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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

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Business Observer Staff
August 6, 2021

Texas investment bank appoints managing director for region

Tom Baurle has three decades of finance industry perspective.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?