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By Louis Llovio
February 7, 2023

Once promising used car chain closes Tampa location, its last store in Florida

CarLotz, once seen as revolutionizing auto sales, has closed all of its East Coast stores after merger with San Francisco tech company.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 6, 2023

Push for constitutional amendment to change increases in homestead assessments

A Miami Republican wants to cut how much assessments can go up on homestead properties.

News

By Brian Hartz
February 6, 2023

Leader of St. Petersburg bank to retire at year’s end

Thomas Zernick will succeed Anthony Leo as CEO of BayFirst National Bank.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 4, 2023

Car washes, drug stores top week’s property sales

The week brought news of new luxury apartments in Sarasota, big happening in Southwest Florida and build-to-rent action in Tampa.

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
February 3, 2023

Tampa insurtech startup continues to acquire policies from rivals

Slide Insurance’s latest haul includes $292 million in annual premiums from UPC Insurance.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
February 2, 2023

Activists argue housing crisis will worsen if more development not allowed

The need for housing has reached a critical point, and only bringing in more, and affordable, units can help ease the need.

Commercial Real Estate

By Brian Hartz
February 2, 2023

Sundial owners unveil multimillion-dollar vision for iconic St. Pete development

Ally Capital Group and Paradise Ventures plan to remake the destination with a large outdoor bar and green space.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
February 2, 2023

Momentum builds around commercial solar energy use

Florida, despite being the Sunshine State, has seen relatively few major commercial and industrial solar energy projects materialize, but change is coming — and one company is more than ready.

Industries
Technology

By Louis Llovio
February 1, 2023

Feds sending $43M in grants to address road safety along Gulf Coast

The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding $800 million in grants as part of a program to cut down on fatalities.

News

By Brian Hartz
February 1, 2023

Tampa International Airport adds direct flights to California, Puerto Rico

The nonstop routes will bring travelers to and from San Diego and Aguadilla.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
January 31, 2023

Fort Myers-based construction company turns focus to pickleball

Stevens Construction is taking over construction management services for the next several clubs planned.

News
Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Brian Hartz
January 31, 2023

Airline slashes cost of flights from Tampa

Breeze Airways is offering one-way fares as low as $39 from Tampa International Airport.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 31, 2023

Raising Cane's opens Clearwater restaurant as it expands into Florida

The popular Louisiana chicken finger chain is opening the doors at its first Tampa Bay area restaurant, the first of five.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
January 30, 2023

St. Pete mayor opts for Rays/Hines proposal to redevelop Tropicana Field site

Calling his decision "the safe bet," Ken Welch says that the Sunshine City and its MLB team are now "engaged" and doesn’t expect discussions with Tampa to continue.

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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
January 30, 2023

NY billionaire talks about his St. Pete tower on visit

John Catsimatidis Sr. filmed a commercial and gave an update on his 46-story tower under construction in downtown St. Petersburg.

Commercial Real Estate

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