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Business Observer Staff
October 8, 2021

Fast-growing medical device maker names new president

Former Philips executive Tom Pontzius has been named president of Winter Haven-based 3B Medical Inc.

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Louis Llovio
October 7, 2021

Leonard Burke, 38

Beneficial Communities, director of asset management

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.