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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 7, 2023
Six months after Ian, furniture store destroyed in storm reopens

The floods and devastation left by Ian pushed the partners, and some employees, of Badcock Home Furniture & more to the brink. But a sense of normalcy is creeping back.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2021
Entrepreneurs ditch the big city for a slower lifestyle

Pair of artistic-driven entrepreneurs has ditched the bright lights and the big city. Their new focus is on enhancing their careers in Southwest Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 15, 2011
The Big Idea

John Rorer built a small natural foods empire on the Gulf Coast during the past decade. His lynchpin is a lesson for all entrepreneurs: He isn't afraid of new ideas.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 23, 2023
Pasco County mall sells for $70.5 million

The Shops at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel was bought by a Dallas investor with plans to make improvements.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 4, 2016
Banyan Street solidifying CBRE relationship

In the wake of its $193.5 million joint venture purchase of the Bank of America Plaza in downtown Tampa last December, Banyan Street Capital is cementing its relationship with CBRE Inc., the nation's largest commercial real estate brokerage and services firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 13, 2024
Luxury island hotel accepting reservations ahead of opening

Although St. Regis Longboat Key may not be open yet, people can make their reservations now.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • January 13, 2026
Moffitt opens outpatient cancer center in Pasco County

Moffitt Cancer Center celebrated the grand opening of its 120,000-square-foot outpatient facility at the Speros campus in Pasco County on Jan. 9.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2008
The Right Balance

Doubling the size of a retail operation during an economic downturn takes a few essentials. Capital, for one. Experience helps, too. The biggest factor? Guts.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 6, 2015
Cuban commerce

Cedar Hames recently joined Pinellas County commissioners on a trip to Cuba. The goal: Check out potential business opportunities — and pitfalls.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 22, 2019
Go deep: Sports exec readies region for a tourism touchdown

With Tampa, Florida, set to host the Super Bowl for the first time since 2009, it’s time for the organization skills of Rob Higgins to shine brighter than ever.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 30, 2025
Wahlburgers, Mattison's and Motorworks Brewing coming to SRQ airport

The new Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport offers enhanced options for passenger comfort. Big upgrades are also underway for the original gate areas.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

RPM Exotics hits governmental snagHeritage Harbour developer buys land from dairy farmParsons Insurance buys office buildingMichael Saunders & Co. records $2.57 billion in sales HMA buys Venice hospitalInvestors buy Indian Beach apartments

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 16, 2005
Fifth Third Regroups

The Cincinnati-based bank recently split Florida into three regions so top executives can better focus on smaller territories. Former Citibank veteran Thomas Quinn Jr. takes over the South Florida region.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 8, 2010
London calling

Radiation Therapy Services keeps on expanding, whether it's privately held or publicly traded. Up next: An ambitious goal to report more than $1 billion in revenues.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 24, 2023
North Carolina-based oyster restaurant chain plans Tampa Bay market debut

North Carolina-based Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar is set to open along Wesley Chapel Boulevard in Lutz.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2023
New chair appointed on airport authority board

Jeff Jackson has become the newest chair of the Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 13, 2010
Sabler's gig nets jazz CD

Many business people know Les Sabler as a senior property manager for EastGroup Properties Inc. in Tampa.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2011
Good beach climate poor for business?

By some accounts, Florida is one of the most improved states to do business in, according to an annual report on the subject from cable business news channel CNBC.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2020
Global inventor, innovation awards coming to region in 2021

Fort Myers notches a big win with the Edison Awards.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2020
Facing upheaval from epidemic, manufacturer makes sizeable shift

Jabil Inc., one of the region’s largest publicly traded companies, has reorganized and invested in its health care services in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

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