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Industries

  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 14, 2023
Serial business owners buy a pair of Sarasota bagel businesses

From skiing to schmear, the core of the Koffman brothers’ business model remains straightforward: Treat people well, and avoid micromanaging.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 13, 2023
Affordable housing complex opening in Hillsborough County

The 61-unit development was built in the University Area neighborhood, a high-poverty community in the northern part of the county.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2023
Three Siesta Key listings among HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt' competition

The Siesta Key homes for sale by Michael Saunders & Co. are among dozens nationwide in the network's popularity contest.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota foster care and children's nonprofit names new CEO

The announcement came after an eight-month search.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 13, 2023
Report: Florida files more personal injury lawsuits than any other state — by far

The law firm that analyzed a year’s worth of data calls the gap “staggering.”

  • Florida
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 13, 2023
Tampa tech investment firm hires cybersecurity expert

With cyber threats and A.I. concerns growing, SCP & CO hires security expert Karim Hijazi.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 13, 2023
National engineering firm hires former FDOT official for leadership post

An Ohio aviation and planning firm hires away one of state government's most experienced aviation experts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Denise Federer
  • July 13, 2023
Want a smooth family business transition? Embrace strategic planning.

The best kind of strategic planning prioritizes long-term goals over short-term comfort.

  • Advice
  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 12, 2023
Retired manufacturing, nonprofit executive joins Sarasota foundation board

The appointment will begin in August.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • July 12, 2023
Redevelopment will bring new housing, retail to Pasco resort

County commissioners approved Miami developer's redevelopment plans for the Saddlebrook resort on Tuesday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Bobby Flay's burger joint chain eyes Tampa for next location

The famous TV chef is looking for new locations for his burger eatery. He thinks Tampa has got what it takes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • July 12, 2023
SWFL real estate firm expands to Colorado

Call it Closed International Realty now hasa performance and leadership coach.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Jim Stinson
  • July 12, 2023
Tampa airport authority wins tax battle

The four-year battle may not be over, but Tampa International Airport believes it has won a legal case over ad valorem property taxes placed upon 15 tenants in 2019.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 12, 2023
North Port turns attention to environment with development of new division

The Sarasota County city's new division will operate on $460,000 annually, though a $3.5 million tree fund has an open tab for program development and conservation efforts.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Amanda Postma
  • July 11, 2023
Celebrated private air service firm faces backlash from jilted members, investors

The company's recently appointed turnaround CEO tells the Business Observer that he doesn't have an official start date.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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