Industries

By Brian Hartz
March 17, 2022

Break new ground: Construction firm gets creative with hiring

To combat a labor shortage, construction firm Robins & Morton, which recently expanded to Tampa, Florida, revamped its recruitment and training programs. It also started taking a chance on less-qualified applicants who showed potential.

Construction-Development

By Brian Hartz
March 17, 2022

Wage warrior: CEO goes above and beyond for worker pay

Tampa-based Volt Lighting has raised its starting hourly pay rate to double the state’s minimum wage.

Strategies

By Business Observer Staff
March 16, 2022

Women-founded retailer names new chair

With 40 years of retail experience, the board announced Kevin Mansell would fill the role.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Business Observer Staff
March 15, 2022

Local Habitat nonprofit begins search for new CEO

Diana Shoemaker will continue in the position until a replacement has been found.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
March 15, 2022

Two Fort Myers apartment communities break $100 million mark

Two Fort Myers apartment communities shatter pricing ceiling, setting the tone for the coming year and, potentially, for the entire region.

Commercial Real Estate

By Steven Benna
March 14, 2022

Transactions: March 7-14

Multifamily complex deals in Fort Myers totaling nearly $250 million pace this week's top deals.

Transactions

By Business Observer Staff
March 11, 2022

Clearwater insurance firm continues rapid growth with acquisition

Clearwater, Florida, insurance firm AmeriLife Group LLC has continued its rapid growth with the acquisition of Philadelphia-based BGA Insurance Group.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
March 10, 2022

Tech-based HR startup exceeds pre-seed funding goal by $250K

Tech-based HR startup Archslate, headquartered in Tampa, has exceeded its pre-seed funding goal by $250,000.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
March 10, 2022

Split decision: New app aims to ease group travel planning, payments

A new app created by a Tampa, Florida, entrepreneur aims to ease group travel planning and payments.

Entrepreneurs

By Louis Llovio
March 9, 2022

Tampa mayor: Rent control measures not the solution, could drive away developers

Mayor Jane Castor says city needs the inventory to ease rent hike at unveiling of housing assistance program for renters

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
March 9, 2022

Tom Brady’s health and wellness company opens second location in state

TB12 will operate on the campus of an orthopedic hospital in West Palm Beach.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
March 8, 2022

Construction of Whole Foods Market begins in St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's first Whole Foods Market has taken a big step toward becoming reality, as permits have been obtained and demolition of the site's existing structures has begun.