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Tampa Bay–Lakeland

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
Virage developers planning 34-story tower in Tampa

Arris Tampa, a planned 34-story residential tower from Batson-Cook Development and Ascentia Development Group, aims to capitalize on a growing interest to live in downtown Tampa

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 14, 2019
State legislature trims lease tax for third time

The State Legislature's vote to shave the tax on commercial real estate leases to 5.5% could save many businesses thousands of dollars each year.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 13, 2019
RV dealership targets competitor for acquisition

Lazydays Holdings Inc., a publicly traded, Tampa, Florida-based RV dealership firm that operates in five states, has signed a letter of intent to acquire Ocala-based RV dealership Alliance Coach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2019
Insurance firm makes internal hire for COO post

Jon Ritchie has been promoted at Tampa-based American Integrity.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2019
Ride-share giant launches new transportation option in area

Uber has brought its JUMP brand of electric scooters to Tampa, Florida. The ride-share company launched the service on Tuesday at Franklin Manor in downtown Tampa, where it gave away helmets and held a safety demonstration.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2019
Credit union surpasses $10B in total assets

As of May 31, Tampa, Florida-based Suncoast Credit Union had exceeded $10 billion in total assets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2019
Developers unveil plans for another luxury condo tower

Sarasota-based Ascentia Development Group, along with its partner, Atlanta’s Batson-Cook Development Co., have released plans for a new 34-story luxury condo tower in downtown Tampa, Florida, called Arris Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 7, 2019
Amazon Ruskin sale shows investors remain bullish on Tampa-area industrial properties

Population growth and changes in the way goods are shipped has prompted investors to flock to Central Florida seeking deals on high-end industrial real estate, such as the Amazon-occupied, 1.02 million-square-foot fulfillment center in Ruskin, purchased r

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 6, 2019
Bromley adds Highwoods Properties to partner network

Highwoods Properties, a North Carolina-based real estate investment trust, has been tapped by Bromley Cos. of New York to develop the first of three office towers in the 22-acre Midtown Tampa development, which is under construction now.

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2019
Banking veteran promoted to prominent new role

Cadence Bank has promoted Teresa Stinson to executive vice president of its Florida commercial banking operations. Stinson is based at Cadence's Tampa, Florida, office.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2019
National homebuilder hires from within for division leadership role

Scottsdale, Ariz.-based homebuilder Taylor Morrison has named Douglas Miller president of its Tampa, Florida, division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2019
Airport retailer buys San Francisco rival's contracts

Stellar Partners Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based firm that operates a wide range of retail stores in airports, has acquired the contracts of Pacific Gateway Concessions for an undisclosed sum.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 3, 2019
Tampa hotel company mirrors larger Marriott in experience, values

McKibbon Hospitality of Tampa shares many of the traits, values and successes with Marriott International, one of its largest franchisors

  • Commercial Real Estate
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2019
Nonprofit grows leadership team with CFO hire

Betty Viamontes, a 25-year veteran of organizations such as Tampa General Hospital and the University of South Florida, has been named CFO of the Tampa, Florida-based Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2019
Ohio firm buys screened enclosure maker

Hartshorn Custom Contracting Inc., a Tampa, Florida-based manufacturer of customized screened enclosures for pools, patios and lanais, has been acquired by Macedonia, Ohio-based Great Day Improvements, a fast-growing residential remodeling company that al

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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