisor

Tampa, Florida-based RNR Tire Express has rolled to surprisingly big gains during the pandemic.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2020
Chip away: Uncertainty, new organizers delay program's awards ceremony

One of the premier business events in Southwest Florida, the Blue Chip Community Business Awards, is going through a pair of pandemic-led changes.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 25, 2020
Hit the brakes: Beleaguered car rental giant runs into legal roadblock

A judge has rejected Estero, Florida-based Hertz's proposal to pay 14 executives a total of $5.4 million in bonuses.

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  • Brian Hartz
  • September 25, 2020
Starting with adaptive reuse project, developer has bold vision for retail complex

In reimagining the Grove at Wesley Chapel and its surrounding amenities, Mark Gold aims to capitalize on shoppers’ desire for convenience and, because of the coronavirus pandemic, cleanliness.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2020
Report not optimistic on state of hotel industry

The hotel industry faces a difficult road back from the pandemic.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 24, 2020
Southwest Florida lands retail discounters

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Goodwill Industries opening new stores in Bonita Springs, East Naples

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2020
Hardware giant breaks ground on new facility in region

Ace Hardware Corp.’s Plant City, Florida, retail support center is scheduled to open in November 2021.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 24, 2020
Hospital announces private rooms, allows visitors again

Visits from friends and family have been suspended since March because of COVID-19.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2020
Performing arts hall puts together schedule of virtual events

Van Wezel is trying to make the most of the tricky time — and stay top of mind with patrons — by shifting to the virtual arena.

  • News
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2020
Software firm makes hire for newly created executive role

Russ Smith has joined St. Petersburg, Florida-based CaseGlide as chief technology officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2020
Rapidly growing nonprofit hires chief development officer

Jennifer Richy has been named chief development officer at Naples Senior Center, a Naples, Florida-based nonprofit that provides comprehensive programs and social services for seniors and has grown its membership from 80 to 1,400 since it was founded in 2

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 23, 2020
CPA firm acquires area accounting, consulting company

Plush Smith has provided tax, financial reporting and consulting services to individuals, fiduciaries, commercial businesses and other organizations since 2011.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2020
Distillery expands operation with restaurant, bar

Horse Soldier, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based bourbon brand and distillery founded by former members of the U.S. Army Special Forces, has opened a bar and restaurant called Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2020
Health care firm welcomes new COO

Jason Coe has Fort Myers, Florida-based Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute as chief operating officer.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 22, 2020
Firm acquires area concrete contracting company

Bradenton-based Curbco was founded by Jim Kersey more than 30 years ago.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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