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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 27, 2009
Tenants Rule

It's no secret that tenants are in control of the commercial real estate market as landlords concede lower rents in the face of rising vacancies. Some say landlords may regain some ground next year. Others aren't so sure.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • October 4, 2019
Restaurant executive takes detail-oriented, ignore-the-obstacles approach to new venture

Brad Blum has been at the helm of big brands, including Olive Garden, Burger King and Romano's Macaroni Grill.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 12, 2019
Succession, stalled after CEO's accidental death, finds happy ending

An established Pasco waste hauler, with a colorful backstory, is now armed with a potent parent company. Its strategy to win hearts and minds starts with top-notch service.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 1, 2023
Quiznos, taco chain plan statewide convenience store expansion

Cape Coral and Venice are first on the list for new dual-restaurant locations in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2022
Air charter company extends lease, hires 12 people to handle growth

New hires include seven pilots.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2013
Judicial committee takes a pro-business slant

Medical malpractice, civil litigation and foreclosures are three likely hot topics for the Legislature in the upcoming session.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 7, 2021
Accomplished industry vet joins marketing firm as chief revenue officer

Catalina, a St. Petersburg, Florida, marketing firm that specializes in shopper intelligence, has hired former Epsilon executive Stacey Hawes as chief revenue officer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2020
Meal ticket: Bank steps up its support for food banks

Valley Bank, which has a strong presence in Tampa Bay, Florida, has allocated $575,000 to 14 food banks in Alabama, Florida, New Jersey and New York.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2020
Retail giant doubles down on contactless shopping innovations at area locations

Walmart has made major pandemic-induced changes to several Gulf Coast, Florida, stores.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 1, 2019
New hotel hires 30-year industry veteran as general manager

Luminary Hotel taps Bob Megazzini to oversee hiring, opening and operations of downtown Fort Myers hotel and adjacent facilities.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2018
Property sells for $5.3M, new owner plans $60M hotel development

The proposed development includes an eight-story, 251-room Sheraton Hotel and a second 126-room freestanding hotel.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 30, 2019
Federal, county governments step up support for economic diversification

$9 million will go toward building a new business incubator in St. Petersburg.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2022
Active adult homebuilder plans 900-home community in Fort Myers

Del Webb is one of the pioneers in building homes for the senior set.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2017
Celebrated chocolatier promotes son to leadership role

Norman Love Confections was founded in 2001.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 26, 2024
Tampa drive-in theater site to make way for 354 affordable apartments

Work is set to officially kick off Tuesday on the affordable housing complex being built on the site of the former theater and flea market on Tampa's Hillsborough Avenue.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 5, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays unveil stadium designs, plan to woo public

With public support critical to selling its ballpark plan, the team will begin hosting community engagement sessions to discuss its plans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 9, 2007
Destroying the Destroyer

To grow a business, the naysayers must be negated, a national business consultant says. Start with being positive.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Denise Federer |
  • July 11, 2020
Avoid seller’s remorse when selling a business — to family

Before you give your business to your children, you must first set expectations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Roofing component manufacturer's growth is no flash in the pan

Fort Myers specialty products maker is on pace with ambitious expansion plans. That could lead to more challenges for founder Jeffrey Bonk.

  • Entrepreneurs
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