Industries

By Business Observer Staff
February 15, 2022

Atlanta law firm adds two partners to Tampa team

Four attorneys — two partners, an associate and an of counsel member — have joined the Tampa office of Hall Booth Smith, an Atlanta-based law firm.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
February 11, 2022

Build-for-rent community to bring 274 homes to area

The community is a multifamily housing concept focused on homebuyers facing unaffordable options.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
February 10, 2022

National top 100 law firm names new partner at local office

David Slenn worked at Akerman nine years ago.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Slide rule: Investors flock to innovative insurance exec's latest venture

Investors are flocking to Slide, innovative insurance executive Bruce Lucas's latest venture. The company has already raised more than $100 million in venture capital.

Insurance

By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Employee benefits firm takes on big rivals with proactive, innovative approach

Tampa, Florida-based Benicomp embraces change while keeping its mission front of mind: Save businesses big bucks on health insurance claims.

Insurance

By Brian Hartz
February 10, 2022

Creative license: Insurtech startup brings fresh perspectives to market

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kin Insurance is a lean, tech-driven industry disruptor. Throw some ‘Florida Man’ hijinks into the mix and anything’s possible.

Insurance

By Louis Llovio
February 10, 2022

Miami Beach investor pays $9.9 million for North Port charter school

Florida Imagine Charter School sold to what real estate firm calls international investor but records show is Miami Beach company.

Transactions

By Louis Llovio
February 9, 2022

Luxury hotel expert dishes on Tampa Bay’s allure

Pendry hotels founder talks up the Tampa buzz, growing up in the hotel business and delivering a luxury residential component to his hotels.

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
February 8, 2022

Knock on wood: Sustainable cutlery maker gets big boost from national retailer

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Foodstiks has landed a deal with Target. The company believes the time is nigh for its brand of disposable wooden cutlery — if it can overcome supply-chain and industry awareness issues.