Industries

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 29, 2025

Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 22, 2029, making Tampa the fourth city to ever host the event twice.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Business Observer Staff
October 29, 2025

Share your AI hits (and misses) with the Business Observer

The Business Observer will be writing about how businesses and nonprofits use AI and ChatGPT for a host of work, both big and small.

Florida

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By Jeff Brandes
October 29, 2025

Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

Opinion

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By Louis Llovio
October 28, 2025

Fort Myers specialty contractor kicks off $22M expansion, renovation

B&I Contractors is doubling its real estate footprint and tripling its manufacturing space.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 28, 2025

City of Tampa breaks ground on $57M Riverwalk expansion

City officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the West River BUILD project, which will add another 2 miles to the Tampa Riverwalk along the west bank of the Hillsborough River.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 28, 2025

Investor pays $63M for two Naples apartment communities

The newly christened New York firm bought the properties in the city’s Golden Gate community.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Elizabeth King
October 28, 2025

Cyber company to hire 100 in Sarasota over two years

With new investments, Tenex is establishing its world headquarters in Sarasota.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Elizabeth King
October 28, 2025

Sales begin at new gated community in south Sarasota County

Homes at Oakbend Wellen Park start in the mid $500,000s.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
October 28, 2025

Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

Ben Sasse remains part of the University of Florida community.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Louis Llovio
October 27, 2025

South Sarasota apartment project site sells for $1 million per acre

A pair of out-of-state buyers paid $18.42 million for 18.42 acres of land just west of Palmer Ranch where a 325-unit community is under construction.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Louis Llovio
October 27, 2025

Publix to seek approval from St. Pete Beach to replace fire-damaged store

The Lakeland grocer wants to replace its 33,000-square-foot location with a 51,000-square-foot prototype store with ground floor parking for storm protection.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Anastasia Dawson
October 27, 2025

Tampa General purchases 53-acre property north of region for $2.4M

TGH plans to build a new hospital, medical office building, energy plant and helicopter pad on the site, which is adjacent to the TGH Crystal River Emergency Center.