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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Syniverse makes interim CEO permanent

Stephen Gray brings extensive telecommunications experience to the Tampa company's executive team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 8, 2015
Radio operator sings soft sales song

Radio station operator Beasley Broadcast Group reported softer advertising sales, including overall weakness in the Tampa-St. Petersburg market.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 15, 2024
Cash homes sales in Naples hit nearly 60%

The amount of homes being purchased for cash in the last half of 2023 and first month of 2023 has seen a "significant surge."

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 16, 2024
Hardware store entrepreneur named chair of Fort Myers university

Prominent Southwest Florida entrepreneur Michael Wynn, president of Sunshine Ace Hardware, has been named chair of the Florida Gulf Coast University’s Board of Trustees.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 18, 2024
Second airport in region breaks annual passenger traffic record

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport broke its 2022 record for passenger count.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • January 22, 2024
Tampa insurance firm names two co-presidents

BRP Group, an independent insurance firm, made two executive appointments in anticipation of the Tampa company's growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2024
Michigan credit union closes $160M deal for SWFL bank division

DFCU Financial, one of the largest credit unions in the country with $6.4 billion in assets, purchased MidWestOne Bank’s Florida operations in Naples-Marco Island and Cape Coral-Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 14, 2024
Bankrupt flooring company closing 2 stores in region

LL Flooring, which declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, will close locations in Clearwater and Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota arts district building sells for $2.9 million

The Lime Arts building on Lime Avenue was bought by a pair of investors after substantial renovation.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 9, 2024
Subsidiary of Tampa insurance firm hits $1B premium milestone

Second quarter earnings nudged the firm into new territory.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 9, 2024
Wolfgang Puck restaurant may be coming to Punta Gorda Airport

Plans for the Punta Gorda Airport terminal expansion include a Wolfgang Puck Kitchen + Bar.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 27, 2024
Women’s health care group moving into newly built Tampa medical center

The medial provider Women’s Care has leased space in one of two building in Tampa’s Fletcher Medical Office Building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 5, 2024
Report: Cape Coral-Fort Myers leads the nation in rental vacancies

The study found the metro area had the highest number of home rentals that are vacant, metro Tampa was No. 20.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 16, 2025
Two deals close in Palmetto, 248 residences planned

More than 22 acres sold for nearly $3.9 million in two real estate transactions that closed recently in north Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Fletcher Rush |
  • April 11, 2025
Business Legacy Planning: More than Business Succession

A critical analysis of the business and industry landscape will allow the business owner to evaluate and plan for the future of the business in the competitive market.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 22, 2025
$75M in affordable housing projects coming to Collier, Lee counties

A Naples construction company plans to build more than 300 affordable housing units in Naples and Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 24, 2025
Former Tampa mayor announces bid for reelection at university event

Bob Buckhorn, who served as mayor of Tampa from 2011-2019, announced his intention to run for reelection when Jane Castor's term limit is up in 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2025
Tampa building sold for $7.8M — $10M less than 8 years ago

According to Hillsborough County records, the office building off I-75 was bought at a deep discount, millions below the previous sale and the assessed value.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 9, 2024
Former Manatee commissioner named chair of Goodwill Manasota

Goodwill Manasota has named retired planner and former Manatee County Commissioner Betsy Benac chair of its board of directors.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 4, 2024
Tampa hotel company names executives

Mainsail Lodging and Development of Tampa has expanded its executive leadership team.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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