Industries

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By Louis Llovio
September 2, 2021

Thorny workplace issues clog reopening plans

Public health and labor experts address key questions companies and managers are facing now — or will soon.

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By Louis Llovio
September 2, 2021

Ad agency raises vaccine awareness

PPK, with its stylish T-shirts, is also raising money to feed health care workers in the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Mark Gordon
September 2, 2021

Business owners weigh in on getting back to work — and what it looks like

Tricky decisions about the future of work — hybrid, in-office or full-on work-from-home — have put many executives in a bind. With safety paramount, followed closely by flexibility, some businesses in the region have forged a pandemic path.  

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By Amanda Postma
August 30, 2021

Amish furniture store purchases 30-acre farm for warehouse space

The company plans to incorporate the former horse farms' roots into the business purchase.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2021

Outspoken investor declares war on COVID-19 economic crisis

Ben Mallah, with an assist from his son, digs deep as he girds for survival.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Kevin McQuaid
August 26, 2021

Developer builds successful niche with company HQs

As Southwest Florida’s economy has expanded in recent years, Seagate Development Group has tailored its services to meet the growth.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Beth Luberecki
August 26, 2021

Country singer gets into new business with burger joint

Onetime building inspector says he knows there will be a big learning curve.

Travel-Tourism

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By Mark Gordon
August 26, 2021

Manufacturer moves into bigger, better space

Moving manufacturing plants, even a small distance, could be a big hassle. At Harmar it helps when employees have an all-in spirit.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
August 24, 2021

Fast-growing farm expands into region with acquisition

Finn Farms is expected to begin generating revenue in the third quarter.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Business Observer Staff
August 23, 2021

Area law firm elects three longtime attorneys to partner

The designations were set to take effect immediately.

Transactions

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By Louis Llovio and Mark Gordon
August 19, 2021

Retail developers find ways to beat back e-commerce

Several large landlord and developers aren't ready to give up on the traditional shopping plaza.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Louis Llovio
August 19, 2021

Builders couple single family and townhomes with the affordability and benefits of an apartment

Nimble developers and homebuilders continue to meet the rush in demand for new product — targeting renters, not buyers.

Construction-Development

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By Amanda Postma
August 19, 2021

The restaurant industry faces disruption in the current model with a new concept — ghost kitchens

The restaurant industry is facing a restructured model with the rise of ghost kitchens. A few spirited and ambitious restaurateurs are all-in on the concept.