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Business Observer Staff
September 25, 2018

Real estate giant names new local branch leader

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has appointed Susan Manning, formerly of Berkshire Hathaway, the new manager of its office in south Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 25, 2018

Commercial brokerage names new associate director

Shaune Freeland joins Cushman & Wakefield Commercial Property Southwest Florida; will lead efforts in Charlotte County.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
September 25, 2018

Popular event space unveils renovations

The ballroom at Michael's on East in Sarasota has new molding, carpet and column decor.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
September 25, 2018

Area bank loves deal to be tennis event's title sponsor

Bonita Bay Club to host FineMark National Bank & Trust tournament.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2018

Major airline announces new flights to Philadelphia

Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport will start Jan. 12, 2019.

Manatee-Sarasota

Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2018

Company makes third acquisition in past 12 months

CoAdvantage Corp., headquartered in Tampa, Florida, has made its third acquisition in the past 12 months, adding Bradenton-based Remedy Employer Services, based in nearby Bradenton, Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2018

Tourism organization names new executive

Jeffrey John comes to Naples from Arizona to become sports development manager for convention and visitors bureau.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
September 23, 2018

Area builder discontinues popular line of homes, cites Trump tariffs

“Recent economic policies adopted by the current administration prevent us from continuing to provide an affordable housing solution,” Pat Neal says in a statement. “When Trump decided to meddle in the lumber industry, then enact retaliatory tariffs, the

News

Business Observer Staff
September 22, 2018

Report: finding — and keeping — top salespeople is getting harder

Some 20% of a company’s salespeople account for more than half a company’s revenues.

News

Business Observer Staff
September 21, 2018

Cargo business booming at area airport

The arrival of Amazon in 2015 and UPS in 2017 has given Tampa International Airport’s cargo business a jolt, spiking revenues from $2.6 million to $5.2 million.