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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 24, 2023
Governor signs major legal reforms into law

The bill will "decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys," says the governor's office.

  • News
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2022
Well-known insurance firm embraces digital-first strategy, including $300K production studio

FCCI Insurance Group takes big steps on its new strategy of producing high-quality videos.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 9, 2022
One of area’s biggest construction companies moves after four decades downtown

Clearwater’s Creative Contractors’ new home pays homage to the area’s natural habitat and its industry.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2022
Naples health tech firm co-founded by Tony Robbins wins $15M investment

The company has offices in Naples, New York, Texas and India.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 29, 2010
'Beacon for Change'

Two entrepreneurs seek to turn one Gulf Coast town into a technology hotspot — heavy on the optimism.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 9, 2011
Soup's On

A prominent local restaurant is altering its image, including a new name. The owners now hope to capture more market share.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • October 7, 2011
Creative Business

Daniel Scott has spent years mentoring startup businesses.Now he's taking his knowledge to a college campus.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • September 11, 2013
12 years after 9/11, some companies fail to show respect

It has been 12 years since the attack on the World Trade Centers. Today, there were memorials across the country honoring the victims.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2021
Elsa wreaks havoc on region's airports, forcing closings and cancellations

Tropical Storm Elsa disrupted air service along the Gulf Coast Tuesday as it approached Florida; could be days before things return to normal

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Saudi billionaire's son sells St. Pete shopping center for $5.3 million

The 23,000-square-foot center on 4th Street North sold to local real estate investor Ben Mallah

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 15, 2022
CBRE arranged for $72.5 million in financing for sale of St. Pete Beach hotel

Financing put together by commercial real estate firm for $83 million sale of the Postcard Inn.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 28, 2022
Designated giver: Kahwa Coffee teams up with David Ortiz for a good cause

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kahwa Coffee has teamed up with Hall of Famer David Ortiz for a good cause.

  • News
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 27, 2019
Grove at Wesley Chapel to expand

MGold Properties and Mishorim Investments, which in September acquired the Grove at Wesley Chapel retail center for $62.7 million, plan to invest another $150 million to nearly triple the size of the existing center with new offerings.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2018
Tennessee media firm enters Florida, buys seven newspapers

Greeneville, Tenn.-based Adams Publishing Group acquired the Sun Coast Media Group, a collection of daily, weekly and twice-weekly community newspapers on the west coast of Florida that had been family-owned since 1976.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Benjamin King, 33

Chief Technology Officer, Voalte

  • Class of 2013
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Jerry Hemmer, 37

CEO, Owner, Alliance Financial Group

  • Class of 2014
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Tony Stopperan, 34

Owner/Manager at House of John Productions; Project Manager, Office of the President, Ringling College of Art and Design

  • Class of 2014
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Nick Reader, 39

CEO, MVP Holdings

  • Class of 2014
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2014
Harry Julian, 39

President, Pure Naples / Marine Team International

  • Transactions
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
David Fouche, 38

Vice president, J2 Solutions

  • Class of 2015
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