Industries

By Louis Llovio
September 19, 2022

Atlanta multifamily company expands along Gulf Coast, adding over 500 units to its portfolio

RangeWater is using acquisitions and now new construction to grow its footprint in Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
September 19, 2022

Private equity firm makes offer for Clearwater cybersecurity company

Vista Equity Partners says it will pay a 39% premium on all outstanding shares of KnowBe4 Inc.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Steven Benna
September 19, 2022

Transactions: Aug. 30 to Sept. 5

A Pinellas condo complex sale for nearly $100M leads the week's transactions.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2022

Illinois company pays nearly $6 million for Fort Myers industrial properties

An LLC with ties to a Chicago-area real estate firm bought the three buildings on Idlewild Street and Plantation Road.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
September 16, 2022

Fast-casual seafood chain opens two new company-owned restaurants

Captain D’s converted a Taco Bell in Brooksville and a Burger King in Spring Hill.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Columnist .
September 16, 2022

Florida's insurance litigation problem stares deep into an abyss

The dire situation stems from a complex set of circumstances, says an industry analyst, while the need for policy-driven reforms remains urgent.

Insurance

By Brian Hartz
September 16, 2022

Amid economic slowdown, cut outreach with caution, branding expert says

Stacey Harrison shares insights about how businesses can "recession-proof" their marketing strategies during tough economic times.

Advice

By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2022

After long search, national resort company zeroes in on Florida expansion

As Great Wolf Resorts looked for where to build in Florida, it became clear Collier County and Naples was the just-right spot.

Commercial Real Estate

By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2022

Industry insiders: A not-so-sunny outlook for Florida's property insurance market

A foursome of insurance insiders agree the industry is chaos. Consensus on other issues, from who to blame — lawyers or insurance companies or both — to how to solve it, aren’t as apparent.

Insurance

By Louis Llovio
September 15, 2022

Controversial property sold after new buyer and residents reach a compromise

Year after residents helped kill a previous development, a South Tampa office park is sold to a local business owner who plans to build town houses on the property.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
September 15, 2022

Disrupter creates 'Uber for nurses' to fight staffing challenges

Gale Healthcare Solutions creator Tony Braswell, the recipient of a major award for entrepreneurs, is "scary passionate" about solving the nation’s nurse shortage.