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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Brian Hartz
  • November 21, 2022
Plant City Economic Development Corp. welcomes new CEO

Steve Morey, a veteran of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council, has succeeded Jake Austin.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Alex Walsh
  • November 21, 2022
Student, class action lawsuit against USF over COVID fees heads to Florida Supreme Court

The defense against the lawsuit centers on a sovereign immunity claim.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 18, 2022
Giant jet boat's debut makes waves

The Bay Rocket, Tampa's newest waterfront attraction, is one of just five vessels of its kind in the United States.

  • News
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 18, 2022
Something to smile about: Dental college's new program a big win for grins

The U.S. dental industry faces declining numbers of new dentists, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Nova Southeastern University tackles the problem head-on.

  • Education
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 18, 2022
Tampa karaoke DJ gets pinched for fraudulent crab-fishing business

Robert Humphrey Jr. has been sentenced to 10 years of probation and must pay $412,500 in restitution to the victims of his fraudulent Bahamas-based investment scheme.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2022
Tampa company brings the noise to national auto parts show

HornBlasters Inc.’s train horns were installed on more than 100 custom cars and trucks at the annual gathering of the Specialty Equipment Market Association.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2022
Next-gen high school rises on former ranch land

Kirkland Ranch Academy of Innovation in Wesley Chapel oozes ingenuity, both in design and curriculum.

  • Development
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 17, 2022
The sky's the limit for downtown St. Pete's new crown jewel

At 515 feet and 46 stories, 400 Central will not only be tall — really tall — but it'll also set a new standard for design and amenities.

  • Development
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 17, 2022
Logistics company opens Tampa office, will create about 200 jobs

Austin-based Arrive Logistics has moved into space near the Westshore district as it continues to expand nationally.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 16, 2022
Homes to be built near century-old St. Pete neighborhood

Local developers are building a residential community on the boundary of the historic Euclid St. Paul section of the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • November 16, 2022
St. Pete bank acquires fintech platform

Ecountabl, now owned by Climate First Bank, indexes thousands of companies’ environment, social and governance performance.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Venerable St. Pete advertising agency promotes chief strategy officer to president

Rudy Webb will lead Paradise Advertising & Marketing Inc. alongside CEO Barbara Karasek and COO Tony Karasek.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 15, 2022
Minneapolis developer plans major renovation of St. Pete Beach hotel

A company has paid $38 million for a waterfront property and plans to transform it into a four-star luxury hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2022
Airport, with two months to go, surpasses 2021’s passenger count

Year to date, departures and arrivals are up 24% at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • November 14, 2022
World Series runner-up buys Clearwater shopping center

An affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies has bought a 13-acre center next to its spring training home for less than what it pays its right fielder.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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