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Business Observer Staff
May 15, 2024

The Business Observer's Top Entrepreneur event — in pictures

Companies honored at the event, combined have more than 1,000 employees.

Florida

Elizabeth King
May 15, 2024

Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob closes after 67 years

The owner cites several reasons for Hob Nob Drive In's closure, including the post-pandemic economy. But a forthcoming food truck could keep the brand alive.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 15, 2024

Wayfair plans fourth brick-and-mortar Birch Lane store in Florida

Online furniture and home decor retail giant Wayfair is opening its fourth brick-and-mortar store in Florida under the Birch Lane brand.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Mark Gordon
May 15, 2024

$2.1B bank names Polk County leader

Crews Bank & Trust has named Andrew Foreman market president for Polk County.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 15, 2024

Tampa Starbucks employees vote to unionize

The store on North Dale Mabry is the eighth in Florida to become a union shop.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
May 15, 2024

First quarter sales at St. Pete condo tower hit $50 million on strength of penthouses

The developers of the Residences at 400 Central say that they've sold four penthouses thus far this year, including three in the past 30 days.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Jim DeLa
May 14, 2024

Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

Manatee-Sarasota

Louis Llovio
May 14, 2024

390-apartment community coming to Tampa's Gasworx

A Chicago investment firm is partnering with local developers to build the multifamily community in the new development between downtown Tampa and Ybor City.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Elizabeth King
May 14, 2024

Sarasota business owner sent to prison for real estate fraud

Jose “Jay” Manuel Santiago, who owned Santiago & Sons Construction in Sarasota and was an HOA president, is involved in two separate fraud cases.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
May 14, 2024

Grocery chain Detwiler's to build large distribution center in Manatee County

Detwiler’s Farm Market, a family-owned and -operated grocery chain, has broken ground on a warehouse and distribution center at Florida International Tradeport.

Manatee-Sarasota

Carter Weinhofer
May 13, 2024

Tidewell Foundation property on Longboat Key to list for $3M

Empath Health, the parent company for the Tidewell Foundation and Tidewell Hospice, announced the listing on May 13 but says the company is committed to continuing partnerships with the Longboat Key community.