News

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 15, 2019

In Memoriam: Barbara Dell, 1952-2019

Barbara Dell died Jan. 1 after battling cancer. She was 66.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 14, 2019

Pharmacy, owners to pay $775K to resolve kickback scheme allegations

A Sarasota pharmacy was accused of engaging in an illegal kickback scheme to induce the referral of compounded drug prescriptions for Tricare and Medicare beneficiaries.

Manatee-Sarasota

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 14, 2019

Grocery chains subtly seek to raise prices

From diapers to dog food, grocery prices in wide range of categories are on a five-year increase in prices, according to a new study.

News

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 14, 2019

Area tech firm promotes executive to top post

David Wirta has been named president of managed IT services provider Vology.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 14, 2019

Public relations agency snags exclusive resort as client

Paradise Advertising & Marketing will handle promotions for LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort in Naples, touting recent renovation.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 13, 2019

Bank unveils new name, plans for expansion

First State Bank of Arcadia, now Crews Bank & Trust, plans to open a full-service office in Sarasota County soon.

Manatee-Sarasota

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 13, 2019

Real estate brokerage acquires rival, doubles in size

Tampa, Florida-based Pineywoods Realty, a division of Katz Capital, has acquired Brandon-based Kings Realty & Property Management, doubling its property management portfolio to more than 1,000 doors and adding 10 new property managers to its team.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 13, 2019

Brisk sales reported in luxury condo development

First three buildings in 205-unit Genova near Coconut Point in Estero have sold out as construction remains underway.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

For Subscribers Only

Business Observer Staff
February 12, 2019

National firm acquires area office equipment dealer

Staples Inc., one of the world’s largest retailers of office supplies, has agreed to acquire Tampa, Florida-based based DEX Imaging, a leading dealer of office equipment such as printers and copiers.