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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 14, 2023
Tampa RV firm, in first-of-its-kind-deal, partners with luxury brand

Bowlus, a maker of luxury recreational vehicles, has signed an exclusive national partnership with Lazydays.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 26, 2025
Best Buy warehouse in Polk sold for nearly $50M

The facility was built specifically for the giant electronics retailer.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 27, 2025
Bealls makes move to accept all crypto wallets, leading retail industry

The retail chain is using technology that accepts more than 99 digital currencies.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2004
Legal Calendar (Tampa edition)

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  • July 2, 2021
Exec sentenced in PPP loan scam, must forfeit boat and $3.3M

A federal jury convicted Casey David Crowther in March.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 8, 2019
More CEOs concerned about economy

Annual PwC CEO survey indicates growing pessimism for global economic growth.

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  • By Steven Benna |
  • March 18, 2016
Corporate report

Brewery expands, pours into Tampa; St. Pete firm receives $1.1M investment; Partnership adds board member; Naples duo forms legal practice; Daytime Cafe continues nationwide expansion

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • April 1, 2016
Speak up

With a future-is-now mindset, Manatee County looks to reel in millennials. The next five years could be crucial.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2015
Chain cracks open more growth

The story behind how First Watch Restaurants closed a deal that nearly doubles the size of what was already a $140 million company mirrors the daytime eatery chain itself: Friendly and quick, and no hassles.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 31, 2024
Manatee County to buy 105-acre rural site for conservation for $3.6M

Triple Oak Preserve will be used for conservation and could be a site for environmental education, a county official says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2025
Fort Myers cancer lab firm wins federal patent lawsuit

NeoGenomics says it has begun selling its product for early cancer relapse detection in wake of federal court ruling.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 21, 2007
Ace Bankers

With the largest community bank capitalization in state history, American Momentum plans to become "Florida's Bank." With money and experience, it might be big sooner than later.

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  • April 17, 2009
PR guys know how to get good PR

The Gulf Coast chapter of the Public Relations Society of America is offering what it calls a “hardship plan” to unemployed or temporarily disabled members.

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  • December 30, 2010
Bay Tech builds Odessa facility

The new 11,850-square-foot building will require 27 additional employees.

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  • July 23, 2010
Chamber files complaint

The committee sponsoring Amendment 4 may have violated campaign finance law.

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  • July 12, 2010
Martinez joins JPMorgan Chase

Former U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez has joined the investment banking giant.

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  • March 8, 2011
2.1M Florida homes underwater

Across Florida, 2.1 million homeowners owe more than their homes are worth.

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  • October 4, 2013
Lee kicks sand to Collier

So much for regional cooperation.

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  • November 14, 2011
Outback sponsors NASCAR team

The Tampa restaurant firm will advertise during the Sprint Cup Series.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 20, 2011
Fla. has 16 mo. distressed supply

Florida's distressed property inventory is the third largest in the U.S.

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