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By Business Observer Staff
November 2, 2022

Tampa cancer treatment clinic promotes from within for vice president role

Jarett Rieger, who joined the institution in 2004, will also serve as Moffitt Cancer Center’s chief innovation officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Brian Hartz
November 1, 2022

Bill Edwards expresses opposition to Dalí Museum expansion proposal

The former Tampa Bay Rowdies owner, whose company manages the nearby Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, says the referendum question amounts to an attempted “land grab.”

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 31, 2022

Historic St. Petersburg hotel property sells for $29 million

An Atlanta investment firm bought the Marriott hotel in downtown from The Blackstone Group.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 31, 2022

Manatee County to temporarily halt collection of bus fares

The 18-month pilot program will go into effect Tuesday.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
October 31, 2022

Partner at Tampa law firm named to general counsel role

Brigid Merenda succeeds Stanley Eleff, adding to Trenam Law’s already large number of women in key leadership positions.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Steven Benna
October 31, 2022

Transactions: Oct. 25-31

A Sarasota apartment complex deal for nearly $60 million paces this week's transactions.

Transactions

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By Louis Llovio
October 29, 2022

National report backs up state data: Housing market in a tailspin

Pending home sales continue to drop across the country and in Florida as rising interest rates take a toll on demand.

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By Amanda Postma
October 29, 2022

Coffee roastery upgrades from a truck to a brick and mortar

After closing on a location earlier this year, Banyan Coffee Co. finally has its own place. New challenges are percolating.

Travel-Tourism

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By Business Observer Staff
October 28, 2022

Southwest Florida housing market is in a topsy-turvy spot post-Ian

Some reports show the hurricane squashed home listings and pending sales across the region, while others are confident in a swift recovery.

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By Business Observer Staff
October 28, 2022

CEO, president named at Sarasota community, human services nonprofit

The eight-month search concluded with Helene Lotman chosen to step into the role in the new year.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Business Observer Staff
October 28, 2022

Tampa hospitality firm shakes up leadership team

Mainsail Lodging & Development promotes Tom Haines and Charlie Albanos and welcomes back Becky Hayes.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 28, 2022

Fast-casual noodles chain in growth mode looks to Tampa Bay

A national chain with a fervent fan base targets the region for expansion. "We get letters all the time: 'Please, please, please come to Tampa,'" says an executive.