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Anastasia Dawson
July 14, 2026

High-end Tampa mall announces 9 new retailers, including Dolce and Gabbana

Seven of the nine new stores coming to the shopping mall are new to the Tampa Bay market.

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Louis Llovio
July 13, 2026

Pinellas residential property on Gulf could sell for nearly $40M

The nearly 1-acre property on the exclusive barrier island Belleair Shores is being marketed to give buyers the option of building their own home or choosing one of three custom designs.

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Anastasia Dawson
July 13, 2026

Former Tampa TV exec, wife open music lesson franchise business in Clearwater

The School of Rock music school will celebrate the grand opening of its newest location in Clearwater on July 26.

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Business Observer Staff
July 11, 2026

FPL exec, banker and private company board guru: June on 'From the Corner Office'

Another guest was the founder of a listening and communications coaching company.

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Anastasia Dawson
July 11, 2026

Hillsborough clinic to pay $115K to vet turned away over service animal

Prosecutors say APC, Inc. cited a “no pets policy” and said its office was a “sterile environment.”

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Anastasia Dawson
July 9, 2026

St. Pete woman seeks $10M in discrimination lawsuit against employer

The lawsuit alleges California-based Veracyte ignored disability accommodations, interfered with protected leave and retaliated against the sales rep — a top performer — after she disclosed a high-risk pregnancy.

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Anastasia Dawson
July 9, 2026

Lakeland logistics provider names new CEO

Longtime employee Grady Martin is the new CEO of Saddle Creek Logistics Services.

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Anastasia Dawson
July 8, 2026

Tampa Convention Center wins global award, primed for more

The Tampa Convention Center is one of just five venues globally to win the 2026 Excellence Award from the International Association of Venue Managers.

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Anastasia Dawson
July 7, 2026

Construction underway on $60M Tampa Riverwalk expansion

Once completed, likely in spring 2027, the riverwalk will connect both sides of the Hillsborough River to Tampa’s downtown.

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Louis Llovio
July 7, 2026

Freestanding ER projects on major growth track in region

Baycare bought the site, a former CVS, for $6 million in what will be the latest in a long line of freestanding ER projects from a variety of healthcare organizations in the region.