• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Results for:

  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2020
Firms sue insurers over unpaid pandemic claims

A complicated debate is brewing between insurance firms and businesses that buy insurance. At stake is billions of dollars in pandemic-connected claims.

  • Insurance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 4, 2020
Mood for growth: Mental health startup ready for untapped market

Armed with a cutting-edge mental health treatment, Tampa-based NeuroSpa TMS believes it’s set to capitalize on a wave of demand about to crest. Getting the word out is a principal challenge.

  • Healthcare
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 20, 2018
From soldiers to businesspeople, group aims to help people become better leaders

Game On Nation, a training organization with big-name clients in sports, has expanded to serve the military and corporate America from its Bradenton home base.

  • Leadership
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • May 4, 2018
Growing family business draws doughnut fans across the country

Peachey’s Baking Co. has found a big audience for its doughnuts and pretzels at festivals, fairs and farmers markets. Now it’s managing long lines and plans for expansion.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 25, 2016
Pair up

Public-private partnerships offer lots of benefits for business — and lots of challenges. Opportunities are on the rise.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2017
Quench the Thirst

Florida overcomes oenophilic chauvinism to emerge as fruit and citrus wine trendsetters. But the top wineries in the region crave even more market share.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 26, 2017
Chic Chico's

Chico's aims to bolster margins without weakening its brand. With massive shifts in how people buy clothes, it's a substantial quest.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • March 14, 2014
Working through the wait

While Interim U.S. Attorney Lee Bentley awaits a possible permanent appointment to the post, operating with limited resources spread across five offices gives him plenty to stay busy with during the wait.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Matt Walsh |
  • May 6, 2025
Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 2, 2024
Entrepreneur pivots to roofing while overcoming major tragedy

Hannah Vogel’s path toward owning a roofing company, Vogel Roofing, hasn’t been easy. But she persevered. Now she wants other women to see the possibilities in the field too.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 12, 2024
'Customer is always right' attitude fosters growth at Sarasota metal store

Stanley and Natalie Kinnett own two Metal Supermarkets retail businesses in Florida, including one with a 93% customer satisfaction rating.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 10, 2024
Kristina Park, 38

40 Under 40 winner Kristina Park is the president and CEO at Greater Naples Chamber.

  • Class of 2024
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • September 22, 2025
Manatee County commissioners end funding of Bradenton EDC

Other public and private sources remain intact, but commissioners question the value of the county's contribution, which is close to $350,000 a year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 30, 2026
Sarasota jeweler goes viral with videos — including baby squirrel

Jeweler Todd Alan's patient path to success in a competitive market is led by a core principle: building trust with clients.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 16, 2023
Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Legion Partners Asset Management has challenged Tampa-based Primo Water Corp. for what it views as a subpar return on invested capital and customer growth.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 8, 2006
Poultry Prosperity

Dan Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, gives a candid look at how his unique fast-food chain doubled its revenues in five years without borrowing a penny - and the strategy that makes it family-friendly to run a franchise.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Starwood Capital Purchase Ends SpeculationLucca Development deal fuels first-phase proposalThomas Enterprises finishes Brandon Pavilion acquisitionPublic Storage increasespresence in Brandon areaHeretick-Powell partnership closes on St. Petersburg land

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
Ready to Go

After a year and a half of delays, Liz Breuer is anxious to get started next month on The Savoy on Palm, an 11-story condominium tower.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • August 1, 2005
'Winning Again'

Bay Communities has been on a spree, spending $200 million on Florida apartments. One of the figuresbehind the firm is Boston's ex-'Condo King,' an extraordinary dealmaker who built his empire while in federal prison.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 2, 2006
Condo Craze: Tampa Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
« 1220 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 1226 1227 1228 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.


Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now