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Technology

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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • November 24, 2025
Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • November 18, 2025
Pasco AI software firm to invest $4.6M in expansion, add 60 employees

VantagePoint AI will expand its presence in Wesley Chapel. The expansion also comes with some $300,000 in Pasco-approved incentives.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • November 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch tech company adds AI experts to executive team

Roper Technologies has created new roles on its leadership team focused on artificial intelligence.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • November 5, 2025
Colorado defense contractor moving HQ, investing $20M in Hillsborough County

Orion Edge Group, which develops tactical electronic warfare systems, has relocated to Tampa and is looking to hire 20 new employees.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio
  • November 4, 2025
Jabil to pay $750M for energy management company

The St. Petersburg company says it has agreed to pay $750 million for the Northern Virginia and Irish company that specializes expert in power systems and energy optimization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • 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.

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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 27, 2025
Bealls makes move to accept all crypto wallets, leading retail industry

The retail chain is using technology that accepts more than 99 digital currencies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 24, 2025
Studio that builds companies, backed by prominent leaders, launches in Sarasota

A group of Sarasota executives steeped in founding and exiting businesses has turned their attention — and wallets — to a new startup, Suncoast Venture Studio.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon
  • October 22, 2025
Ohio firms lead $15M investment in Naples medical tech company

Catalyst OrthoScience has now raised at least $35 million in the past two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 21, 2025
Sarasota biotech company regains NYSE compliance

Oragenics has come into regulatory compliance following the closing of a $16.5 million public offering that provided a capital infusion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • October 14, 2025
USF receives $2.3M for cybersecurity college

The donations come from USF President Rhea Law and philanthropists Kate Tiedemann, Ellen Cotton and Arnie and Lauren Bellini

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • October 2, 2025
Manatee County-based tech company appoints new CEO

Confianza is expanding its leadership team as it prepares to scale the business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King
  • September 23, 2025
Bealls implements AI into retail company's planning process

The Bradenton-headquartered retailer has deployed a platform called Profitmind companywide that CEO Matt Beall says is "like adding rocket fuel to the way we make decisions."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson
  • September 12, 2025
Tampa physician invests in AI-powered preventive medicine app

Dr. Lyda Lindell, wife of Tampa real estate investor Carl Lindell, is pioneering new technologies in longevity medicine

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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