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Jim Stinson
February 26, 2024

Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

LM Funding has invested, and so far made, millions in mining for bitcoin. It has its sights set on much bigger dividends.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
February 16, 2024

Creative entrepreneur helps beleaguered malls survive amid market shift

Mall operators seeking to draw more customers are turning to companies like US Design Lab to add a dose of fun to the experience.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
February 14, 2024

Dolphin drives $32 million Clearwater aquarium upgrade

Winter the dolphin changed the fortunes of a once sleepy aquarium near Clearwater Beach.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
February 9, 2024

Pasco’s population draws Johns Hopkins and other medical providers

Johns Hopkins All Children Hospital paid $24 million for land in Pasco, joining Moffitt Cancer Center and others putting down roots in the fast-growing county.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Jim Stinson
January 26, 2024

Cafe and burger franchises plot Tampa Bay, Sarasota debuts

Franchise development executives agree: Florida, specifically the west coast of the state, is hot.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
January 24, 2024

Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Arizona natural food grocer Sprouts Farmers Market is carving out a niche for itself in the state — even in the shadow of Publix, the 10,000-pound elephant.

Florida

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Brian Hartz
January 23, 2024

Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

Inversa is attacking a major underwater problem while also trying to grow a 10-employee company.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
January 17, 2024

A look at why Hertz plans to cut a third of its EV fleet

Lee County-based Hertz, while not totally exiting from renting electric vehicles, plans to sell off a large portion of its electronic vehicle fleet and use proceeds to buy gas-powered cars.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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Louis Llovio
December 31, 2023

Real estate industry insiders dish about the upcoming year — good and bad

A look at how four significant issues, from consumer spending to artificial intelligence, will impact the region.

Florida

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Jim Stinson
December 27, 2023

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

University of South Florida hopes the 35,000-seat stadium will be a go-to mid-sized venue for the region.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Beth Luberecki
December 26, 2023

Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sweet Sparkman has made some strategic moves that build on its past successes.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Alex Walsh
December 25, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

After a long, yet ultimately unsuccessful, search for a home downtown, the Sarasota Orchestra makes progress on what will be its new facility 6 miles east.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Jim Stinson
December 14, 2023

Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

Darlene Johnson and Julie Renderos cite work ethic and internal growth opportunities for success at Suncoast Credit Union.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Mark Gordon
December 13, 2023

$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

DFCU Financial, now in Southwest Florida and Tampa, aims to grow its presence more in the Sunshine State — even as a community banking lobbying giant sours on the acquisition strategy.

Florida

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By Alex Walsh
December 12, 2023

Bank survives industry shakeout, surpasses $1B in assets

The Bank of Central Florida, which was founded just prior to a crippling downturn, looks to grab market share in Tampa Bay.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Tampa company shifts directions, invests millions to find and sell bitcoin

Creative entrepreneur helps beleaguered malls survive amid market shift

Dolphin drives $32 million Clearwater aquarium upgrade

Pasco’s population draws Johns Hopkins and other medical providers

Cafe and burger franchises plot Tampa Bay, Sarasota debuts

Sprouts makes headway in Florida’s Publix-dominated market

Tampa startup turns invasive species into exotic leather fashion brand

A look at why Hertz plans to cut a third of its EV fleet

Real estate industry insiders dish about the upcoming year — good and bad

USF goes for the big score with $340M stadium project

Sarasota architecture firm continues to build on St. Pete expansion

Sarasota Orchestra hums along with planning its new $14 million home

Tampa execs make national list of powerful women in credit unions

$6B Michigan credit union seizes strong acquisition opportunities in Florida

Bank survives industry shakeout, surpasses $1B in assets

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

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