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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 20, 2024
Former Raymond James CEO, wife donate $2M to disability nonprofit

Philanthropists Tom James, former CEO of Raymond James Financial, and wife Mary James have given $2 million to Parc Center for Disabilities, the largest private donation ever received by the organization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 20, 2024
SeaPort Manatee cargo volume up 7.2%, sets new fiscal record

The port in Manatee County handled nearly 12 million tons of cargo in its most recent fiscal year.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 3, 2025
'Distressed' Tampa office building sells for $40M in short sale

The sale price for 1 North Dale Mabry is $16 million less than what the previous owner paid for it in 2020.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 6, 2025
Pasco County brewery launches spin-off beverage co-packer

Thirsty Buffalo Brewing Co. has launched a sister beverage co-packing company called Craftek Beverages.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 16, 2026
Apollo Beach businessman charged in $4.8M COVID fraud

Caleb Walsh, 36, faces up to 30 years in federal prison for the alleged fraud. His alleged ill-gotten gains include a Mercedes Benz G-Wagon and a Nebraska hotel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 20, 2026
Tampa's Sila Realty Trust sold for $2.4 billion

The NYSE-listed health care-focused trust will go private when the deal closes later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 24, 2026
First Watch CFO, who guided $1.2B company's IPO, to retire

First Watch is "well-positioned for continued and rapid growth," Chief Financial Officer Mel Hope says, upon announcing his retirement.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 27, 2004
No Laughing Heirs (Tampa edition)

Philip Winston Dann lost his right to practice law for his representation of an elderly miser who left his fortune to Dann. Should he be a lawyer again?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Stay Fresh, Reinvent

Taking a cue from pop-diva Madonna, star jewelry designer Erika Pena constantly reinvents her merchandise. Erika and her sister, Bielka, have big ambitions for their young firm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 22, 2008
Ensured Frustration

Tallahassee's first attempt at legislating property insurance rates failed. Get ready for the sequel.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 13, 2006
A Stock Picker's Market

Money manager Keith Moored Jr. forecasts single-digit percentage growth for the stock market in 2006. Buyers should be extra selective. Go for the low price-to-sales ratios.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 24, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: University Groves starts infrastructure constructionWalker-Whitney plans8-unit condo on RinglingLocal Sonics franchiser plans five new drive-insSarasota Coastal Credit Union plans new North Port branch

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 10, 2009
Going Bare

Faced with falling revenues or unemployment, more property owners view slashing insurance costs as a natural strategy for financial survival. The high cost of force-placed insurance is seen as a sign of the regulatory issues plaguing Florida property insurance.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2026
Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2007
Corporate Report

Innisbrook Resort makes deal with TravelCLICKRadiation Therapy Services plans openingCelery Fields project receives $10 million grantIA Global adds new CEO, chairmanHSN signs deal with beauty chain SephoraNetwork Liquidators promotes new presidentTampa firm successfully settles with AllState for credit scoring

  • Industries
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 26, 2023
Canceled flight? Restaurant will ease the pain with a free flight — of margaritas

The canceled flight has to be between July 1-8.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 20, 2023
Bonita Springs office building sells for $14.3 million

The three-story building at 3301 Bonita Beach Road SW was fully leased at the time of sale.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 28, 2023
City, county offices close as evacuations are issued

Evacuation Zone A has been issued for Hillsborough, Manatee and Sarasota counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 10, 2023
Realty giant's new Southeast president has Sarasota ties

Coldwell Banker announced Duff Rubin as the newest Southeast president.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 8, 2022
Credit union promotes from within for assistant vice president role

Lisa Cathey began her GTE Financial career in 2012 as a teller.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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