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  • By Jeff Brandes |
  • October 29, 2025
Former state senator: Expanded term limits will be a big win for Florida

No business can flourish if it changes leaders every two years. But that’s Florida’s Legislature. Twelve-years terms would breed better, smarter results.

  • Opinion
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 24, 2025
Tampa men charged with smuggling AI technology to China

Two Chinese nationals and two U.S. citizens were arrested after illegally sending sophisticated computer equipment to China under the guise of a Tampa-based real estate company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 3, 2023
Tampa Bay socioeconomic snapshot: Not bad — but lots of room to get better

For the sixth consecutive year, the Tampa Bay Partnership’s 2023 Regional Competitiveness Report has spelled out, in painstaking detail, the region’s highs and lows.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 29, 2008
Econofists

A prominent panel in Tallahassee continues to debate tax policy that could ultimately become a decision all Florida voters will make. The latest kink: Inviting the Legislature into the process.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 15, 2016
Exit strategy

Osprey Real Estate Services spent years amassing an enviable office portfolio along the Gulf Coast. Now, it's for sale.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 1, 2025
St. Pete bank posts $19M loss, but execs confident in restructuring

BayFirst National Bank believes selling its SBA loan portfolio, where it was previously a national leader, will help get it back to profitability.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Two views of Coast bank fallout

Tramm Hudson and State Senator Mike Bennett present their contrasting opinions on Coast Bank's future.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 2, 2007
High-Tech Shield

I.D. Rank Security began offering a suite of software this year that protects clients from information theft.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2010
Move to grow

The executives at the Gulf Coast's largest construction firm by revenues take nothing for granted. “We aren't the only guys coming to the dance,” its president says.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 3, 2011
Still Grim

The 2011 real estate market will be no place for the weak-hearted. Opportunities could be scarce.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • January 13, 2012
Legislature begins session

A new gambling bill, a look at Florida's special taxing districts, and hospital quality are all on the docket this week.

  • Florida
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 28, 2020
Senior housing project defaults on loan

Campo Felice, a Fort Myers senior housing complex, has suffered under the double weight of the pandemic and debt.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2019
County commissioner, business advocate, dies at 67

Larry Kiker was elected to his second term as a Lee County Commissioner last year.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • May 25, 2018
Co-work space landlord plots national, global growth

Co-work space, office space, commercial real estate , offices, work , growth

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • January 4, 2019
Airport poised for more growth in 2019 after airline, flight additions

Big buzz fluttered around Sarasota Bradenton International Airport in 2018 around new airlines and new routes. The airport, its CEO says, is on a continued upward swing.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 28, 2023
Private equity firm buys Fort Myers retailer Chico's for $1 billion

The deal comes 40 years after the company was founded.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
SeaPort Manatee official chosen to lead statewide board

SeaPort Manatee is getting some attention now that its executive director is leading a statewide port council with a goal to expand infrastructure.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 10, 2025
ZooTampa nearing completion of $35M manatee rescue center

After nearly six years of fundraising and planning, ZooTampa at Lowry Park says its largest ever expansion project is expected to be completed by March 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2007
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Automotive Management buys 15 acres on Pine RidgeSouth Dakota's Summit Group plans Fort Myers Hyatt PlaceMonmouth Real Estate buys Charlotte FedEx warehouseTA Associates fund acquires 210 WatermarkChanges in Latitude buys Siesta Key StorageCorona family invests in Peridia office buildingSea Crest Apartments sells for $8.2 millionGentile Group buys 11 Wyndham propertiesTwo partners buy Port Richey Comfort Inn

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 30, 2019
House call: Influential construction exec expounds on leadership philosophy

Beck Group executive Mark House, whose fingerprints are all over some of Tampa Bay’s most iconic structures, has a simple strategy for success: Find and mentor people who can replace him.

  • Leadership
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