Industries

By Laura Lyon
October 10, 2024

Former Congressman, Rite Aid CEO join Tampa health tech firm's board

The new leadership has a background in health care policy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Observer Staff
October 9, 2024

Sarasota Memorial Hospital set to ride out Hurricane Milton

Facilities are self-sufficient and ready for Hurricane Milton, SMH CEO David Verinder says.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Laura Lyon
October 9, 2024

Many hotels relax pet policies and fees around Florida ahead of Milton

The decision was made with evacuees in mind.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
October 8, 2024

Hospital group offers free virtual health care during Milton

AdventHealth will open up its app-based video urgent care at no cost during the storm.

Florida

By Elizabeth King
October 8, 2024

Bonita Springs company passes $1B in monthly cannabis deposits

Green Check announces success in the third quarter, including a record number of deposits and new partnerships.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Observer Staff
October 8, 2024

Foundation offers Helene relief to food and beverage workers

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has partnered with Southern Smoke Foundation to help Helene-impacted local service workers bridge financial gaps during recorvery.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
October 7, 2024

Tampa movers assist with debris pickup

As Hurricane Milton approaches, College Hunks partners with Tampa to clean up after Hurricane Helene.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
October 7, 2024

Trucking company shuts down, lays off 222 in Tampa, Jacksonville

Midwest Transport Inc. closed terminals in the two Florida cities last month and several more nationwide.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
October 7, 2024

Sarasota nonprofit names new president/CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast identified its new leader following a national search.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Elizabeth King
October 7, 2024

Flight cancellations, airport updates from Hurricane Milton at TPA, PIE, SRQ, RSW, PGD

Follow the Business Observer for updates on airport closures and flight cancellations due to Hurricane Milton.

Florida

By Louis Llovio
October 6, 2024

Tampa apartment owner gets $45.5 million loan

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a sporting goods store opens in Fort Myers, BayCare buys a former Barnes & Noble in Tampa, and a retailer is about to open a new store in Venice.