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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 4, 2019
Hospital system buys full ownership of large medical facility

The Bonita Springs facility will now solely be owned by Lee Health in an agreement that didn't reveal financial details.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2019
Custom homebuilder hires two-time national salesperson of the year

Frey & Son Homes names Jason Chang Collier County sales director. One-year sales include $29 million for D.R. Horton and $23 million for Mattamy.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2019
City certified as a top launchpad for business

Aided by Startup Genome, a consulting firm that studies entrepreneurial ecosystems worldwide, Inc. magazine has published its list of “Surge Cities” — the top 50 U.S. metro areas for starting a business, and the list includes Tampa, Florida.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 22, 2019
Tampa firm buys Lakeland apartments

A Tampa firm has set a Polk County pricing record for multifamily with a $50 million purchase of the Victoria Landing apartments, in Lakeland

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2019
Bank adds big names to board

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Freedom Bank has made a number of executive personnel moves, naming Craig Sher and Ron Campbell to its board of directors and hiring Valarie Nussbaum-Harris as vice president of Small Business Administration lending and Darry

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2019
Investment firm shakes up leadership team, names co-CEOs

After 10 years of leading Belleair Bluffs, Florida-based Seminole Financial Services, founder and CEO Bob Banks has stepped back from his role and will become chairman of the firm, which provides financing for renewable energy and multifamily housing proj

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2019
Swim school searches for Florida franchisees as it plans growth across state, country

Big Blue Swim School is transitioning from company-owned stores to franchising.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2019
Pioneer in software for alcohol payments swallows acquisition

Financial Information Technologies LLC, also known as Fintech, a Tampa-based provider of business management solutions for the beverage alcohol industry, has acquired Lilypad Solutions LLC, also headquartered in Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2019
Area boat retailer makes splashy acquisition in Texas

MarineMax, a Clearwater, Florida-based recreational boat and yacht retailer, has purchased Sail & Ski Center, a Texas boat dealership founded in 1969 that operates in Austin and San Antonio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2018
Financial firm names new president and CEO

Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors co-founder David Kotok will remain chairman of the board and chief investment officer of the firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2018
Report: Tampa tech salaries are mediocre

The Tampa Bay area tech scene might be thriving in terms of employee growth and corporate expansions, but the average annual pay scale, at least compared nationally, is lacking.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2018
Take it to the bank

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank awards bonuses or paid time off to employees

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2018
University elevates provost to presidency

Jeffrey Senese has been elected president of Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He became provost of the Catholic institution in January.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2018
Company CFO resigns, replacement named

Jamere Jackson will join Hertz Global Holdings on Sept. 10, replacing Thomas Kennedy who recently announced his resignation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2018
Hot water

Volcano Bay execs learn 'be ready for the bad.'

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 23, 2018
Griffin Capital buys Brennan distribution building in Lakeland for $60 million

Industrial deal shows strength of I-4 Corridor

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 30, 2018
New awards recognize top land brokers in region

The Realtors Land Institute recently handed out its inaugural Apex Awards.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2018
COO of area IT powerhouse set to become CEO

Richard Hume will lead Tech Data, succeeding Bob Dutkowsky.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 27, 2022
Developer buys nearly 2 acres in Tampa to build student housing complex

Commercial Street Partners’ land next to University of Tampa comes approved for eight-story building with 150 units.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
Naples rehab hospital, nearing construction completion, names CEO

The facility is expected to open in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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