Industries

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By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

USF's $42M Sarasota-Manatee residence hall nears completion

Building the hall and student center on the small, 32-acre campus proved a challenge — but a challenge that officials say is well worth it.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
January 24, 2024

Latin-themed restaurant owners pick Naples for next hot spot

A new restaurant, Unidos: A Latin Kitchen + Bar, has opened in downtown Naples.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Arizona natural food grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is carving out a niche for itself in the state — even in the shadow of Publix, the 10,000-pound elephant.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
January 23, 2024

YMCA, Pinellas County Schools partner on unique $48M project

The city of St. Petersburg's new YMCA will soon unite with a completed public school.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 23, 2024

Longboat Key shopping center sells for $7.45 million

The center, which sits on 4.6 acres, is said to be one of the largest parcels on Longboat Key.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
January 23, 2024

Applications open for Business Observer's Top Contractors issue

The deadline to submit is Friday, Feb. 9, 2024.

Florida

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By Jim Stinson
January 23, 2024

Tampa airport lands new nonstop route to Southern California

Breeze Airways will add a new California destination to Tampa International Airport in May.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 23, 2024

Plant City manufacturing site sold for nearly $22 million

The Brennan Investment Group plans to more than double the existing Sonoco Products facility to nearly a half-million square feet.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Lesley Dwyer
January 23, 2024

First east Manatee County affordable housing project approved

The proposed apartment complex between Interstate 75 and Lena Road, Amara, will offer 25% of its units at an affordable rate.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
January 23, 2024

Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

Inversa is attacking a major underwater problem while also trying to grow a 10-employee company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 22, 2024

Firm closes leases on 108,000 square feet in metro Tampa

The Feil Organization signed 14 leases at its properties in Pinellas County and Tampa in the fourth quarter of last year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
January 22, 2024

Morgan Automotive buys 9 Miami dealerships with $1B in revenue

The Morgan Automotive Group has bought nine dealerships and two collision centers in the Miami area, bringing the number of dealerships it owns to 76.