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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 2, 2024
AeroVanti founder's lawyer walks away from $30M contempt case

A federal judge has granted permission for Patrick Britton-Harr's attorney to withdraw from the case.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 15, 2020
Area manufacturer, after ousting CEO, names new top leader

Josef Matosevic brings global industry experience to Helios Technologies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 18, 2024
Notorious Clearwater motel site to become affordable housing development

Construction will officially kick off this week on a four-story apartment building near downtown where the Economy Inn once stood.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 31, 2024
Facing $25M loss, Allegiant hires consultant for Port Charlotte resort

Just months after it opened three years late and nearly a quarter-billion dollars over budget, Allegiant Travel Co. has hired a firm to review the resort's prospects.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota nonprofit leader wins global Junior League honor

Jessica Rogers has been a Junior League of Sarasota member for two decades.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 4, 2025
Bradenton vacation rental company joins portfolio backed by NY investment firm

Six brands within a Bradenton vacation rental company have become part of a new vacation rental management collection called Stayterra.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 13, 2024
St. Pete apparel firm names new board members from fashion, finance

The pair of board members also have longtime accounting experience.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
Hertz’s legal fight moves to Delaware court as nearly 50 file suit

The case alleging Lee County-based filed incorrect police reports leading to arrests moves out of bankruptcy court and into a state court.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 4, 2024
South Sarasota County hospital under HCA names new CEO

Kelly Lindsay was formerly an executive at HCA Florida Brandon, where she helped develop the emergency services and cardiovascular programs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 2, 2025
World of Beer to focus on growth post-bankruptcy

Tampa-based chain looks to expand after filing for court protection in 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2023
Tampa Bay credit union expands again, buying a 900-client insurance firm

Achieva Credit Union continues offering more financial services for clients and customers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2025
Port Charlotte's Sunseeker resort sold for $200 million

Blackstone Real Estate has acquired the Allegiant Travel Co. property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 19, 2025
Venice senior living community acquired by New York firm

The off-market deal marks the third senior living community acquisition in the region for the firm this summer.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2024
Tickets available for Business Observer's annual Top Entrepreneur event

The Business Observer is set to honor six of the region’s most accomplished entrepreneurs at the annual Top Entrepreneur luncheon, scheduled for May 9.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 3, 2025
Lee chambers sign short-term shared leadership contract

The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce will soon begin a search for a new leader.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 23, 2026
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Largo names new CEO

Nolan Willoughby brings nine years experience in hospital operations and finance to the CEO role.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Erin Silk, President & CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County |
  • April 9, 2026
Building Momentum: Sarasota County’s Economy in Focus

The Sarasota EDC's upcoming 'Economic Outlook' event is one of the most anticipated business events of the year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 2, 2026
Water Street office tower reaches 95% occupancy

Thousand & One is closer to full occupancy thanks to an expansion by accounting and advisory firm RSM and a new lease signed by real estate firm Berkadia.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • June 9, 2026
Community Foundation Tampa Bay leader announces retirement

Marlene Spalten will continue to lead the organization through June 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
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