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  • November 15, 2019
Show time: Curtain rises on ritzy new entertainment venture

Ann Marie Hayek, the founder of booking agency Pure Talent Celebrities, is bringing a series of Las Vegas-style shows to Tampa's Avalon Event Center.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2019
Restaurant firm looks at 'strategic alternatives'

Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based parent company of Outback Steakhouse, might explore a sale.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2019
Cast a line: Platform amplifies niche topics

David Sobelman, the founder and CEO of Tampa, Florida-based 3 Properties, has launched “Net Lease Nerdcast,” a podcast that focuses on topics related to the arcane world of triple net leases and net lease property investing.

  • News
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2019
On the move: City a top draw for urban transplants

The Tampa Metropolitan Statistical Area is one of the top destinations for people moving from other U.S. MSAs, according to recent U.S. Census data.

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  • Brian Hartz
  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Commercial real estate

Paula Clair Smith, managing director of commercial services, Colliers International

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  • Brian Hartz
  • November 14, 2019
Airline adds direct flights to East Coast, Midwest hubs

Spirit Airlines has added daily nonstop service from Tampa International Airport to New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Indianapolis International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2019
Finance pioneer CEO plans retirement after 15 years

Revenues at ACI Worldwide surged under Phil Heasley.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2019
Work begins on new downtown condo tower

The DeMarcay will include 39 residences.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2019
Airline lands another nonstop flight to region

Service from Richmond, Va. to Punta Gorda. will begin in February.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2019
Region’s largest public company to be acquired for $5.4B

Tech Data Corp. has agreed to be acquired, for $5.4 billion, by an affiliate of funds managed by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2019
With new office, bank grows presence in fast-growing county

The Bank of Tampa has expanded to Pasco County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the Tampa Bay region, opening a new loan production office in New Port Richey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2019
Iconic downtown office, retail building sold for $4.4 million

The downtown Fort Myers deal went from start to close in 65 days.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2019
Airline announces new nonstop route from Pennsylvania

Allegiant will now serve 21 nonstop destinations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2019
Entrepreneur showered with another award

MY Shower Door has been a leader in the Southwest Florida glass sector since 2003.

  • News
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 11, 2019
Man sentenced to five years in prison for mortgage scheme

Ben Handa was also ordered to pay $180,000 in restitution.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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