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News

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2020
Companies in region lay off, furlough 5,000 employees

Some companies say they hope jobs will return, others aren’t so sure.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2020
Tax collector announces retirement, endorses deputy

Larry Hart has been Lee County Tax Collector since 2012.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2020
Health system names chief legal and compliance officer

Alan Weldy served 12 years as general counsel, vice president of human resources and compliance at Goshen Health.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 28, 2020
Survey highlights business damage, anxieties about ending shutdown

The topic of when to reopen is a hot one among business owners and executives.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2020
Homeowners buy community golf course, plan upgrades

Plans at Bonita Fairways Golf Club include a full renovation of the pro shop, café and course.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2020
Company names three new members to board of directors

Helios also postponed the company’s annual meeting to Aug. 6.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2020
Authorities: area man duped 60 investors, used funds to buy luxury cars

The SEC also alleges Steven Brickner misrepresented to investors his experience as a successful entrepreneur.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2020
Retired banking executive joins tech company board

Bob Anastasi joined Raymond James in 1999.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2020
Air conditioning company donates restaurant gift cards

Dr. Kool Air Conditioning & Refrigeration was founded in 2013.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Retailer tells landlords it will suspend rent payments

The Gap Inc. has six flagship locations on the west coast of Florida.  

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Company rejects $2.7 million SBA crisis loan

It Works says sales are stable and growing in April.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Biotech firm expands footprint in region with $10M investment

Amgen, a California-based biotech firm, has leased an additional 33,000 square feet in Tampa's Westshore business district.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 24, 2020
Apex Awards honor region's brokers

Realtors Land Institute awards recognize top land-focused brokers nationwide, including six from the Gulf Coast and Central Florida

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Fine-dining steakhouse chews on pandemic survival strategies

Steakhouse co-founder shares his strategy for staying in business as a fine-dining restaurant amid the COVID-19 crisis.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2020
Restaurant group delivers over 600 meals to health care workers, first responders

Since March 30, Mattison’s has prepared and delivered 620 meals.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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