Industries

By Brian Hartz
June 5, 2020

Launch pad: European software firm sees big growth ahead in region

Software development firm NIX United, which makes apps for iOS devices, has chosen St. Petersburg, Florida, for its U.S. headquarters.

Technology

By Kevin McQuaid
June 5, 2020

Federal Reserve issues warning about CRE values

Federal Reserve Board report says commercial real estate prices nationwide could face a correction as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
June 4, 2020

Power company chooses county in region for new solar power plants

The new Manatee County plant will be in Duette, on some 520 acres.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
June 4, 2020

Hospital forges a way forward — in spite of coronavirus

Health care executive uses his leadership fundamentals — kindness, visibility and more — to overcome COVID-19 challenges.

Health Care

By Mark Gordon
June 4, 2020

Storage industry pioneer rides high into another high-stakes venture

Self-storage might not be sexy — but for Peter Warhurst it has sizzle. And now, two decades after a major industry victory, he’s back for more.

Commercial Real Estate

By Kevin McQuaid
May 29, 2020

Top CRE duo leaves company to start their own firm

Shane and Cheri O'Neil to expand beyond tenant representation services at ONiel Commercial Advisors, a new St. Petersburg-based commercial real estate firm.

Commercial Real Estate

By Business Observer Staff
May 29, 2020

Area builder hires railroad exec for leadership post

John Fall worked for CSX Transportation for more than a decade.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Kevin McQuaid
May 29, 2020

CBRE promotes Gulliford to statewide leadership role

Former banking executive William "Tripp" Gulliford has been promoted to oversee CBRE Group's eight Florida brokerage offices.

Commercial Real Estate

By Kevin McQuaid
May 29, 2020

CRE industry sentiment dips to five-year low nationally amid coronavirus

NAIOP CRE Sentiment Index dips to five-year low amid coronavirus, but Tampa Bay chapter head says outlook is better in Florida

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
May 29, 2020

State of mind: Developer set to unveil vision for historic theater

The State Theatre, an iconic entertainment venue in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, is being renovated and rebranded as the Floridian Social Club.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Grier Ferguson
May 28, 2020

New affordable housing community for seniors takes shape in area

Using an underutilized tax credit and a penchant for long-term ownership, a Minnesota company targets Florida for growth — even during the pandemic.

Commercial Real Estate

By Sara A. Qureshi, Esq., LL.M. of Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A.
May 22, 2020

Addressing Employer Shared Responsibility Payment Penalties under the Affordable Care Act

Theme park gets an assist from area brewery as it prepares to reopen

LEGOLAND Florida Resort plans to reopen its theme park, water park and hotels on June 1 and will introduce a range of new health and safety measures to help families feel confident and ready to return.