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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Brian Hartz
  • November 1, 2022
Bill Edwards expresses opposition to Dalí Museum expansion proposal

The former Tampa Bay Rowdies owner, whose company manages the nearby Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, says the referendum question amounts to an attempted “land grab.”

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 31, 2022
Historic St. Petersburg hotel property sells for $29 million

An Atlanta investment firm bought the Marriott hotel in downtown from The Blackstone Group.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2022
Partner at Tampa law firm named to general counsel role

Brigid Merenda succeeds Stanley Eleff, adding to Trenam Law’s already large number of women in key leadership positions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2022
Tampa hospitality firm shakes up leadership team

Mainsail Lodging & Development promotes Tom Haines and Charlie Albanos and welcomes back Becky Hayes.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 28, 2022
Fast-casual noodles chain in growth mode looks to Tampa Bay

A national chain with a fervent fan base targets the region for expansion. "We get letters all the time: 'Please, please, please come to Tampa,'" says an executive.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 27, 2022
Former Tampa city attorney joins law firm, will focus on land use, real estate cases

Gina Grimes brings her reputation as one of Florida’s "preeminent" land-use attorneys to the Tampa office of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 26, 2022
Developer buys nearly 12 acres near Tampa Bay for 'ultra-luxe' community

The Arizona developer will bring the apartment units to Tampa’s fast-growing marina district early 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 26, 2022
A decade in the making, region’s first bus rapid transit line debuts

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority’s new SunRunner route served more than 10,000 riders in its first four days of operation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 26, 2022
Gus Stavros, prominent philanthropist and World War II veteran, dies at 97

He helped more than 400,000 students around the world, including 30,000 in the Tampa Bay region, with financial literacy and career preparation.

  • News
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 25, 2022
St. Pete gives affordable housing developer $10.5M for projects

Blue Sky Communities will build more than 150 affordable units in the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2022
Tampa logistics firm hires senior vice president of operations

College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving welcomes Marc Richard, a veteran of Smoothie King and Domino’s Pizza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 24, 2022
Local developer borrows $51M to buy 42-acre Pinellas shopping center

Belleair Development Group has bought a U.S. 19 shopping center and plans to add retail and housing.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 24, 2022
Study reveals best, worst US cities for remote workers

Unsurprisingly, two of the top 10 are located in Florida.

  • News
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 21, 2022
Seeking counterintuitive deals, startup development firm chose Tampa over Miami

Veteran Wall Street real estate investor Jay Roberts opened his own shop in Tampa because the city, despite worrisome looming challenges, is primed to continue booming.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 21, 2022
Ad agency names new creative director

Sergio Rodriguez, who's worked with prominent brands such as General Motors, United Healthcare and Dunkin' Donuts, joins Clearwater-based FKQ Advertising + Marketing Inc.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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