Industries

By Business Observer Staff
December 1, 2022

Tampa law firm hires veteran litigator in of-counsel role

Highly experienced labor and employment law expert Frank Brown joins the Tampa office of GrayRobinson.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
December 1, 2022

Hillsborough selling nearly 62 acres already zoned for housing

In an unusual move, the county issued a press release announcing the large parcel of land was for sale in one of the fastest growing parts of the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
November 30, 2022

Wisconsin developer builds Cape Coral apartment complex

The gated complex on Pine Island Road is expected to open to residents late next year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
November 29, 2022

Arizona company pays nearly $500 million for Florida properties

Cove Communities expands holdings in Florida buying golf course and four 55-plus communities.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
November 29, 2022

Entrepreneurial-focused center is running out of space after just one year

A wide mix of tenants is quickly filling up the 26 West Center at State College of Florida in Bradenton.

Commercial Real Estate

By Louis Llovio
November 28, 2022

On the heels of $4.6B sale, Clearwater cybersecurity firm launches training app

KnowBe4’s new app is meant to improve security awareness and compliance training for clients.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Steven Benna
November 28, 2022

Transactions: Nov. 22-28

A Pinellas County shopping center deal for $85 million leads transactions.

Transactions

By Business Observer Staff
November 25, 2022

Interim executive director named at Sarasota nonprofit

Rhonda Leiberick will be working alongside a Gulf Coast Community Foundation initiative to grow the nonprofit and expand its reach.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
November 25, 2022

Legislature to address insurance next month in second special session

Florida’s Legislature will take up insurance reform for the second time this year in a special session scheduled for December.

News

By Louis Llovio
November 25, 2022

Sales tax program helped bring spec development to county

Pasco County used Penny for Pasco funds to entice developers to build in the fast growing county and help recruit new and targeted industries.

Commercial Real Estate

By Amanda Postma
November 24, 2022

Animal rescue expansion to double capacity for dogs, cats

The project at Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is expected to cost $12 million.

Construction-Development

By Brian Hartz
November 24, 2022

High voltage: St. Petersburg contractor sees surge of success

From humble origins, Power Design has become a top provider of infrastructure for multifamily housing. Intense focus on employee training and growth drives the firm.

Construction-Development

By Brian Hartz
November 24, 2022

Command performance: Theater enters new era with leadership change

As its CEO of more than 30 years retires, the Straz Center for the Performing Arts welcomes a new leader and heads down a path that will radically reshape it physically.