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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 31, 2022
Law firm hires former St. Pete, Tampa mayors

Former mayors Bob Buckhorn and Rick Kriseman have joined Shumaker Advisors Florida, a subsidiary of Tampa-based Shumaker.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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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

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 23, 2019
When last we left our hero...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has tapped CRE Consultants' Managing Partner Ray Sandelli to fill a seat on the Lee County Commission vacated by the April death of former Commissioner Larry Kiker.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Dry Cleaners

Bobby Patel, owner of Courtesy Cleaners

  • Industries
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic Forecast 2020: Manufacturing

Wendy Shim, president and majority owner; Harry Bakker, part owner, Trailmate

  • Industries
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 22, 2019
Starwood Capital buys trio of Marriott hotels

Starwood Capital has invested $79 million to acquire a trio of Marriott-branded, extended stay hotels near major airports in Tampa and Fort Myers from an Atlanta company.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • September 7, 2018
Panels on new pavilion meant to represent ripples of sand

The two-story Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion displays The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art's glass collection.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2018
Naming rights for iconic landmark could be up for grabs

What's in a name? St. Pete city officials see dollar signs.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2018
Food truck marks business owner's transition from the traditional

A Lakeland business owner is trading her storefront for a truck.

  • News
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2022
Downtown Tampa residential tower tops $75 million in sales

Pendry Residences, part of much-anticipated hotel project, sees brisk sales in first 45 days.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2017
'Small enough to jail'

Abacus Federal Savings Bank founder Tom Sung talks about the movie detailing his struggle.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2017
Big gets bigger: QVC buys HSN in $2.1B deal

Region is on the verge of losing a major headquarters company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
Billy Cossette, 27

Owner/operator, Chick-fil-A

  • Class of 2013
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2015
Former Bradenton housing official admits to theft

Stephany West faces up to 10 years in prison, in addition to a $250,000 fine.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 10, 2015
Congressman joins fight to stop gulf fish poaching

Industry representatives claim more than 1,000 Mexican boats cross into American waters each year to steal hundreds of thousands of pounds of fish.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
One dead, one injured in MagneGas explosion

Tarpon Springs officials are still investigating the blast, which happened just after 2 p.m. on April 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 24, 2024
16 Gulf Coast companies make Inc.’s Best Workplaces of 2024 list

Companies from Tampa to Naples made the business magazine's list of the best employers in the country.

  • Florida
  • By Kyle Elliott, Williams Parker |
  • May 9, 2025
Debunking the Myths about Lead Based Paint

Although many people are aware of the potential hazards of lead-based paint, there is a lot of confusion on the topic.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 30, 2025
$40M project brings affordable senior housing to North Port

When complete, the development in North Port will include 202 affordable housing units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 9, 2023
Pasco County buildings sold for $7M, one new owner bringing 150 jobs

Of the two office buildings sold in the county, one will become a medical facility and the other new home of a local plumbing and HVAC company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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