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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2010
Old Harbor Bank names CEO

Anthony Leo is the Clearwater-based bank's new chief executive.

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  • June 16, 2011
Visit Florida adds Sarasotans

Five members of Sarasota's visitor bureau staff will work for Visit Florida.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 5, 2023
Car wash chain expands again with second facility on busy thoroughfare

Fast-growing Woodie’s Wash Shack now has 11 locations in the Tampa Bay region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • January 24, 2014
BB&T Insurance promotes local exec

John Laurie oversees 26 insurance brokers in the Bradenton-Sarasota market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • November 2, 2023
North Port official hopes to boost city’s profile across Florida

Jerome Fletcher plans to use his statewide appointment to the Florida League of Cities committee to better the community through meaningful conversations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 29, 2024
Noted investor Cathie Wood dishes on power of AI, Tesla

St. Pete investor Cathie Wood says if you're interested in artificial intelligence, be very interested in Tesla.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2009
The Collector

John Osterweil has turned a childhood passion for memorabilia into a successful enterprise that helps charities.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 28, 2010
Custom dip

Some women prefer not to be seen at all buying a bathing suit, so they'll visit Gene Esposito.

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  • May 21, 2019
Health care system launches virtual medical service

Patients can use devices’ cameras to consult with doctor, obtain prescription or get a referral. Cost is $49 per visit.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2023
Highly anticipated Port Charlotte resort to hold job fair

Sunseeker Resort looks to hire employees ahead of grand opening later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2021
National architecture firm moves to new mixed-use development

Architecture firm Gresham Smith is the latest company to lease space at the $500 million Midtown Tampa district in Tampa, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 9, 2007
Florida 'edupreneurs'

Donald Jones and his family have created and managed schools and career colleges all over Florida. Their formula for success has been based on this basic business tenet: Pay attention to the customer.

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  • June 6, 2023
Hillsborough County breaks tourism tax collection record

Visit Tampa Bay says the county reeled in nearly $8 million in tourist development taxes in April.

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  • October 17, 2011
New bill could block debit fees

A bill filed by Rep. Jeff Clemens, D-Lake Worth, would block the practice.

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  • January 18, 2013
Mall industry's hopes show dents

The U.S. shopping center industry can't ditch the recession tag.

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  • April 12, 2013
Equipment sales tax cut proposal advances

The bill is supported by many manufacturers and Gov. Rick Scott.

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  • December 15, 2011
Lee hit with more foreclosures

A market that had shown price recovery takes a step back in November.

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  • February 24, 2022
What’s the Latest with Commercial Retail Space in Florida?

What’s the Latest with Commercial Retail Space in Florida?

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  • August 30, 2021
Comedy club embraces new style of seating in Wesley Chapel

Tampa's Side Splitters Comedy Club opens new location inside move theater complex in Wesley Chapel

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  • March 29, 2016
Daytime cafe continues nationwide expansion

The chain announced plans to open new restaurants in Tennessee and Florida.

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