Tampa Bay–Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 30, 2018

Health insurer expands portfolio with huge acquisition

Tampa-based WellCare Health Plans Inc. has grown its Midwest customer base with a $2.5 billion acquisition of Meridian, a managed care provider specializing in serving the Medicare Advantage and Medicaid market.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 29, 2018

City, county lauded for $67.3M development pact

A $67.3 million agreement to keep Jabil headquartered in St. Petersburg has won the Deal of the Year Award from the Florida Economic Development Council.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 25, 2018

Raymond James nabs four financial advisors from rival

The former UBS staffers will be based at the firm’s Sarasota office.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Kevin McQuaid
May 25, 2018

Ibis Group hopes Sarasota office portfolio takes flight through improved tenant relations

Ibis Group is working to build better tenant relations after Osprey Real Estate collapse and hiring of Coatue Cos. and Ian Black Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
May 25, 2018

Aegon USA bringing Marina at John's Pass to market

Aegon USA puts Marina at John's Pass complex on the market through Cushman & Wakefield after series of renovations

Commercial Real Estate

Brian Hartz
May 25, 2018

Extreme makeover for scenic hotel, beach bar

A Tampa Bay beachfront hotel property with a colorful history has changed hands. The new owners hope to change the target market, too.

Commercial Real Estate

Kevin McQuaid
May 25, 2018

GreenPointe Communities breaks ground on $1 billion Quay project

GreenPointe Communities begins infrastructure work on $1 billion mixed-use development that will be up to seven years in the making

Commercial Real Estate

Business Observer Staff
May 24, 2018

Region continues to be fertile soil for specialty grocer

Sprouts Farmers Market plans another new store, in Riverview.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 23, 2018

Rays’ booster group names PR agency

Brock Communications will handle marketing for the nonprofit.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 22, 2018

Software company creates new executive position

Software, ConnectWise, Brad Schow, Arnie Bellini, consulting, business, growth

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
May 21, 2018

Trade mission scores $35M in deals for area firms

Global Tampa Bay member businesses and elected officials, including Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn, conducted a trade mission to Mexico City in April, returning with $35 million in projected deals and economic activity.