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By Mark Gordon
January 9, 2023

While one potential negative sign looms, Florida remains a population boom state

The number of people moving into Florida, a net positive, has slowed, according to a report — but so too has the number of people leaving.

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By Brian Hartz
January 6, 2023

New year, same Rays: Tampa baseball team's search for a new home continues

The team's president says the focus is keeping the Rays in Tampa Bay.

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By Business Observer Staff
January 6, 2023

Pair of large Tampa-area accounting firms announce merger

With the merger with Westbay CPAs, Spoor Bunch Franz now has more than 100 employees.

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By Business Observer Staff
January 5, 2023

Tampa fintech firm with top-level clients raises $20 million

The funds will "accelerate further development of Mad Mobile's technology platform."

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By Louis Llovio
January 5, 2023

REIT expanding in Florida buys medical building in Polk County

The North Carolina investor with a focus on the medical sector paid $6.75 million for the office building.

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By Business Observer Staff
January 5, 2023

Health care nonprofit CEO to retire

Rafael Sciullo will officially step down on Jan. 11 after being with Empath Health since 2013.

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By Louis Llovio
January 4, 2023

Health-focused chain to open first of three Tampa restaurants in February

Crisp & Green is expanding its fast-casual footprint in Florida with new locations in Sarasota, Venice and Tampa.

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By Louis Llovio
January 3, 2023

Study: As housing prices crater, condos aren’t hit as hard

Research shows that condos “are much more resistant to price contractions than single family home prices.”

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By Mark Gordon
January 2, 2023

Longtime Bucs team doctor and Tampa surgeon dies at 83

Dr. Joe Diaco was one of the longest-running team doctors in NFL history.

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By 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.

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Development

By 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.

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Growth

By 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.

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By 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.

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By 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.

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By 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.

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