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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 27, 2023
See where Florida ranks among best states to start a business

WalletHub’s study involved 27 metrics across three main criteria: business environment, access to resources and business costs.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2022
Bank promotes from within for Tampa market president role

Anthony Perez joined BayFirst Bank in 2020 and previously served as vice president of commercial lending.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2009
Pinellas County losing grip on Rays

An independent coalition of businesspeople is recommending that the new home of the Tampa Bay Rays likely not be in Pinellas County.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2010
Stuart S. Golding Co. buys Shoppes At 54

Clearwater developer Stuart S. Golding Co. purchased the 11,723-square-foot Shoppes At 54 retail center on State Road 54 east of Rowan Road for $1.2 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2013
WellCare expanding Medicare service area

Tampa firm grows its Medicare Advantage plan to eight counties across Arizona, California and Kentucky.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 28, 2011
Sunset Auto Group U.S. 41 reshuffling close to final stages

The Sunset Auto Group is nearing the final phase of an extensive renovation and reshuffling of dealerships along U.S. 41 in Sarasota.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 27, 2013
A flurry of bills

State Sen. Jeff Brandes of St. Petersburg is tearing up the legislative racetrack in filing new bills this year.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2013
Runner's superstore opens seventh Florida location

Fit2Run, coming off a “very good” 2012, is in expansion mode in early 2013.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2011
Do you have Tampa Bay spirit?

The Tampa Bay Partnership seeks people with Tampa Bay pride. The partnership, a regional economic development organization, launched Together, Tampa Bay Shines Oct. 4.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 13, 2011
Tax cap rebounds Florida boat industry

Wealthy Gulf Coast individuals have plenty to gripe about with all the tax uncertainty emanating from Washington. But the success of the St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show indicates they're not worried.

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  • August 22, 2013
As Seen On TV tapping two inventor pipelines

Clearwater firm announces strategic affiliation with two product-development businesses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2013
Port agrees to buy Channelside plaza for $5.75 million

Irish Bank Resolution Corp. agrees to sell Channelside Bay Plaza.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2012
EDC elects new officers

The EDC officers for the 2012-2013 fiscal year will start Oct. 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2012
Partnership names new VP

The Tampa Bay Partnership hired Matt Cutler to head up investor relations.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2012
Jabil announces new CEO

The electronics company shuffles executives as chairman retires.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2012
Sunny report on Florida's tax climate

Florida has something in common with Alaska, South Dakota and Wyoming, a trio of states more accustomed to a cowboy way of life than sunshine.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 3, 2012
Mall seeks to expand its palate

The Sarasota-Bradenton region could be primed to pick up three new restaurant brands: Brio Tuscan Grille, The Cheesecake Factory and Capital Grille.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2012
Odyssey strikes silver

The exploration firm has recovered about $37.8 million in silver from a shipwreck.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 20, 2012
Sons of DRI

In the recent history of Florida land regulations, few initials were as dreaded as “DRI.”

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2012
Sanibel Island resort sold

The buyer plans extensive renovations to the Sundial Beach & Golf Resort.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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