Industries

By Mark Gordon
June 30, 2023

Former Lee County commissioner joins commercial real estate firm

John Albion was on the County Commission for 14 years.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Amanda Postma
June 30, 2023

Fondue chain one-third of the way through $30 million renovation

The Melting Pot Sarasota wrapped its renovation around a new focus on the bar area.

Strategies

By Amanda Postma
June 29, 2023

Community foundation exec leaves nonprofit to run another organization

Manatee Community Foundation named former Gulf Coast Community Foundation COO Veronica Thames to lead the nonprofit.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
June 29, 2023

Lightning owner Vinik sells stake in $2B Water Street development

The billionaire and NHL owner sold out to his partner in the $2 billion development as he looks to slow down.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
June 29, 2023

Tampa grocery store on brink of opening plans to hire 95

The new Sprouts Farmers Market is one of 10 the company is opening in Florida this year.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Observer Staff
June 29, 2023

SMH breaks ground on research and education institute

The $75 million project will enhance training programs and help retain physicians locally.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
June 29, 2023

Health care nonprofit names CEO for three area hospitals

Mike Murrill has been with AdventHealth for more than 20 years.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
June 29, 2023

Immigrants fear a new law as advocates, builders try to separate fact from fiction

As a new immigration law is set to take effect in Florida, there are mixed messages about what its impact will be on the state’s key industries and economy.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
June 28, 2023

SWFL airports land seasonal flights to Milwaukee, Twin Cities

Sun Country is adding winter flights to Orlando and Mexico too.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
June 28, 2023

Cancer center creates nonprofits to oversee construction of 775-acre campus

The new nonprofit corporations will handle the development of the land and land holdings for Moffitt Cancer Center's massive new campus under construction in Pasco County.