Industries

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.

Entrepreneurs

By Louis Llovio
February 8, 2022

Property insurance market crisis looms over Florida

High litigation fees are public enemy No. 1 in the complex marketplace, say multiple industry leaders and officials.

Insurance

By Business Observer Staff
February 7, 2022

Tampa bank to expand to Manatee County

The Bank of Tampa has announced plans to expand to Manatee County in fall 2022.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 7, 2022

Activewear online retailer to invest $15 million in new Pasco County headquarters

New facility will help Clearwater company streamline process of delivering to 170 countries.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
February 7, 2022

Survey says: Affordable housing is the top concern for businesses

With housing prices exploding, businesses are having a harder time getting workers to come — and stay.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Business Observer Staff
February 7, 2022

County, foundation launch $5M fund to assist nonprofits

Relief is available from the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay for "safety net" organizations that are under strain because of the pandemic.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 7, 2022

Minnesota developer pays $22.8 million for affordable housing complex in Cape Coral

Dominium plans a $5.1 million renovation of The Crossings at Cape Coral

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Mark Gordon
February 3, 2022

Power of passionate people motivates sports nonprofit CEO

Marc Riker readies himself for a busy few months.

Leadership

By Brian Hartz
February 3, 2022

Counter balance: Nimble developer finds ways to navigate housing crunch

Tampa, Florida-based Metro Development Group has capitalized on pandemic-driven market trends to bolster its appeal to frustrated homebuyers. Now it has to keep up with newfound demand.

Construction-Development

By Business Observer Staff
February 3, 2022

Tampa hotel revenue tops $758M, breaking previous record set in 2019

The Tampa Bay region has been rated the No. 1 U.S. destination in terms of hotel occupancy.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma, Brian Hartz and Louis Llovio
February 3, 2022

Affordable housing crisis continues as many search for answers

The affordable housing predicament has reached crisis level for many in the region. Some creative leaders, in business and government, are on the front lines of delivering sustainable solutions.