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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2025
Pasco County Target sets opening date

The retailer's new 147,000-square-foot store is opening at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • May 11, 2018
St. Petersburg's new police headquarters will be a municipal anchor for the city's Edge District

St. Petersburg's new $83 million police headquarters will improve operating efficiency says City Architect Raul Quintana and benefit the surrounding area's commercial real estate developments says Cushman & Wakefield Director Wendy Giffin

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 24, 2025
Tropicana Field roof repairs completed ahead of schedule

With its dome roof now replaced, repairs to Tropicana Field will likely be completed before the Tampa Bay Rays home opener on April 6, 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 11, 2018
College try: School's new leader delivers energy, enthusiasm

Mike Martin has already left a big imprint on Florida Gulf Coast University, in less than a year at the helm.

  • Leadership
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • December 12, 2023
New College, Sarasota-Bradenton airport agree on $11.5M land deal

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 17, 2023
Study finds glimmer of hope in Florida’s battered housing market

As negative news continues to pour in, a study shows that home construction in Florida is among the best in the country.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2011
Developer takes new role, but not giving up

John Simon, lead developer behind a highly anticipated project in downtown Sarasota stalled by the recession, is about to add a new wrinkle to his pursuit: A lot more time on an airplane.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 16, 2021
Despite news of retail gloom, mall is adding and expanding stores

Unbowed by news of changing customer habits, International Plaza continues to add new retailers to already eclectic mix

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 16, 2020
Performing arts foundation names chief finance, administration officer

Susan McCreary previously served as CFO of New Century Software.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2019
Restaurant chain announces construction of new headquarters

The new First Watch Restaurants headquarters will have a test kitchen for the chain's culinary team.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2018
Farm buys land for multimillion-dollar HQ project

Wish Farms has acquired a 36-acre parcel along Interstate 4, near Plant City, Florida, that will house the berry grower’s new headquarters facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 19, 2025
Pasco mall to get upgrade and new tenants

The Shops at Wiregrass, which sold for $70.5 million two years ago, will be refreshed and see new retailers and eateries later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 9, 2024
Mortgage investor moves HQ to Tampa from New Jersey

Roemanu, which originates and invests in business purpose mortgages in the U.S. and U.K., will have its joint headquarters with a subsidiary in the city while keeping a presence in New Jersey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 27, 2023
Tampa surgical supply company pays $2.74 million for new site

SurgiShop, which buys supplies from manufacturers to resell, is nearly doubling its size with a new facility in Lutz.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • April 12, 2024
Federal government denies SRQ airport land sale to New College

FAA nixes the $11.5 million deal for 31 acres of the West Campus that the college leases from the airport. Airport officials disagree with the decision and will "pursue further discussions on this matter."

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 19, 2026
Tampa eye care nonprofit closes on property for new $16M center

The 30,000-square-foot facility will serve 20,000 students annually in need of free vision health services.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 12, 2026
Aldi, Publix open three stores in a week across Tampa region

The grocers opened the local stores in the past week on the heels of Aldi announcing a new South Sarasota location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Three Times is the Charm

First he worked at the Kennedy Space Center. Then he taught college. But it's his work as an entrepreneur that gained him recognition.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 19, 2005
Executive Session with Linda Lemon-Steiner

The Gulf coast Business Review sat down with the Chief Operating Officer, Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 29, 2025
Tampa Bay wins rights to host 2029 college football national championship

The College Football Playoff national championship game will be played at Raymond James Stadium on Jan. 22, 2029, making Tampa the fourth city to ever host the event twice.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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