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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Louis Llovio
  • October 7, 2021
Well-known chocolatier opening second location

William Dean Chocolates to open a cafe in Midtown Tampa later this year

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 7, 2021
Accomplished industry vet joins marketing firm as chief revenue officer

Catalina, a St. Petersburg, Florida, marketing firm that specializes in shopper intelligence, has hired former Epsilon executive Stacey Hawes as chief revenue officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 6, 2021
Prominent Wall Street firm moving HQ from Manhattan to downtown St. Pete

Cathie Wood-led ARK Investment Management is moving its headquarters to 200 Central in St. Petersburg; will help build innovation center

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2021
Banks complete merger; combined entity boasts 12 branches, $3B in assets

Hillsboro Bank, based in Plant City, will do business as The Bank of Tampa after the two banks completed their merger on Oct. 1.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 5, 2021
Locally based restaurant chain debuts first international store

Tampa, Florida-based PDQ, via a deal with a Dubai-based investment firm, has opened a location in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • October 4, 2021
Another multifamily complex sells near university, brings $43.2 million

Student housing complex near USF sells to Lakewood Ranch investor Trinity Property Group and student housing management firm

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 4, 2021
Historic resort to undergo renovations, expansion

The Vinoy St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club’s hotel rooms, ballrooms, veranda, lobby and more will be revamped as part of a major renovation and expansion project at the St. Petersburg, Florida, iconic property.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • October 1, 2021
New airline to launch nonstop route to Europe in December

Eurowings Discover, an airline focused on leisure travel, will offer service between Tampa, Florida, and Frankfurt, Germany, beginning Dec. 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 30, 2021
Developer begins construction of nearly 400-unit apartment complex

N.C. based apartment developer Aventon building new development on U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater, about a mile from where two complexes recently sold

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 29, 2021
Kforce moving company headquarters out of Ybor City next year

Kforce Inc. has signed a 10-year lease inside the Midtown development as it focuses on "office occasional" model.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 29, 2021
Local hospital to spend half-billion on upgrades

Tampa General Hospital has launched a $550 million facilities plan, the largest in its history.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 29, 2021
Fast-growing pizza chain to open 15 new stores in region

Investment group MPZ Holdings plans to open 15 Marco’s Pizza locations in the Tampa Bay region by the end of 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2021
Area insurance company acquired by Atlanta firm

Tampa, Florida-based GCD Insurance Consultants has been acquired by OneDigital, headquartered in Atlanta.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2021
Boat retailer adds private jet company executive to board

NetJets Inc. Chairman and CEO Steve Johnson has been elected to the board of directors at Clearwater, Fla.-based MarineMax.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • September 27, 2021
Co-owner of Super Bowl champs lists house for $8.95 million

Darcie Glazer Kassewitz, co-owner of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, puts nearly 29,000-square-foot home on the market.

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