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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 9, 2025
Macy's makes it official: Underperforming Sarasota, Tampa locations to close

The company plans to close 66 stores this year.

  • Florida
  • 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
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • April 1, 2025
Pinellas nonprofit granted $1M for early childhood education

The financial gift will help serve children in four surrounding counties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 4, 2023
Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 21, 2023
Sarasota luxury waterfront condo project receives $173M loan

An uber-luxury oceanfront condo development on Lido Key in Sarasota has obtained $173.5 million in construction financing.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 19, 2025
Division of Sarasota real estate firm merges with Orlando company

Robbins Management LLC is merging with First Capital Property Group.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2025
Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower

Dynasty Financial Partners's new space will be in the 46-floor 400 Central tower under construction in the city's downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 7, 2023
Tampa Bay Rays star launches apparel collection

Outfielder Randy Arozarena has partnered with Millions.co, a service that helps athletes build their brands and connect with fans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 5, 2023
Fort Myers center expands list of tenants with two restaurants

The Bell Tower center expects McGregor’s Public House and La Ola Surfside Restaurant to be open this spring.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 10, 2024
Venice patio enclosure company expands, rebrands

Absolute Aluminum has a new office in Bradenton as well as a new look overall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2024
Sarasota-based foundation pledges $3 million in hurricane relief

Multiple counties involved in program.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 19, 2024
8 nonstop flights added at SRQ airport

Allegiant Air has expanded service out of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 25, 2025
Nonstop flights to Montego Bay, Jamaica, coming to TPA

Pending government approval, budget airline Breeze Airways will begin offering nonstop, seasonal flights from Tampa International Airport to Montego Bay, Jamaica, in February.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 28, 2025
Former US senator, UF president joins area bank board

Ben Sasse remains part of the University of Florida community.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 11, 2025
AI-driven Sarasota tech company raises $27M

The relatively new cybersecurity company plans to turn its focus toward aggressive expansion.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 23, 2021
Health care giant invests nearly $8M in affordable housing project

CVS Health to work with Tampa affordable housing developer and nonprofit on 61-unit development

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 29, 2023
New AeroVanti CEO lays out survival plan

Scott Hopes says members should expect the current business model, which costs up to $150,000 annually, to change. He also says jilted members shouldn't expect refunds — at least not for a while.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2022
Kristina Madden, 38

Managing Partner, Madden Therapy Solutions

  • Class of 2022
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 17, 2009
Corporate Report: Tech Data's Tonnison promoted, Osbourn will retire next year

John Tonnison will become executive vice president and chief information officer of Tech Data Corp., the Clearwater-based IT products distributor, on Feb. 1, supervising its global IT systems and e-business infrastructure.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2013
Ride the wave

A local IT firm with big aspirations has separated itself from the competition, to a projected $30 million in annual sales. Other supersized ambitions are in the works.

  • Strategies
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