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Environment

  • By Mark Gordon
  • February 14, 2023
New Tesla and solar-powered estate a first for Naples homebuilder

The longtime London Bay Homes clients sought an upgrade, in space and technology.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Brian Hartz
  • February 2, 2023
Momentum builds around commercial solar energy use

Florida, despite being the Sunshine State, has seen relatively few major commercial and industrial solar energy projects materialize, but change is coming — and one company is more than ready.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • January 6, 2023
Technology industry to turn attention to environment in 2023

The big question technology is up against now is whether customers will buy into it.

  • Technology
  • By Brian Hartz
  • December 13, 2022
European electric vehicle maker opens showroom in Tampa

Polestar’s retail location will offer an augmented reality driving experience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 11, 2022
Largo looks to boost downtown with mixed-use sustainable development

The city of Largo is building a new city hall that will include 18,000 square feet of space for restaurants and shops.

  • Development
  • By Brian Hartz
  • October 3, 2022
Environmental group offers a different take on land deals

While developers and homebuilders jockey for available land, another group is hard at work on its mission preserving sensitive lands.

  • Development
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Electric vehicle subscription service arrives in region

Steer EV, part of Toronto-based Facedrive Inc., has opened an operations hub in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2022
Hertz places high energy order for 175,000 electric vehicles

The deal encompasses several brands.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2022
JMX Brands digs deep into its new environmentally friendly store with a new hire

Amina Hammou has already been staying busy collaborating with venders to create sustainable products.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • August 30, 2022
Transit authority receives $18M state grant to buy more electric buses

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection funds are from the federal government’s Volkswagen settlement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2022
First Watch kicks plastic straws to the curb

The daytime dining concept announced a partnership that will provide sustainable straws instead.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2022
Sarasota manufacturing giant announces net-zero emissions goal

Helios expects to achieve the task of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2022
Sarasota nonprofit secures state's first underwater aquaculture lease

The lease will be used for clam restoration and research.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2022
Prominent environmental nonprofit appoints new controller

Cindy Reichard will oversee Tampa Bay Watch’s finance and accounting operations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2022
Naples homebuilder, soaking up demand, adds solar unit

Kaye Lifestyle Homes was founded in 1985.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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