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Mark Gordon
April 6, 2023

Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Rock N Development group plans 35 restaurant locations in the Sunshine State.

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Brian Hartz
April 6, 2023

Clearwater family prepares for new era after acquisition

The decision to sell a successful family-owned business can be fraught with emotional baggage. Piper Fire Protection's unique corporate structure helped it get everyone onboard.

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Mark Gordon
April 4, 2023

Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

Even after five decades in the beer and beverage business, John Saputo isn’t ready to walk away. If (when) he does, he’s confident the next generation is ready to run the company.

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Brian Hartz
April 3, 2023

Tampa Bay socioeconomic snapshot: Not bad — but lots of room to get better

For the sixth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Partnership’s 2023 Regional Competitiveness Report has spelled out, in painstaking detail, the region’s highs and lows.

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Brian Hartz
March 29, 2023

Cannabis industry gears up for potential gold rush

If a ballot initiative succeeds next year, Floridians won’t need a medical card to buy cannabis, and legalization of the weed would be a business bonanza. But risks abound.

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Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Brian Hartz
March 16, 2023

Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

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Mark Gordon
March 8, 2023

Pickleball competition heats up — with millions of dollars at stake

A variety of entrepreneurs in the region are racing to get into — or get ahead — in the business of pickleball, with soon-to-be national leagues, all-encompassing social and sports clubs, and more.

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Amanda Postma
March 7, 2023

Sarasota law firm embraces growth to achieve top tier status

For a while, the founders of what's now Bentley Goodrich Kison resisted big-time growth. Not anymore.

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Beth Luberecki
March 7, 2023

Plumbing pro takes high-tech, professional approach to essential service

After going through two prior incarnations of his plumbing company, entrepreneur John Verhof has hit on a concept built for the long haul.

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Amanda Postma
March 6, 2023

Kilt-wearing window-washing company looks to expand into Tampa

Exterior home services company plans to add 10 franchises to the Tampa area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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Louis Llovio
March 6, 2023

Industry panel: Expect fewer amenities in new residential developments

Industry insiders discuss the residential market and how, with rising costs and a diminished appetite for debt, developers are likely to cut down on extras.

Commercial Real Estate

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Mark Gordon
March 2, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates GM talks leadership, trust, culture — and replacing a legend

Creating a stellar corporate culture is a must-do in today’s work environment. Pro sports executive Ben Cherington says he’s learned that to deliver the best culture, you have to first have the best people.

Leadership

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Mark Gordon
February 28, 2023

Publix expands its 'drink beer and wine while you shop' concept

Florida’s dominant grocer — where they ask customers "Did you find everything you need?" — adds an element to make shopping less of a chore.

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Mark Gordon
February 27, 2023

Prominent Sarasota beer, beverage distributor names new president

Andrea Saputo Cox has been working in the family business for decades.

Manatee-Sarasota

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Fast-growing Southeast sushi chain to make debut in Tampa, Naples

Clearwater family prepares for new era after acquisition

Father-daughter duo mix risk with stability at $220M beer business

Tampa Bay socioeconomic snapshot: Not bad — but lots of room to get better

Cannabis industry gears up for potential gold rush

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Pickleball competition heats up — with millions of dollars at stake

Sarasota law firm embraces growth to achieve top tier status

Plumbing pro takes high-tech, professional approach to essential service

Kilt-wearing window-washing company looks to expand into Tampa

Industry panel: Expect fewer amenities in new residential developments

Pittsburgh Pirates GM talks leadership, trust, culture — and replacing a legend

Publix expands its 'drink beer and wine while you shop' concept

Prominent Sarasota beer, beverage distributor names new president

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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