Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Brian Hartz
December 30, 2022

Medical fluid maker rolls with the punches as delays mount

Progress has been slow for Assure Infusions, a new health care supply company taking shape in Bartow. But its founder believes the payoff will be immeasurable.

Development

Brian Hartz
December 30, 2022

David Habib of Yo Mama's Foods reflects on a year like no other

The Clearwater company had a banner year in 2022, but threats — inflation, for one — loom on the horizon.

Strategies

Louis Llovio
December 26, 2022

2023 could be year downtown Clearwater begins long awaited transformation

Talk about the redevelopment of downtown Clearwater is finally moving past the chatter.

Development

Louis Llovio
December 26, 2022

Work on the first phase of Gas Worx project in Ybor City starting in spring

After a long wait, apartments will be the first piece of Gas Worx development to be built.

Commercial Real Estate

Brian Hartz
December 23, 2022

Tampa Bay among fastest-growing large U.S. metro areas

The region, with a population surging by 5.6% over the past five years, ranks 15th overall, according to a new study.

News

Louis Llovio
December 22, 2022

Dunedin hotel for Toronto Blue Jays players gets $14M in financing

A Tampa company with more than 100 years of experience in the hospitality sector plays a key role in a major-league hotel project.

Commercial Real Estate

Business Observer Staff
December 21, 2022

Dade City bank promotes executive vice president to COO

Jim Esry will also serve as First National Bank of Pasco’s director of enterprise risk management.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
December 20, 2022

School district partners with developers to possibly convert properties into affordable housing

The Hillsborough County school district has picked the developers, including one with ties to the Related Group in Miami, to work on repurposing schools if a redistricting plan is enacted.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
December 20, 2022

Watch out Santa: Gift-giving drones take to Tampa skies

For a $3.99 fee, Walmart will offer aerial delivery to customers who live within a mile of four participating stores in the area.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
December 19, 2022

Bank promotes from within for Tampa market president role

Anthony Perez joined BayFirst Bank in 2020 and previously served as vice president of commercial lending.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
December 16, 2022

Rapidly growing ‘Uber for nurses’ moves to larger HQ in Tampa

Gale Healthcare Solutions, creator of an on-demand service to address nursing shortages, now has more than 55,000 health care professionals using its platform.