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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 27, 2015
Aggressive treatment

Florida's largest nonprofit public health system is about to get bigger. The launching pad: a forecast of significant population growth.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 27, 2015
Uber flyer

A taxi in the air is a dream business opportunity for longtime pilot Kristin Incrocci. It's growing fast.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Sharon Hillstrom |
  • December 27, 2024
Bradenton Area EDC reviews progress, looks toward productive 2025

Over the past decade, the Bradenton Area EDC and its partners have assisted more than 90 businesses with expansions and relocations.

  • Opinion
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 16, 2025
Fort Myers bank acquired in $585 million deal

FineMark National Bank & Trust began looking at options to grow at the end of last year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 30, 2007
Commercial RE Briefs

Kosene & Kosene buys portion of Coconut PointDevelopers Diversified Realty takes over Cypress TraceNorth American Properties planning The Forum retail center Bradenton investor/developer buys Palmetto buildingsFirst State Bank buys Venice office Bailes Family buys University ABC liquor storeTrump Group buys Koger office portfolioBresler & Reiner buys Westbury at Lake BrandonFaison planning commercial side of Centex's Magnolia ParkManchester, U.K. investors buy Pinebrooke office buildingTA Associates Realty buys Bermuda Lake ApartmentsSurgery Partners buys Tampa McNichols office building

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 8, 2023
Florida gains 58,000 New Yorkers, $11B in income

Florida leads the country in gaining residents, according to newly analyzed IRS data.

  • Florida
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 24, 2023
Beverage bottling giant names new Sarasota territory manager

Theodore “Teddy” Mejeur will oversee operations in Manatee, Sarasota and parts of Charlotte counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 30, 2023
Construction firm tops out new hospital in Tampa suburb

Built by Robins & Morton, the 282,000-square-foot AdventHealth Riverview Hospital is projected to open in fall 2024.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
New College of Florida cancels classes Tuesday, Wednesday for Idalia

Class is expected to resume Wednesday provided the school doesn't suffer any damage or power loss.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 10, 2023
$80.5M funding in place to start 875-acre Tampa Bay area mixed-use project

The West Palm Beach developer, promising $30 billion in economic impact, plans includes 4 million square feet in industrial space as well as 1.25 million in retail, office and apartments.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2023
Homebuilder promotes one official, names second top exec

Christopher Alan Homes is growing across Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota tourism agency names new CEO, president

Erin Duggan will step into the role in September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 11, 2023
St. Pete law firm launches new business-focused practice group

Dionne Fajardo will serve as chair of Englander Fischer’s new division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2023
SRQ sets record for busiest month with over 500K passengers

The airport has seen more than 4 million passengers in the past 12 months.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 30, 2023
Venerable law firm moves to new downtown digs

The 50-year-old firm has leased space on the top two floors of the Rivergate Tower in downtown Tampa and will move in the fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 13, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI lands in Sarasota

The REI Co-op is expected to bring 50 new jobs to the area with its coming University Town Center location.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2023
Mobile suit shop opens first brick-and-mortar in Sarasota

Tweeds Suit Shop has been on the road since 2019.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 2, 2023
Tampa-based community bank expands to Atlanta region

Central Bank has opened a branch in Suwanee, Georgia.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 8, 2023
Auctioneer business rebrands, changes name

Scott Robertson will remain at the helm of Scott Robertson Auctioneers.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 15, 2023
Construction of $34M affordable housing community underway in Bradenton

A Miami developer has financing in place and is building the 80-unit community at Manatee Avenue and Ninth Street.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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