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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2017
College smiles at budget

New College of Florida now has money to expand enrollment, faculty and staff.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2018
Condo builder fined for illegally filling wetlands

A proposed consent decree subject to a 30-day comment period and final court approval.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2018
Condo builder fined for illegally filling wetlands

A proposed consent decree subject to a 30-day comment period and final court approval.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 23, 2016
Bring the innovation to Tampa

Some Tampa area business and civic leaders are looking far outside the United States — to Israel — to lure tech startups to town, with $1 million in seed money.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2016
#CrisisCommunications

Officials with the Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau spent some time recently recovering from a bout of the oopsies.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 12, 2016
Groups aim to dump tax

A large coalition of statewide business groups — organizations that sometimes disagree on issues — have come together in support of a tax cut championed by Florida Gov. Rick Scott.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 11, 2024
North Port poised to put borrowing, debt to referendum

The city seeks to be able to borrow up to $15 million in some cases without voter approval.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 1, 2024
Tampa International Airport CEO to step down

Joe Lopano, after a long run of success, will stay on until a successor is found.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 13, 2025
$1.1 billion project breaks ground at Fort Myers airport

The addition of Concourse E comes amid an increasing number of passengers at RSW.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 5, 2023
USF unveils renderings of new stadium

The University of South Florida released renderings off its new football stadium.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 7, 2025
Hillsborough partners with Tampa nonprofit to defend against cyberattacks

The Hillsborough County Commission voted unanimously Wednesday to defend its communities against foreign threats, such as cyberattacks, with help from a Tampa-based nonprofit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 16, 2026
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport names new director

Mark Sprague, the airport’s interim director, has been appointed to the position.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Making their mark

EDCs have helped companies relocate or expand along Florida's Gulf Coast. St. Petersburg attracted one of the world's leading research institutes.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 1, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Retail land bank invests in Bradenton Pala Band of Mission Indians buys Bradenton RoadhousePeople's Community Bank plans new Bradenton branchIowa's BH Equites acquires Three PalmsGreenbelt's Baywood Hotels plans suites for Tampa FairfieldParadigm Properties buys Lakeview OaksSanta Fe's BGK Group pays $9 million for office buildingBradenton resident buys Fort Myers CVSTaggart buys building on First Avenue in NaplesD'Jamoos Group announces São Grato

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2006
Corporate Report

Sembler's Tangerine Plaza takes top redevelopment awardThe Jack Parker Corp. announces Pacifico in Costa RicaWBRC Architect to help La. find post-storm sheltersGeneral Dynamics Tank contract grows to about $45 millionMost-capitalized de novo bank opens Tampa branchGevity net income declines, predicts revenue growthHealth Management Associates income declines in quarterTIB Financial reports 25% growth in third quarterLincare Holdings quarterly revenue grows by 12%Orion Bancorp's income increases

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Liberty Property Trust makes long-term play with Renaissance Miami nonprofit buys Largo's Shadow RunColonial Bank plans Bloomingdale branchDeveloper buys Palmetto land for flex park, building-research firmRingling School buys nearby Shell station landCritical Path Development planning office, flex parkRam, Myrtlewood Partners buy Cleveland Ave. retail propertiesFlorida Gulf Bank buys Cape Coral rehab centerInvestors compiling industrial assemblage on Bruner Lane

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 15, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Partnership to construct office building behind MEAChurchills site developers reduce project height Sarasota credit union plans North Port branchMarquee en Ville developer applies for 1301 Main St.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 24, 2010
Great Crate

A Gulf Coast nonprofit that delivers emergency supplies worldwide is on a growth spurt. Business lessons can be learned from the success.

  • Strategies
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 24, 2017
'Perfect Concoction'

One homebuilder, with aspirations to stand out in a crowded market, sings a new tune. Will partnering with Jimmy Buffet's brand machine lead to fins of glory?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2024
$800M Longboat Key resort welcomes locals for soft opening

The resort, which has been under construction for nearly three years, unveiled the awe-worthy features of the five-star property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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