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Industries

  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 25, 2023
University president to step down — eventually

The University of Tampa says its longtime president will leave in about 13 months, after his replacement is found.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • 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 Louis Llovio
  • March 24, 2023
Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 23, 2023
Despite major growth, water department cuts permit review time by 75%

Permits from Tampa's water department are coming much faster in the past two years as staff is added to address growing demand.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • March 23, 2023
Gulfside Bank hires leadership for new upcoming location

The new bank is expected to open next year.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 22, 2023
Luxury apartments open on nearly 14 acres in North Port

Units at the 279-unit complex in Wellen Park start at about $100 more per month than the average apartment in the city.

  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon
  • March 22, 2023
Luxury transportation company stretches services to Orlando, Miami

Naples-based BC Executive Services was founded in 2017.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • 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.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • March 20, 2023
Naples home sells for $46.8 million

The house in Port Royal is one of the most expensive single-family homes to sell in the county's history.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Brian Hartz
  • March 20, 2023
Clearwater mayor shocks city council with sudden resignation — during meeting

Frank Hibbard, unhappy with spending priorities, made the announcement during a Monday morning budget workshop.

  • 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.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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