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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 12, 2023
Publix signs on as sponsor of the Florida Panthers

The Lakeland grocer and South Florida hockey team have signed a multiyear deal.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 1, 2024
Naples firm buys Michigan ferry company, increasing fleet to 46 ships

The family-owned conglomerate’s Michigan holdings now include more than 100 properties as well as docks, ships and newspapers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota attorney, entrepreneur dives headfirst into next big career challenge

Lawyer, referee, businesswoman, TV analyst and now soccer club president Christina Unkel accepts a new challenge.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 2, 2014
HRK Holdings LLC, HRK Industries sells off 26 acres of Piney Point

HRK Holdings LLC and HRK Industries LLC have sold two portions of the more than 600-acre former Piney Point phosphate plant property.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 14, 2017
Get them here, keep them here

The 'attrition rate comes from people who move here and don't get engaged with the community.'

  • News
  • By Lorenzo Fernandez | Trusts and Estates Attorney, Williams Parker |
  • July 25, 2024
Secure Your Legacy: The Importance of Having a Last Will and Testament

Selecting the right individual(s) or entity to settle the affairs of the decedent is fundamental to the successful settlement of an estate.

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Treasure hunt nears $1B

Call it Florida's largest lost-and-found.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 30, 2025
City of Tampa launches virtual inspections for homeowners, contractors

Builders and homeowners can now use the VuSpex smartphone app to conduct virtual building inspections on the spot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 1, 2018
School's quest to attract students for new program takes simple, straightforward approach

Sarasota's Ringling College of Art and Design will introduce a new major — virtual reality development — this fall. The communications team is marketing it with simple, straightforward approach.

  • Strategies
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes |
  • March 2, 2018
What's An Employer To Do In The Age Of #METOO?

Employers that do not take time to review policies and train employees may be at a disadvantage if claims ever arise.

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 19, 2012
Build it for them

Want to make your customers feel special? Build them a website of their own.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2011
New CEO for Neutra in Sarasota

Cindy Morrissey is now chief executive at Sarasota-based Neutra Corp.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 27, 2021
Championships aren't just about trophies, they're a chance to make money

Sports is big business and when you win, like Tampa Bay's teams have, it's even bigger. Companies big and small in the region have found different ways to capitalize on the success.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • December 26, 2024
Transformative Ybor project is going full throttle, despite headwinds

Darryl Shaw spent the year seeing projects come to life and isn’t done yet.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 25, 2019
TPA Group is both far away and close by

Atlanta-based TPA Group has several large-scale developments underway along the Gulf Coast, including a new corporate campus for Gartner Inc. in Fort Myers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 18, 2022
Tampa automotive group buys local Chevrolet and Chrysler Jeep stores

The Morgan Automotive Group, one of the largest in the country, buys two local dealerships for undisclosed amount.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 2, 2025
USPS contractor will shutter after 'steep' revenue loss, cut 84 jobs in Tampa

Longtime postal service contractor 10 Roads Express LLC plans to permanently close operations by March.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 21, 2013
Concert Golf Partners buys Emerald Greens golf club

The price equated to $165,929 per acre.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 16, 2012
New vision

Trading one business for another can be tough. Sandi Eveleth shifted from optometry to website design.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 21, 2010
Asolo buys building for production center

The Asolo Repertory Theatre purchased the 36,963-square-foot former Athco flex building on Tallevast Road north of the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport for $1.65 million

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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