Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 29, 2020

Commercial cleaning firm names new COO

Patrick Durkee joins Palm Harbor, Florida-based Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services as chief operating officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 28, 2020

National industry group taps area banker for leadership role

Pilot Bank President Rita Lowman has been named to the American Bankers Association’s board of directors.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 25, 2020

Energy company leader to step down next year

Tampa Electric Co. President and CEO Nancy Tower has announced her planned retirement from the company, effective mid-2021.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Brian Hartz
September 25, 2020

Starting with adaptive reuse project, developer has bold vision for retail complex

In reimagining the Grove at Wesley Chapel and its surrounding amenities, Mark Gold aims to capitalize on shoppers’ desire for convenience and, because of the coronavirus pandemic, cleanliness.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 24, 2020

Hardware giant breaks ground on new facility in region

Ace Hardware Corp.’s Plant City, Florida, retail support center is scheduled to open in November 2021.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 23, 2020

Software firm makes hire for newly created executive role

Russ Smith has joined St. Petersburg, Florida-based CaseGlide as chief technology officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 22, 2020

Distillery expands operation with restaurant, bar

Horse Soldier, a St. Petersburg, Florida-based bourbon brand and distillery founded by former members of the U.S. Army Special Forces, has opened a bar and restaurant called Urban Stillhouse by Horse Soldier.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 21, 2020

Shipping solutions company names new chief technology officer

Azad Ratzki has joined Riverview, Florida-based BlueGrace Logistics, one of the largest third-party logistics (3PL) providers in the United States, as chief technology officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 18, 2020

Area investment firm welcomes new senior vice president

Andrew Sclater-Booth, formerly of Dynasty Financial Partners, has joined Tampa, Florida-based Skyway Capital Markets.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
September 17, 2020

Health care facility unveils $126M expansion

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida, has officially opened its $126 million expansion that includes a six-story tower, a new main entry and 90 private patient rooms.