• 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
    • Health Care
    • 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
    • Health Care
    • 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 Elizabeth King |
  • April 4, 2025
Bradenton vacation rental company joins portfolio backed by NY investment firm

Six brands within a Bradenton vacation rental company have become part of a new vacation rental management collection called Stayterra.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 6, 2025
Report: New Tampa, Fort Myers apartments are shrinking

As apartments grow across the country, those in six of eight Florida cities studied got smaller in the past 10 years.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 28, 2025
Tampa hospital closing, laying off 143 workers

Kindred Hospital will be closing at the end of April, according to a letter filed with the state.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 5, 2025
Naples developer cites affordable housing law for luxury Sarasota project

The Lutgert Cos., which bought several parcels on Ringling between Palm and Pineapple avenues, is planning 167 residential units and nearly 19,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kyle Elliott |
  • March 14, 2025
Capitalizing on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Under the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, businesses that lease real property may receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against the state sales tax.

  • Industry Insights
Sponsored Content
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2023
Business as usual for Clearwater company — despite NYSE delisting

A credit agreement with lenders remains in place after Digital Media Solutions was stripped of its place on the exchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee County commissioner writes memo proposing hiring freeze

The hiring freeze would apply to all non-essential positions in Manatee County government.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 7, 2025
St. Petersburg bank lays off employees as it cuts loan program

BayFirst Bank's decision to eliminate small balance loans through the SBA led to job reductions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2024
SRQ airport wins $40M aircraft manufacturer project

Swiss-based Pilatus Business Aircraft plans to lease 17 acres of airport property for 40 years to build and sell aircraft, which includes some 350 jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 19, 2023
Tampa Bay the only NFL team losing followers as Swift boosts Chiefs

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan base erodes, a study finds that the rest of the NFL sees growth, particularly in Kansas City, which saw a Taylor Swift-fueled bump.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2024
Aldi confirms South Tampa store will open later this year

An executive with the German grocery chain confirms the store’s square footage and says it will be ready some time this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 3, 2024
New Jersey family pays $14.6M for Fort Myers shopping center

The Lee County center on College Parkway was bought by a family of investors who owns a popular amusement center in New Jersey.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 20, 2025
Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network

Cohen & Associates LLC has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth Stamoulis | Williams Parker Attorneys at Law |
  • September 12, 2025
Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently

While AI can be a helpful tool, it is important to remember that AI is not infallible. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you use AI tools safely and confidently.

  • Williams Parker
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2025
Publix to seek approval from St. Pete Beach to replace fire-damaged store

The Lakeland grocer wants to replace its 33,000-square-foot location with a 51,000-square-foot prototype store with ground floor parking for storm protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
« 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 »
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