• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Health Care
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

More News

  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2018
A new castle for aviation support company relocation

Newcastle Aviation begins construction on new headquarters in Fort Myers

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2018
Homebuilder hires sales and marketing VP

Most recently, Anthony Crimi was area sales manager for Taylor Morrison Homes in Tampa.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2018
Five attorneys jump ship for rival firm

Five attorneys specializing in real estate and land use have left the Tampa office of law firm of Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick to join Trenam Law, also based in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2018
Tech company wins more than $60 million in new work

FTE Networks wins $61.4 million in new contracts, year-to-date total in new contracts $302 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2018
Fast-growing restaurant chain hires former Popeyes executive

Mel Hope, the new CFO at Manatee County-based First Watch, was CFO at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for 10 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2018
University launches market research lab

USF St. Petersburg’s Kate Tiedemann College of Business has officially opened a Consumer Insight and Sales Lab in St. Petersburg, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2018
Interior designer earns rare industry certification

Studio+ interior designer Carmen Ho earns Certified Healthcare Interior Designer certification from American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2018
College appoints innovation, business development officer

Greg Smogard, the new innovation and business development officer for USF Sarasota-Manatee, has worked with Fortune 500 companies and global brands in more than 40 countries.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2018
Holy roll: Company’s growth surges in wake of move to former church

Squaremouth, a St. Petersburg, Florida, company that pioneered a comparison engine for travel insurance products, has been recognized as a top workplace in the state and seen its revenue top $10 million in 2017.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2018
Finance professionals group elects new board

CFA Society Naples names new board of directors local member of global CFA Institute

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2018
Growing auto marketing company acquires video production firm

Sarasota-based auto marketing company Dealers United plans to integrate Seattle-based video production company What's Next Media's work into digital and social media campaigns.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2018
University elevates provost to presidency

Jeffrey Senese has been elected president of Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He became provost of the Catholic institution in January.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2018
Global company names new chief information officer

Hertz Global Holdings Inc. names Opal Perry executive vice president and CIO

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2018
Homebuilder appoints controller for west Florida team

PulteGroup, one of the nation’s largest homebuilding companies, appointed Branden Clarke controller at its west Florida division, based in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • July 27, 2018
Medical spa moves to larger office

Advanced Aesthetic Solutions relocates to allow for expansion of its menu of services.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
« 608 609 610 611 612 613 614 615 616 617 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Latest News

1
  • April 6, 2026
Sarasota Children's Museum signs 19K-square-foot lease
2
  • April 6, 2026
Bradenton emergency apparatus distributor acquires Mississippi company
3
  • April 6, 2026
Second Hulk Hogan home on Clearwater Beach up for sale
4
  • April 6, 2026
Downtown Tampa trophy property has new owner, plans include $8M in upgrades
5
  • April 5, 2026
Miami bank lends $27.5M for Tampa hotel sale

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now