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  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2020
Bank, on strength of PPP loans, doubles net income in second quarter

As of June 30, St. Petersburg, Florida-based First Home Bank had processed $831 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans, which boosted its net income for the second quarter to $2.345 million, a 106% increase from the same period last year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2020
Former U.S. Congressman joins area company’s board

Southwest Florida attorney Kate English has also joined the board at Alico.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 7, 2020
Overseas companies still see growth potential on American soil

The nation and state's pandemic struggles haven't deterred foreign firms from expanding in Tampa.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2020
Amazon announces expansion in region, plans 750 hires

Amazon plans to build a new fulfillment center in Temple Terrace, Florida, northeast of Tampa, that will employ 750 people when it opens in 2021.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2020
Manufacturer of sanitizing products names chief scientific officer

Durisan also named a vice president of sales and marketing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2020
County buys more than 200 acres for land conservation

The parcels, combined, are being acquired for $1.35 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2020
Disinfection company launches new franchise in area

Bactronix Suncoast will cover two combined territories spanning Sarasota, Manatee and Hillsborough counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2020
Event planner makes use of free time during pandemic to create new business

Ronnie Lee's online store DowntownPete.com sells pop culture and other miscellaneous items.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2020
Is it brake time for the economy?

A majority of Tampa Bay residents, in the latest COVID-19 sentiment survey from the Tampa Bay Partnership, say it might be time to slow down Florida's economic reopening process.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2020
Health care, housing nonprofit names new CEO

Tampa Crossroads, a nonprofit focused on health and affordable housing services — has promoted Gwendolyn Green to CEO.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2020
Pandemic crushes media firm’s profit, revenue

Beasley Broadcast Group took $26 million out of its cost structure to overcome pandemic challenges.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 4, 2020
Grocer’s sales surge by 21% in second quarter

Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets Inc. generated $11.4 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2020.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2020
Over 50 area employers to participate in virtual job fair

Many industries will represented, and positions will range from entry-level to professional.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2020
HVAC services firm moves into 50,000-square-foot operations hub

Firm plotted move for three years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2020
Insurance company hires new sales leader, promotes sales director

Most recently, Paul Marks was with workers’ compensation insurance company Summit Consulting Inc. for 18 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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