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  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2019
Parcel sold for nearly $2 million, apartment complex planned for site

The buyer plans to develop the land into a four-floor apartment complex with 47 units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2019
Cabinetry firm woos new executive

The company's new executive previously served as the president of Dianne Lorraine Design.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2019
Multi-state insurance company appoints general counsel

Lisa Thompson previously served as senior vice president of legal and compliance for Bankers Insurance Co.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2019
Veteran entrepreneurs to benefit from arrival of national nonprofit

Bunker Labs, a national nonprofit that helps veterans start and operate businesses, will hold a grand opening for its Tampa chapter — the first in Florida — on Sept. 26.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2019
County set to acquire nearly 10 acres for conservation

The county agreed to purchase the 9.57-acre parcel on the island for $860,000.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2019
Homebuilder breaks ground on 18-hole golf course

The golf course is designed by architect Chris Wilczynski in conjunction with Ryangolf Corp.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2019
National restaurateur to expand presence in region

The Naples eatery will have a menu similar to its sister restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2019
Homebuilder promotes official to CEO, will focus on doubling sales

Jim Rosewater has been promoted from COO to CEO of Clearwater, Florida-based Arthur Rutenberg Homes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2019
Airport adds new nonstop service, sets passenger traffic record

Delta Air Lines added nonstop service to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Prominent real estate development firm names new CEO

St. Petersburg, Fla.-based The Sembler Co., which has developed more than 350 real estate projects totaling 27 million square feet throughout the Southeast and Puerto Rico, has named Greg Sembler CEO, effective Jan. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Beauty service company expands in region

The retail shops specialize in handmade eyelash extensions, as well as waxing, cosmetic tattoo and fibroblasting.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Shopping districts seek new marketing strategies

Shopping centers in the region look to improve the tenant mix.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Region's wealthiest towns by ZIP code pack some surprises

The region has a wide variety of high-earning ZIP codes.

  • News
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2019
Two entrepreneurs to be inducted into Junior Achievement’s Business Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida recognize those who serve as role models for area youth.

  • News
    By
  • Jay Schlichter
  • September 13, 2019
Entrepreneurial family has invested $500M and is just getting started

The Hoffmanns have made big business waves in Southwest Florida by buying up a bit of everything, centered on hospitality. What drives their success?

  • Entrepreneurs
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