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Business Observer Staff
June 25, 2020

Nascent car wash chain breaks ground on second location

Woodie’s Wash Shack, a nascent car wash brand inspired by early 1960s surf culture, has begun construction on its first of several Hillsborough County, Florida, locations.

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Business Observer Staff
June 24, 2020

Area builder industry group appoints senior-level leader

Amelia Vasquez has held several roles for the Collier Building Industry Association.

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Business Observer Staff
June 24, 2020

Airport reels in new nonstop flights, old ones return

Cities in the Midwest in Northeast come back to SRQ’s flight roster.

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Business Observer Staff
June 24, 2020

Hardware giant to open new distribution center in region

Ace Hardware Corp. plans to move its local retail support center, currently located in Tampa, to a new facility in Plant City, Florida.

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Business Observer Staff
June 23, 2020

High-flying private jet service promotes manager to president

Founded in 2016, Elite Jets has six aircraft.

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Business Observer Staff
June 23, 2020

Fast-growing national donut chain to debut in region

Duck Donuts is one of three new tenants announced for Waterside Place.

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Brian Hartz
June 23, 2020

Area medical firm wins bid to sell products in Brazil, Israel and more countries

Regulators have approved Clearwater, Florida-based Apyx Medical Corp.'s bid to sell its Renuvion cosmetic surgery product in Australia, Brazil, Israel, Taiwan and Thailand.

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Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2020

Area insurance giant expands into new state

FCCI Insurance Group now operates in 20 states, plus Washington, D.C.

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Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2020

Construction begins on medical complex addition, surgery center

Stevens Construction is the lead builder.

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Business Observer Staff
June 22, 2020

Marketing agency launches new campaign for region based on outdoor recreation

Visit Tampa Bay has launched “Florida’s Most,” a campaign designed to inspire travelers to partake of the region’s many open-air attractions and activities.