Environment

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

By Louis Llovio
April 4, 2022

Hertz expands EV program with agreement to buy 65,000 vehicles from Polestar

The Estero-based rental car giant partners with second manufacturer as it grows its electric vehicle program

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
February 28, 2022

$3 billion Tampa project earns top environmental certification

Water Street Tampa recognized for how its developed public spaces and walkability

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 20, 2022

Hertz invests $19M in European electric vehicle company

The rental car firm makes another step in electric vehicle mobility movement.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
February 8, 2022

Knock on wood: Sustainable cutlery maker gets big boost from national retailer

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Foodstiks has landed a deal with Target. The company believes the time is nigh for its brand of disposable wooden cutlery — if it can overcome supply-chain and industry awareness issues.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
December 15, 2021

Electric vehicle maker to open showroom in prominent new development

The Midtown Tampa mixed-use development in Tampa, Florida, will soon have a showroom that display and sell cars made by Polestar, an offshoot of Volvo.