Industries

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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

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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.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
November 24, 2022

Developer pays $7 million for Fort Myers Beach hotel

A Chicago developer is building a 12-unit luxury project next door to Carousel Beach Inn with residences starting at $3.9 million.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Amanda Postma
November 23, 2022

New indoor pickleball club picks up members before it's even opened

After researching what was missing from the game, Brian McCarthy discovered players were looking for some control in the environment.

Construction-Development

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By Amanda Postma
November 22, 2022

Food truck park to spice up Old 41 in Bonita Springs

The project features eight food truck pads and a two-story bar.

Construction-Development

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By Louis Llovio
November 22, 2022

Property with Chick-fil-A about to open on it sells for nearly $3 million

The piece of property with the fast-food chain is an outparcel in Hillsborough County’s Cypress Ranch development.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
November 22, 2022

St. Pete companies see uptick in business from bus rapid transit route

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority says tens of thousands of residents have tried the SunRunner since its launch a month ago.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Alex Walsh
November 22, 2022

Tampa CEO says insurance industry on verge of highest price hikes in decades

Trevor Baldwins says Tampa-based insurance firm BRP Group is up for the challenge.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Alex Walsh
November 21, 2022

Student, class action lawsuit against USF over COVID fees heads to Florida Supreme Court

The defense against the lawsuit centers on a sovereign immunity claim.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Steven Benna
November 21, 2022

Transactions: Nov. 15-21

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

Transactions

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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

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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.