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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 22, 2017
Medical Match

More retail landlords than ever before are turning to medical-related tenants to fill their centers, to the delight of both.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2014
Corporate Report: June 6

Marine Max becomes dealer for Ocean Alexander Yachts, Gurley & Associates adds shareholder and other corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 2, 2015
Corporate report

Front Burner Brands reorganizing, splitting off Burger 21; Jabil aftermarket buyer, iQor relocating to St. Pete's One Progress Plaza; BayCare Health CEO retiring in 2016, COO Inzina to assume top role; Tech Data board agrees to $100 million buyback; American Water Chemicals rebranding, changing name to Alkema Solutions; American Water Chemicals rebranding, changing name to Alkema Solutions; Morristown, N.J.'s Covanta operating new waste plant

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 16, 2015
Corporate report

Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union CEO to retire in July; Harbour Group's Onicon buys Greyline Instruments; TECO Energy extends contract to sell subsidiary to Cambrian Coal; WellCare Health promotes regional president to head several states, product development; Health Insurance Innovations introduces 10% share buyback; AlphaPoint Technology buys Minneapolis IT firm

  • Strategies
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 5, 2023
Looking to shed stores nationwide, Walgreens sells Fort Myers location

In the week's top commercial real estate news, Manatee buys an office building, Tampa Bay condo towers surpass $200 million in sales, and a Naples medical building is getting new tenants.

  • Florida
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 22, 2023
FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 17, 2024
Clearwater private air service firm nearly doubles revenue, to $40M

Keeping ultra-high-net-worth clients happy is what drives entrepreneur Barry Shevlin and his team at FlyUSA. A new enhanced membership program is a big aid in that effort.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 8, 2024
Manufacturer, with demand from seniors surging, expands team and space

Sarasota senior medical equipment company Harmar has added 100,000 square feet at facilities in Florida and Missouri since the beginning of the year. More growth is on the way, says its CEO.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 12, 2021
Oncologist, entrepreneur embraces transformational mindset

Physician with a rock and roll side has long sought to facilitate big change — in an industry that sometimes moves slowly.

  • Leadership
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2006
Winn-Dixie project hits county blockades

County officials assured Steve Kossoff his $50-million project would get 'fast track' treatment. A year later, he's still waiting.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Winning the Case

Civil rights attorney John Relman, who won a $17.7 million verdict against Denny's, offers tips on the Fair Housing Act complaint.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 2, 2004
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana edition)

Recent changes for area movers and shakers are available free of charge.

  • Strategies
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 30, 2008
Search and Deploy

Frank Ferreri has returned to the search firm business, this timewith his own company that finds financial and IT professionals.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 29, 2008
Brand awareness

When the economy softens, marketing is often cut. But some Gulf Coast companies are doing the opposite.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 3, 2009
Help Desk Help

A $250 million company with a large Gulf Coast presence is reversing a trend: It's making room for local jobs that were once outsourced overseas.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Corporate Report: Jabil, BP Solar deal expands to Mexico

St. Petersburg-based Jabil Circuit Inc. will assemble BP Solar modules for the North American market at Jabil's Chihuahua, Mexico, plant beginning in the second quarter through a recent agreement.

  • News
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 21, 2011
Expanding Vision

St. Petersburg's J. Thor Productions grew from a garage to handle high-profile events over the last decade. Its best work may be yet to come when the GOP rolls through.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2011
Copy That

A Gulf Coast printing company, overpowered by the recession, has begun to fight back. It hopes to land more big blows.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 8, 2011
Play Ball

Titan Construction Services specializes in building athletic fields, including those for the new Boston Red Sox spring training facility. That business niche pulled the company through the recession.

  • Strategies
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