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Taking place throughout eight counties, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigated 33 transactions at several Lowe’s Home Improvement stores.

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The Dream Big awards drew in more than 3,000 applications this year, and Children’s World Uniform Supply was one of 27 finalists.

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The former Tampa Bay Rowdies owner, whose company manages the nearby Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, says the referendum question amounts to an attempted “land grab.”

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Historic St. Petersburg hotel property sells for $29 million

An Atlanta investment firm bought the Marriott hotel in downtown from The Blackstone Group.

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Airport, despite dip, reports second-best September in its 39-year history

The data for Southwest Florida International Airport includes days lost to Hurricane Ian.

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Manatee County to temporarily halt collection of bus fares

The 18-month pilot program will go into effect Tuesday.

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Partner at Tampa law firm named to general counsel role

Brigid Merenda succeeds Stanley Eleff, adding to Trenam Law’s already large number of women in key leadership positions.

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Pending home sales continue to drop across the country and in Florida as rising interest rates take a toll on demand.

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Some reports show the hurricane squashed home listings and pending sales across the region, while others are confident in a swift recovery.

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CEO, president named at Sarasota community, human services nonprofit

The eight-month search concluded with Helene Lotman chosen to step into the role in the new year.

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Mainsail Lodging & Development promotes Tom Haines and Charlie Albanos and welcomes back Becky Hayes.

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Fast-casual noodles chain in growth mode looks to Tampa Bay

A national chain with a fervent fan base targets the region for expansion. "We get letters all the time: 'Please, please, please come to Tampa,'" says an executive.

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The Business Observer looked at donors to Florida's gubernatorial candidates to see who's giving, who is getting and who is winning the money race.

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Crews are back at work at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which has pushed back its opening until the fall of 2023.

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