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  • July 8, 2020
Cybersecurity firm, despite pandemic challenges, posts 25% growth in Q2

KnowBe4 CEO Stu Sjouwerman says the Clearwater, Florida-based cybersecurity firm's "hypergrowth" continued in the second quarter, with a 25% increase in sales.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Marketing, ad executive switches real estate brokerages

James Schnars has more than 25 years of experience in luxury real estate.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Cutting-edge workforce group hits milestone

CareerEdge built a big success by starting with small victories.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Community foundation names new board members, appoints officers

John Humphrey, Mercedes Soler, Carla Plush Smith, Dr. Janet Taylor and Judge Charles Williams joined the board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2020
Area boat dealer acquires superyacht brokerage

With the acquisition of Northrop & Johnson, Clearwater, Florida-based MarineMax Inc. has greatly expanded its presence in the global superyacht brokerage and services industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Builder wins bid to oversee construction of new medical facility

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. has done other work for Family Health Centers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Practice, physician resolve fraud claims with $4.8 million settlement

The government alleged Sarasota-based Ophthalmic Consultants submitted false claims to Medicare, TRICARE and the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2020
Restaurant owner adds bug spray invention to menu

Bodyguard is now available in 70 Southwest Florida locations.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2020
Former Dairy Queen CEO, Walmart exec, join area company’s board

The new Bloomin’ Brands board members stem from an April agreement between the restaurant company and JANA Partners.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2020
Area TV remote control company clicks on opportunities

Clean Remote's biggest challenge is choosing the best opportunity to pursue.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Tampa's job gains defines expectations

While many sectors gained jobs, government shedded them.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Contractor breaks ground on five-building apartment complex

Summerhouse will be a private, gated community with 257 units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
New York prison inmate extradited to region for fraud charges

Victim losses in the case are allegedly $35,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Beach resort promotes manager to run second property

Michele Berger brings 20 years of retail and hospitality experience to West Wind Inn.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Health care system expands in region

BayCare Health System adds to its network of urgent care clinics.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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