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Business Observer Staff
April 4, 2022

Social services nonprofit expands with new Venice location

After seeing an uptick in need throughout the Venice area, JFCS of the Suncoast opened the new location in response.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
April 3, 2022

Entrepreneur’s journey from $200 and an answering machine to $500M

Franchise guru Greg Muzzillo mixes moxie with massive desire for success.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2022

Former CEO joins Venice nonprofit in new role

Kameron Partridge Hodgens will now work side-by-side with Jennifer Johnston, the new director of community leadership.

Manatee-Sarasota

Mark Gordon
April 1, 2022

Dramatic multifamily rent increases are jarring

Trio of markets in the region are in a cutthroat race for biggest average monthly rent increases in the Southeast.

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Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2022

Raymond James to acquire New Jersey firm

Jersey City, N.J.-based SumRidge Partners has agreed to be acquired by Raymond James and will be part of the St. Petersburg, Florida, firm's fixed income capital markets division.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
April 1, 2022

Medical manufacturer continues layoffs in Lakeland as facility prepares to shut down

Stryker is laying off 88 more people in Lakeland; nearly 500 will lose their jobs in all.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Amanda Postma
April 1, 2022

Four Shutts & Bowen attorneys add professor to their resume

Stetson Law adds two more to its growing list of adjunct professors.

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Business Observer Staff
April 1, 2022

Engineering firm names new board chair

Michael Dickey has been with the firm for more than 20 years.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Louis Llovio
March 31, 2022

Naples ex-con charged with $2.5 million COVID fraud

Feds say convicted felon lied and provided false documentation to secure loans for five businesses.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

Business Observer Staff
March 31, 2022

Banking industry veteran joins Venice company board

Rita Lowman joins the Caldwell Trust Company board with 45 years of experience.

Manatee-Sarasota

Brian Hartz
March 31, 2022

Nuclear option: High-tech medical diagnostic firm launches in region

Tampa, Florida, has been chosen as the location for a recently launched biotech company that specializes in treatments for conditions such as blood clots, tuberculosis and respiratory problems brought on by climate change.