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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 11, 2011
Sock it to Them

A clothing product that has changed little over the years, socks, is ripe for a rebirth. A global company hopes it has the right recipe.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2020
Area TV remote control company clicks on opportunities

Clean Remote's biggest challenge is choosing the best opportunity to pursue.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2020
Expert: No extended downturn for downtown

Urban planning expert David Dixon says companies that prize innovation will want to bring remote workers back into the office, which bodes well for the ongoing transformation of downtown Tampa, Florida.

  • News
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 17, 2022
Meow! Tampa company's cat NFTs valued at $250M

Tampa-based Cool Cats LLC has expanded into the world of 'gamified' NFTs with the launch of Cool Pets.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 1, 2022
Dramatic multifamily rent increases are jarring

Trio of markets in the region are in a cutthroat race for biggest average monthly rent increases in the Southeast.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • April 14, 2025
Iconic Longboat Key inn closes, property listed for $15.5M

Damaged in 2024's storms, the Wicker Inn Beach Resort resort is for now for sale.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 16, 2025
Chicken tender restaurant makes airport debut at SRQ

A new fast-casual dining option is now open at the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 20, 2025
St. Pete Beach resort renovations aimed at landing prestigious Hilton flag

Following a $25 million Phase 1 renovation, the owners of the Sirata Beach Resort are working on Phase 2 with plans for it to be complete early next year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 21, 2025
Lakewood Ranch tech company plans $800M software firm acquisition

Roper Technologies expects the deal with Subsplash to close by the end of July.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 30, 2004
'Equality by Law' (Tampa edition)

Members of the George E. Edgecomb Bar Association celebrated its 21st annual law week banquet.

  • Law
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 15, 2011
Hispanic Boom

The Gulf Coast's Hispanic population grew 91% in the last decade, accounting for nearly half of the region's population growth. Now, nearly one is six Gulf Coast residents is Hispanic.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2021
Construction set to begin on largest residential tower in region

Groundbreaking at 400 Central in downtown St. Petersburg brings colorful developer and protesters together

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
5 Reasons to Adopt a Unified Communications Solution to Increase Productivity

Even in today's digital world, voice communication via phone is important. With people increasingly communicating by text or email, a phone call with another person stands out among the many interactions throughout the day.

  • Brighthouse Networks
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 6, 2012
Ich Liebe Florida

Crisis? What crisis? More Europeans plan to visit Southwest Florida than last summer despite trouble brewing at home, tourism professionals say.

  • Industries
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 20, 2010
Re-icing the Rink

Businesses near the Tampa Bay Lightning's arena are hurting from both the economic downturn and the team's own misfortunes. With a new ownership group in place this season, can joy return to Boltville?

  • Industries
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2011
5D brings 120 jobs to Sarasota

A Canada-based manufacturer is moving part of its business to Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • July 27, 2022
St. Petersburg health tech firm lands $5M investment

The successful Series A funding round brings RxLive’s fundraising total to $8 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2013
Company hits all-time weekly sales high

Clearwater-based direct mail and marketing firm PostCardMania had a week for the ages in late February, but founder and CEO Joy Gendusa didn't celebrate for long.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2024
Canadian owner of former Bradenton fuel supplier to sell Florida operations

The Parkland Corp. has told investors that it will sell off its entire Florida footprint as part of a plan to grow share costs and revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2020
Ferry service returns to region for a fourth season

The Cross Bay Ferry, linking Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida, has return for a fourth season and will run until April 30.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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