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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 18, 2025
Tampa law firm with eight attorneys joins national practice

National law firm Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP announced Monday it is absorbing Tampa-based law firm Walters Levine & DeGrave, taking on its eight attorneys and 11 staff members.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 1, 2023
Sarasota Starbucks workers seek to join national union

Starbucks officials push back against the effort.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 18, 2023
Tampa General Hospital picks up 'transformational' donation

Following what Tampa General Hospital calls a "transformational" gift, its children's hospital will be renamed "Muma Children's Hospital at TGH" in honor of donors Pam and Les Muma.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 3, 2025
Report: Severe weather, flooding puts billions in home values at risk in region

A new climate risk report finds that the nearly a quarter of the home value on Florida's Gulf Coast is at risk of major flood damage.

  • Florida
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  • By Norlee Group |
  • October 24, 2025
Norlee Group welcomes Beaumont Electric Company to the family!

At Norlee Group, growth is about shared values, expanded opportunities, and stronger connections.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 3, 2025
St. Pete developer builds second Lakewood Ranch health care complex

Citing unmet demand, Optimal Outcomes will build HealthPark II.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 18, 2025
Manatee County lagoon community hits milestones

The developers of Seaire have announced the projected completion date for their lagoon as well as commercial and residential progress updates.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 2, 2026
Hillsborough to spend $70M on stormwater drainage improvements

County commissioners approved major projects to clean canals and culverts and build new ditches.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2026
Naples billionaire Hoffmann makes Forbes list of greatest self-made Americans

The list is made up of 250 luminaries — including presidents, tech giants and entertainers — who found success in the face of adversity.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Acrisure |
  • January 1, 2024
Local Expertise and Global Resources Make for an Extraordinary Advantage

For nearly 2 decades, Steve Hall has been right here in your community helping businesses navigate the world of employee benefits with confidence.

  • Acrisure
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 2, 2026
$55M Fort Myers affordable housing project secures financing

A Miami-based developer and a nonprofit have partnered to develop Legacy Park II, with funding coming from a variety of public and private sources.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Bond Buyers

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co. has managed money for wealthy individuals and families for more than a decade. Now it plans to do the same for big institutions.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2004
Airport Subsidy

Comments not all fair, balancedBy Fredrick J. Piccolo and GCBR's respone to his criticism.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 22, 2013
Back to Building

Gary Aubuchon lost his election bid for the U.S. House of Representatives last year. But that may turn out to be a blessing for his business and his family.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 9, 2022
Hotel expert says hospitality sector is rebounding nicely from pandemic

Hospitality insider Rich Lillis says the hotel industry —especially in Tampa and other parts of the region — is mostly back to pre-pandemic levels.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
In the Clear?

Ex-Hillsborough County Attorney Emeline C. Acton avoids criminal prosecution. But her husband says the ailing lawyer has other things to worry about.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2012
Insurance promises we can't keep

If the 'Big One' hits Florida, and you're a Citizens policyholder, you could face a tax assessment up to 83% of your annual premium.

  • Industries
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 13, 2019
Gut check: Kombucha brewer tackles growing pains as product gains traction

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Mother Kombucha is on the cusp of breakthrough success if it can successfully deal with some growing pains and outdated government regulations.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • February 25, 2022
Restaurants turn to automation to fill positions — and increase productivity

As the hospitality industry grapples with a shortage of workers, robots are becoming more enticing.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2022
Tampa's Darryl Shaw shifts his focus to massive Ybor City redevelopment

Darryl Shaw says his goal is not to be a developer, but someone who changes the face of the historic district for generations to come.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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