Industries

By Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Governor signs major legal reforms into law

The bill will "decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys," says the governor's office.

News

By Business Observer Staff
March 23, 2023

Gulfside Bank hires leadership for new upcoming location

The new bank is expected to open next year.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
March 23, 2023

Synapse Florida founder to step down from CEO role

Lauren Prager will succeed Brian Kornfeld at the nonprofit that created and hosts Tampa’s Synapse Summit.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
March 23, 2023

Sarasota-Bradenton area physician to lead statewide group

Dr. Alissa Zdancewicz previously headed a local organization in her field.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
March 22, 2023

Michigan credit union, after acquiring local bank, rebrands Tampa Bay branches

Five former Pilot Bank locations have reopened under the Lake Michigan Credit Union banner.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
March 22, 2023

Naples Beach Club work advances as developers go through approvals

The more than $1 billion redevelopment of the historic beach resort continues even as developers work on the many pieces and approvals needed to make the plans a reality.

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
March 21, 2023

St. Petersburg travel insurance company names new CEO

Rupa Mehta, a veteran of Angi and Groupon, has been tapped to lead Squaremouth.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Lauren Tronstad
March 20, 2023

$800 million hotel, condo project moves toward 2024 completion

It’s been more than a decade since the former property on the site, Colony Beach and Tennis Resort, closed.

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Manatee-Sarasota

By Beth Luberecki
March 19, 2023

Travel agency emerges from pandemic stronger than ever

Preferred Travel of Naples was able to move quickly when the world started traveling again, thanks to some smart and shrewd decisions made during the pandemic.

Entrepreneurs

By Mark Gordon
March 17, 2023

2023 Top 50 Contractors from Polk County to Collier County

Even under a cloud of challenges — supply chain, labor, inflation and more — total revenue of the region’s largest contracts is up nearly 18% over the previous year.