• Alternate Text
  • Loading

  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • News
  • Strategies
  • Entrepreneurs
  • M&A
  • Leadership
  • Regions
    • Regions
    • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    • Manatee-Sarasota
    • Charlotte-Lee-Collier
    • Florida
  • Industries
    • Industries
    • Business Support
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Residential Real Estate
    • Development
    • Finance
    • Food-Beverage
    • Healthcare
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail
    • Sports–Entertainment
    • Technology
    • Travel-Tourism
  • Insights
  • More
    • More
    • Advice
    • Transactions
    • 40 Under 40
    • Big Book of Business
    • Subscribe
    • Opinion
    • Executive Diversions
    • Change-Makers
    • Reprints
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Public Notices
  • 40 Under 40 Nomination
  • Mobile App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Results for:

  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 2, 2026
Clearwater office building sells for nearly $6 million

The U.S. 19 building is on one of the busiest commercial corridors in Pinellas County.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2004
Class Builders

Willis A. Smith Construction Inc. has grown from a small company in 1988 with about $3 million in revenue to one of the larger general contractors in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 4, 2009
Biotech Bet

Diversifying Florida's economy from heavy reliance on construction and real estate toward high tech industry dominates agendas of government and business groups. But with baby boomer retiree housing demand poised to jump, the traditional economy may still be the best bet.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • October 11, 2019
Firm turns complicated data into revenue streams

Harnessing the power of data means big growth potential for Fort Myers firm.

  • Technology
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 16, 2020
City leaders believe new convention center will be big win

Years in the making, Fort Myers officials are confident a world-class convention center will be a crowning achievement — and a big boost for businesses.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 21, 2018
Nexus of influence: Bank looks to set a trend

Regions Bank has debuted its next-generation style of branch, dubbed "Nexus," in South Pasadena, Florida.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 24, 2017
Libertarians: Don't blame us for school choice disappointment

True school freedom, says a leading think-tank and school choice advocate, takes true dedication.

  • Opinion
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2010
Rubio wins debate

An online poll suggests Rubio dominated Gov. Crist in a recent Fox News debate.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2010
Sarasota supply down 2.1%

Despite many new starts, strong closing activity has reduced inventory.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 14, 2010
Nicholas opens two branches

The expansion raises the Clearwater lender's total number of offices to 54.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2010
Journal vet joins Triad

Triad Digital Media's new chief revenue officer comes via The Wall Street Journal.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2010
Mangrove names new COO

Jim Costello is the newest addition at the Tampa-based HR firm.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 10, 2010
Wade Trim enters Venice

The Detroit-based civil engineering firm adds another office to the Gulf Coast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
Turn on the light and cheers

Fort Myers was the winter home of Thomas Edison, so it's fitting to raise a toast to the inventor with a brew bearing his name.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2011
New research firm hits Sarasota

Focus Sarasota will conduct market research from 1990 Main St.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 6, 2011
Forensics firm grows to Detroit

Tampa's Armstrong Forensic Engineers opened a new office in Michigan.

  • News
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2011
AgileThought adds on in Chicago

The Tampa firm made Timothy Monson its Midwest managing director.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2011
BankUnited adds eight branches

Three of the bank's new offices will be located in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2013
Synovus names new executive

John Fillingim will head up commercial banking for Synovus Bank of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
New Punta Gorda flight

Allegiant inaugurates nonstop flight to South Bend, Ind.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
« 317 318 319 320 321 322 323 324 325 326 »
The best of Business Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest business and commercial real estate news from Tampa Bay to Naples.

Sign Up

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-362-4848

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Podcast
  • Big Book of Business

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Distribution Points
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Your Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
×
3 Articles Remaining!
Not a Subscriber?

Click here to Subscribe

Already a Subscriber?

Click here to Login

Sign Up for Daily Brief

Start your day with the top Gulf Coast business news you need to succeed.

Sign Up for CRE Central

Stay updated with a weekly roundup of big deals, market shifts and the people shaping commercial real estate from Tampa Bay to Naples.


Smart People Subscribe.

Turn headlines into game plans. The playbook’s right here.
Subscribe to the Business Observer today.

Subscribe Now