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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2009
Full Count

As Lee County's point man for baseball, JohnYarbrough hopes to make Lee County the hub forprofessional teams' spring training. Batting first:the Boston Red Sox. On deck: the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2021
Area law firm opens new office in New Jersey

Dal Lago Law’s founder, Mike Dal Lago, is from northern New Jersey.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 4, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa edition)

Hillsborough site development begins with demolitionFertilizer company obtains $850 million security creditRiverbrook Apartments sold to a new investorCB Richard Ellis appoints new directorBarometer forecasts vacancy rates declineEmbassy Suites Hotel owner secures loan

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2003
Growth Spree

One of Sarasota's largest law firms is hiring nine new attorneys. Is that an indication of an upward employment trend for other firms?

  • Law
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • November 23, 2018
Krispy Kreme franchise territory is a sweet opportunity

After five years of pursuit, Jim Cosentino won Krispy Kreme franchise rights to southeast Florida. Now he's tackling the west coast of Florida.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 7, 2011
Government Digest: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 29, 2021
Bits and blocks: Cryptocurrency thought leaders to convene in region

On Nov. 5, Tampa is set to host the first-ever Bitcoin and blockchain conference to be held in Florida.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 14, 2020
Winter is coming: Famous porpoise's brand makes the leap from aquarium to seashore

A Clearwater Beach hotel is set to get a makeover and rebranding that will align it with one of the area’s most popular residents: Winter the Dolphin.

  • News
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 21, 2020
Travel agency retains concierge service

Preferred Travel of Naples expects travel to bounce back eventually, but right now is focused on providing customers excellent service.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 1, 2018
Water, water everywhere: Polk County embraces new project

Polk County, Auburndale, water, development, USA Water Sports Complex and Training Center, USA Water Ski and Wake Sports Foundation, Tracy Mattes

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2018
Maximum celebration for top boat dealer

MarineMax CEO Bill McGill rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange on June 7 to celebrate the Clearwater-based boat retailer's 20th year in business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 22, 2022
Disruptive carwash chain targets Pasco County for major growth

Woodie’s Wash Shack has targeted Pasco County, Florida, for a major expansion effort and will eventually have six locations in the rapidly growing State Road 54 corridor.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2023
Former P&G exec returns to leadership role at Sarasota park after CEO exits

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 18, 2026
Winn-Dixie, Amazon partner for grocery delivery in Tampa, Sarasota

Shoppers from Pasco to Manatee counties can now purchase Winn-Dixie groceries on Amazon and have them delivered the same day.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2017
College chooses provost

New College has selected a new provost who will start July 1.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2014
New flights arriving at PIE, Punta Gorda Airport

Allegiant is introducing new non-stop service to Pittsburgh; Indianapolis; Omaha, Neb.; Richmond, Va.; and Jacksonville.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 28, 2025
Clearwater insurtech company expands with new facility

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a downtown Fort Myers office building sells, a Tampa dentist buys a new office, and a Bradenton rental community starts its final phase.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 12, 2003
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

This week's items: FNB joins Big BoardThe Hillsborough Clerk of the Court has quickly quashed an unauthorized interpretation of the recent state Supreme Court order Tampa developer Jim Shapiro joines Hall of Fame

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  • By Bloomberg News |
  • January 7, 2011
U.S. Unemployment at 9.4%

The nation's employers added 103,000 net jobs in December 2010.

  • News
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • December 6, 2019
Plan to expand area convention center aims to bring more visitors — and dollars — to town

A new Sheraton hotel will be built adjacent to the Bradenton Area Convention Center.

  • Travel-Tourism
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