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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2019
Bank adds big names to board

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Freedom Bank has made a number of executive personnel moves, naming Craig Sher and Ron Campbell to its board of directors and hiring Valarie Nussbaum-Harris as vice president of Small Business Administration lending and Darry

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2019
Investment firm shakes up leadership team, names co-CEOs

After 10 years of leading Belleair Bluffs, Florida-based Seminole Financial Services, founder and CEO Bob Banks has stepped back from his role and will become chairman of the firm, which provides financing for renewable energy and multifamily housing proj

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2019
Swim school searches for Florida franchisees as it plans growth across state, country

Big Blue Swim School is transitioning from company-owned stores to franchising.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2018
Financial firm names new president and CEO

Sarasota-based Cumberland Advisors co-founder David Kotok will remain chairman of the board and chief investment officer of the firm.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2018
Report: Tampa tech salaries are mediocre

The Tampa Bay area tech scene might be thriving in terms of employee growth and corporate expansions, but the average annual pay scale, at least compared nationally, is lacking.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2018
Take it to the bank

Sanibel Captiva Community Bank awards bonuses or paid time off to employees

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 30, 2018
University elevates provost to presidency

Jeffrey Senese has been elected president of Saint Leo University in St. Leo, Florida. He became provost of the Catholic institution in January.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 23, 2018
Company CFO resigns, replacement named

Jamere Jackson will join Hertz Global Holdings on Sept. 10, replacing Thomas Kennedy who recently announced his resignation.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2018
Hot water

Volcano Bay execs learn 'be ready for the bad.'

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 30, 2018
New awards recognize top land brokers in region

The Realtors Land Institute recently handed out its inaugural Apex Awards.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 19, 2018
COO of area IT powerhouse set to become CEO

Richard Hume will lead Tech Data, succeeding Bob Dutkowsky.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2022
Naples rehab hospital, nearing construction completion, names CEO

The facility is expected to open in July.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 15, 2016
Developer plans $50M project in Lakewood Ranch

Tampa developer bought 85 acres in Lakewood Ranch for $3.5 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 11, 2017
Morningstar lowers Sarasota mall value

A major credit rating firm has significantly lowered the estimated value of Westfield Corp.'s Sarasota Square Mall in Sarasota County, a move that follows the departure of two key anchors and several inline tenants over the past two years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2017
Good morning, shoppers

Local businesses make big splash on national stage

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2017
Report: $10M investment leads to 4,000 workers trained

CareerEdge impact report states funding led to $20.7M earnings increase.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 12, 2017
FDOT employee, husband busted in $370K grant scheme

Couple charged with conspiracy to commit federal program theft and related offenses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 16, 2017
Work It

Florida firms find fame for being fabulous.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2017
Nonprofit names board members

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida board members will serve through 2018.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 5, 2018
Last Stand

Can merger bring strength in scale?

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