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Industries

  • By Steven Benna
  • November 21, 2022
Transactions: Nov. 15-21

Manatee County agricultural land sale for $39.5 million paces transactions.

  • Transactions
  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 19, 2022
$11M soap retailer plows ahead with post-Ian recovery

Shuttered stores — especially as Christmas nears — can swallow a retail business. As one company executes a comeback, its CEO says communication, organization and accountability are essential.

  • News
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 18, 2022
Something to smile about: Dental college's new program a big win for grins

The U.S. dental industry faces declining numbers of new dentists, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Nova Southeastern University tackles the problem head-on.

  • Education
  • By Beth Luberecki
  • November 18, 2022
Eye care practice opens sleek new headquarters

High-end finishes and unique touches can be found throughout the new Frantz EyeCare office in Fort Myers.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 18, 2022
Fast-tracked school meets wide range of needs

Built in less than a year, Babcock High School opened in time to serve students but also shelter the community from Hurricane Ian.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2022
Next-gen high school rises on former ranch land

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation in Wesley Chapel oozes ingenuity, both in design and curriculum.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2022
The sky's the limit for downtown St. Pete's new crown jewel

At 515 feet and 46 stories, 400 Central will not only be tall — really tall — but it'll also set a new standard for design and amenities.

  • Development
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 17, 2022
Logistics company opens Tampa office, will create about 200 jobs

Austin-based Arrive Logistics has moved into space near the Westshore district as it continues to expand nationally.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 16, 2022
Homes to be built near century-old St. Pete neighborhood

Local developers are building a residential community on the boundary of the historic Euclid St. Paul section of the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 16, 2022
St. Pete bank acquires fintech platform

Ecountabl, now owned by Climate First Bank, indexes thousands of companies’ environment, social and governance performance.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Venerable St. Pete advertising agency promotes chief strategy officer to president

Rudy Webb will lead Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. alongside CEO Barbara Karasek and COO Tony Karasek.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Lee County approves $4.5 million in federal housing funds

The vote came after the county's annual action plan was approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Even after big win, DeSantis’ salary falls well short on national scale

More than 30 governors in the country earn a bigger annual salary than Ron DeSantis.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 14, 2022
World Series runner-up buys Clearwater shopping center

An affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies has bought a 13-acre center next to its spring training home for less than what it pays its right fielder.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz
  • November 14, 2022
Newly launched venture capital firm invests in football player’s company

Rayze, a fintech firm founded by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Carl Nassib, gets a boost from Financial Fitness Ventures.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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