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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2022
From the ashes: Cigar maker embraces change while honoring traditions

J.C. Newman Cigar Co., the last bastion of Ybor City's cigar industry, is determined to thrive, not just survive.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 28, 2021
Area fragrance entrepreneur launches debut perfume

Kenzie Fisher is marketing her experiential product using earned media, social media and a website that draws on several senses.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 16, 2023
Naples estate hits the market for nearly $19 million

A custom-built waterfront property in the city's Aqualane Shores neighborhood is almost 6,000 square feet.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 8, 2022
Swiss life sciences company choses Tampa for regional HQ

The company will open an office in USF Health’s CAMLS center downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2012
Get on the bus, Gus, to the land of deals

Tampa has its own tours — only this one isn't for stars.

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  • August 16, 2019
Let them eat cake: Grocer takes dessert offerings to new level with imports

Publix Super Markets Inc. has struck a deal that will see the Lakeland, Florida-based grocer import premium, handmade cakes from La Rocca, a Canadian cake maker.

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  • November 8, 2019
Aquatic transportation service returns to area waterway

The Cross-Bay Ferry opens for a third season; Tampa mayor calls for it to be a permanent fixture.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2021
From the gridiron to the golf course

Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber moves from football to helping organize the preeminent golf tournament in the area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 23, 2006
Organizational Clarity

Harley Davidson dealer Scott Fischer is fanatical about improving employee morale and his customers' experience. He calls it a sickness. But his company is healthier than ever.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 21, 2011
Forecast 2012: Tampa Bay

Members of the Tampa Bay business community comment on next year's outlook.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 8, 2012
Utility top exec to retire

Vincent Dolan, with Progress Energy for 26 years, will leave by 2013.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 5, 2017
Tampa man must forfeit Porsche in $342K theft case

Weldon Malveau pleaded guilty to scamming the IRS for nearly $350,000.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 26, 2025
Fort Myers airport adds Phoenix flight for holidays

American Airlines is adding service between RSW and PHX from November to January.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • August 18, 2009
Teknor buys Chem Polymer buildings

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  • September 25, 2009
Veterinary Group buys Sarasota Animal Hospital

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  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • March 25, 2010
Homebuilder D.R. Horton buying lots in Horse Creek

Fort Worth, Texas-based homebuilder D.R. Horton Inc. purchased 22 lots in Horse Creek Estates, a community north of Immokalee Road and east of U.S. 41 for $1.32 million.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 29, 2010
Lee County buys land for future pond

Lee County purchased 9.88 acres between U.S. 41 and Business U.S. 41 for $939,631.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 7, 2011
Periodontist buys Sarasota Periodontal Associates building

Periodontist Dr. Javier Gonzalez and his wife Jessica Gonzalez purchased a 2,924-square-foot office building for $832,600.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2010
Publix Super Markets buys Shops at Silverleaf

Lakeland-based Publix Super Markets purchased the 59,950-square-foot Shops at Silverleaf retail strip center for $11.25 million.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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