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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 4, 2023
Growing Tampa IT firm names new CEO

As cyber threats grow, Robert Atherton will lead a Tampa IT services company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 9, 2023
Tampa door giant sees future beyond inside

Tampa-based Masonite International acquired Fleetwood Aluminum Products for $285 million in cash.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 16, 2025
Tampa Bay manufacturers dispute report of sector's demise

The region's manufacturing sector is growing, local officials say, even as national worries persist.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 14, 2024
Tampa marketing company merges with Orlando video production firm

Roger West Creative and Code, a Tampa-based marketing agency, has merged with Digital Brew, an Orlando-based Emmy award-winning video production firm.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 8, 2025
British firm buys majority stake in $1B Tampa cybersecurity firm

A-LIGN plans to use the funds from Hg to grow in global markets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 14, 2025
Bradenton Area Convention Center cuts ribbon on $54M renovation project

The newly updated convention center in Palmetto offers 95,000 square feet of meeting space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Coffee Talk

Investment bank: TIB a likely buyout target Is TIB Financial Corp. in play?: The Naples-based owner of TIB Bank recently appeared on a list of likely takeover targets put out by investment bank Keefe, Bruyette & Woods.Auction brings in deals, discounts: Sure, the real estate market isn't what it once was, but still, selling more than $100 million of luxury real estate in one setting in one day has to be considered a pretty good accomplishmentPlan for compliance, avoid the Feds: The image of federal agents descending on and investigating Wellcare in Tampa may have left a chilling effect on Gulf Coast health care businesses working with Medicaid and Medicare patients.Newshound buyers sell the dogs: Naples-based value investor Bruce Sherman is selling his stake in newspapers, recent securities filings show.Seminole Hard Rock reopens with additions: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in east Tampa celebrated the grand opening of its $120 million expansion, including a new second floor for the casino, the Fresh Harvest restaurant and a VIP lounge.GULF COAST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 22, 2023
Lack of convention space — again — concerns business leaders

With the pending demolition of one major property, a go-to ballroom spot for Sarasota events is being taken off the board.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • March 8, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Pam Bondi's political desires were minimal three years ago. But now she's ready for a national stage.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2010
Microlumen buys land in Oldsmar

Microlumen Enterprises LLC, a Tampa-based manufacturer of high-performance medical tubing, purchased 6.5 acres on Forrest Lakes Boulevard, north of Tampa Road, for $1.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2010
Horizon Bank fails

The Florida Office of Financial Regulation shut down the Bradenton-based bank.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 24, 2010
Lawton "Bud" Chiles' seven-year itch

Lawton “Bud” Chiles, III, looks like he's going to take on Alex Sink for the Democratic nomination for governor.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2013
Bentley takes over as U.S. Attorney

Lee Bentley fills the post after Robert E. O'Neill's Monday departure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 5, 2013
Manatee EDC formally drops Manatee

The new organization is the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corp.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2011
BayStar to manage two hotels

Bay Cities Bank retained the Tampa-based firm for its pair of properties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2012
County seeks to spur business

Sarasota officials will consider a 10% cut in building permit fees.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2012
Visitors bureau gets new name

Sarasota tourism agency, to broaden its appeal, is now Visit Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 20, 2020
Specialty grocery store chain set to expand again in region

Phoenix-based specialty grocer Sprouts Farmers Market says its New Tampa, Florida, location will welcome shoppers in August.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2019
Airport marks airline's inaugural flights

In the fall, Allegiant announced nine new nonstop routes to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2018
National tile company targets Florida

Emser Tile recently opened its first Southwest Florida location with a showroom and store in Fort Myers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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