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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2022
Opera Naples names new executive director

Laura Burns comes to the organization with over 25 years of experience.

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  • May 23, 2013
Cape Coral tax plan: Watch your wallet

We'll probably never know if Hertz ever considered relocating its corporate headquarters to Cape Coral, but the city in Lee County isn't exactly laying out the red carpet for new businesses or residents.

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  • May 25, 2012
TIA celebrates new service

The airport welcomes Edelweiss Air's inaugural flights tonight.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • September 9, 2020
E-commerce giant to hire 500 at new facility in region

Amazon’s new fulfillment center, under construction in Auburndale, Fla., will create 500 full-time jobs that start at $15 per hour with benefits.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 22, 2022
Regional IT firm announces three promotions

The company's president says the executives helped drive business growth, leading to their new roles.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 8, 2017
Tech firm plans 150 hires, adds research unit

This is the second time ReliaQuest has expanded its Tampa operations since 2015.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2025
Oak & Stone to open this month in Lee County

The restaurant chain's new location is its eighth in the state and second in Lee County.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 27, 2008
Injecting Innovation

Entrepreneur Frank Daniels carries on a family tradition of leading a water-powered chemical injector company in Largo into new markets.

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  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 15, 2011
Looking for Angels

A new Central Florida angel network set to launch in September hopes to provide big payoffs to its investors, as well as the community.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 26, 2010
Moving Targets

Hillsborough County's proposed strategic plan for economic growth aims at a smaller group of targeted industries, but leaves regulatory issues for another day.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 18, 2016
An 'unlocked gem'

Cortland Partners' plans could add nearly 600 new units to Bowery Bayside.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 12, 2016
The best employer

Fortune magazine named Arthrex among the top 100 best places to work last year. The list is a recruiting magnet.

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  • October 17, 2019
Shelby Connett, 28

Director of Sports, Visit Sarasota County

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  • November 29, 2007
Survival Time

The homebuilding industry continues to suffer and struggle. In the Sarasota-Manatee area, a big company swallows its contingency plan, while a small one figures out how to grow.

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  • January 27, 2012
Gulf Coast Week: Jan. 27

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • October 14, 2016
Noelle Casagrande-Montgomery, 33

Director, corporate communications, Chico’s FAS

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  • January 17, 2014
Caffeinated collaboration

A grassroots community organization in St. Pete spurs business ideas over cups of coffee. The growing meetup is gaining energy with the help of local entrepreneurs.

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  • May 29, 2019
Theater organization makes leadership changes

New board chairman named as regional professional theater pursues capital campaign for new facility.

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  • October 8, 2019
Company plans headquarters, at least 100 new jobs

CAE USA, one of the leading training and simulation companies in the defense market, plans to build a nearly 300,000 square foot headquarters in Tampa,

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 29, 2018
Organization works to connect interns with area — and keep them there

New Talent Gulf Coast is hosting five events this summer for area interns.

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