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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2020
Prominent national author, keynote speaker joins area firm’s board

Heather Monahan spent nearly 15 years with Naples-based Beasley Media Group.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 28, 2022
$3 billion Tampa project earns top environmental certification

Water Street Tampa recognized for how its developed public spaces and walkability

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 22, 2019
Fast-growing hospice adds star-power to board

The Tidewell Hospice board recently added three new members — each of whom is a top official at an area hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2017
College smiles at budget

New College of Florida now has money to expand enrollment, faculty and staff.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 2, 2016
King of the (Harley) World

Texas and Arizona auto dealer Bert King bought a Charlotte County Harley-Davidson dealership last summer and quickly infused it with a strategy to make it a club-like destination.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2025
Report: Florida leads nation in new business formations

More than 630,000 new businesses were started in Florida in 2024.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2025
Former AstraZeneca exec takes over as CEO of $660M Fort Myers lab firm

CEO transition began in January, and the company closed an acquisition earlier this month.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 31, 2025
Report: 4 regional markets among top 10 nationally in real estate price drops

Tampa is third on the highest risk of price decline list from property data analytics firm Cotality.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 5, 2025
Report: Cities in Sarasota, Lee lead nation in new apartment permits

As the number permits issued for multifamily units fall nationwide, the Gulf Coast metro areas continue to be active.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 18, 2025
Multifamily permits down 23% nationally — but North Port, Cape Coral shine

The two Southwest Florida localities are bucking a national trend that's seen the number of permits to build apartment units drop fall since the pandemic.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2016
Bold project primed to reshape Tampa gets CEO

James Nozar previously worked for Washington, D.C.-based JBG Cos.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 7, 2015
Iconic Austin Center sells in Tampa's Westshore

Redstone Investment's purchase of 300,000 square feet of office ends nearly five decades of family ownership.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 4, 2024
Pasco homebuilder sold to suburban DC developer

Biscayne Homes was bought by a 33-year-old Maryland company that is expanding into the Southeast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 18, 2025
Trash collector to lay off 72, close Pasco office

Republic Services of Florida Inc. plans to close its hauling facility at 8608 Arcola Avenue in Hudson, laying off all 72 employees starting Dec. 31, according to state filings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 16, 2024
Tampa, Sarasota hospitals climb in US News rankings

Tampa General Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital are among the best hospitals in Florida for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 9, 2012
Marquet's Navy

Being a great leader isn't about being a great achiever, according to a submarine captain. The best leaders, he says, don't empower — they emancipate.

  • Strategies
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 6, 2021
Industry Scorecard

RealTrends’ rankings of residential real estate brokerages offer insight into the state of the market in Florida and beyond.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2023
Three Siesta Key listings among HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt' competition

The Siesta Key homes for sale by Michael Saunders & Co. are among dozens nationwide in the network's popularity contest.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 5, 2023
Generationally high interest rates continue to drag down Florida's housing market

A new Freddy Mac report shows the average 30-year mortgage at its highest point since the Clinton presidency.

  • Florida
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