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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 22, 2022
Busch Gardens, after two year-delay, opens latest thrill ride

Busch Gardens, after two year-delay, opens Iron Gwazi, its latest thrill ride.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2019
Former general contractor writes book to encourage kids to consider construction careers

Retired remodeler believes too few young people are becoming carpenters, plumbers, electricians and other skilled laborers.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 15, 2018
Tampa Renaissance Hotel trades for $68 million

Clearview and Oaktree Capital team up to acquire Tampa Renaissance Hotel from Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. for $68 million, in keeping with the Dallas company's strategy to focus on upsclae lodging

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2018
Shattered ceiling

Chico's FAS leads the way on female executives.

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  • October 4, 2013
Blair Bloomston, 33

Vice President, game on Nation

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 1, 2024
Hoffman Family of Companies acquires Naples transportation firm

The Naples private equity firm has acquired Dolphin Transportation Specialists.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2022
Prominent Naples family buys Florida Weekly media company

The Hoffmann Family of Cos. has big plans for its new legacy and digital media business.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By S.T. Cardinal |
  • August 15, 2025
Demolition underway at Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key in Sarasota

Luxury hotel developer Opal has plans for the site but has not revealed what it will do.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 29, 2024
$15M Sarasota reputation management company forecasts record growth

NetReputation, celebrating a decade in business, predicts it will hit $19 million in revenue in 2024.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 21, 2025
Sarasota hotel to get refreshed with new management

Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality makes its debut into the Florida market with management of The Sarasota Modern.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 10, 2026
Report: Affordable apartments in Tampa have increased 49% since 2020

A national study found that 3,711 affordable housing qualified apartments were built in metro Tampa between 2020 and 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 21, 2026
Retired attorney, family donate $10M to Naples hospital

The gift will lead to the Bob and Brynne Coletti Women’s Cancer Program.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 15, 2022
A not-so-typical developer is building an affordable housing project with a twist in Wimauma

Nonprofit that builds affordable housing in rural areas through unique USDA program sees a pointed increase in demand. "There’s just there’s been an explosion" in need, says one official.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2007
Reaching the World

The Clearwater-based technology distributor Tech Data wants to expand into new markets around the world and handle more products, such as consumer electronics.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 1, 2021
Counties in region dominate Florida in second home mortgages

Southwest Florida is at the top of the list.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 21, 2017
A Peerless Pier

The redevelopment of St. Petersburg's Municipal Pier has the potential to be the catalyst for even further growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Flint Stephens |
  • March 20, 2015
Will Obamacare cause the death of employer-sponsored health care?

Some predicted that passage of the Affordable Care Act would mean the death of employer-sponsored health insurance. In its second year of implementation, employers remain concerned and even fearful about how it will affect their businesses.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Confusion in the Court

House Republicans pick a tough budget year to try to create another state appeals court district in Florida.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 24, 2023
7,400-yard golf course in rural Manatee County sets sights on 2024

The golf course and club is tasked with protecting at least 130 acres of wetlands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 14, 2005
New Starts

Anand Pallegaris business life hit a brick wall in 2003. Now he has big plans for the new year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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