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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

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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

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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

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By Mark Gordon
February 3, 2022

Power of passionate people motivates sports nonprofit CEO

Marc Riker readies himself for a busy few months.

Leadership

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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

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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

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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.

Construction-Development

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By Gina Driscoll
February 3, 2022

City Council Chair: Governments need to create a housing affordability toolbox

Cities must lead by example to begin to solve affordable housing issues, says a city councilwoman.

Construction-Development

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By Michael Diamond
February 3, 2022

Homebuilder launches foundation to address affordable housing issue

Michael Diamond and his team see the challenges of the issue everyday.

Construction-Development

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By Pat Neal
February 3, 2022

Prolific homebuilder: Affordable housing requires a takes-a-village-approach

The days of building a new home for less than $19,000 are long gone.

Construction-Development

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By Louis Llovio
January 31, 2022

Tampa expands down payment assistance program to address yawning housing affordability

City raises the maximum purchase price of homes for those who qualify in effort to help homebuyers.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
January 31, 2022

Law firm hires former St. Pete, Tampa mayors

Former mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have joined Shumaker Advisors Florida, a subsidiary of Tampa-based Shumaker.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
January 30, 2022

Nonprofit adds trio to business hall of fame

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida will celebrate the winners at a dinner in April.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
January 28, 2022

Numbers of hotel rooms built drops in 2021 but rebounding in 2022

After hotel construction slowed down the past two years, signs point to a resurgence.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Brian Hartz
January 27, 2022

Atomic age: Next-gen cancer treatment centers coming soon

Proton therapy, a next-gen cancer treatment option, is coming soon to several Gulf Coast communities.

Healthcare

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