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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 31, 2025
New CEO takes over Tampa Bay Innovation Center

The St. Petersburg incubator is also planning a rebranding to be announced later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 12, 2024
Michigan law firm expands in Naples

Varnum LLP, a law firm with five offices in Michigan, has expanded its presence in Southwest Florida, including adding six lateral attorneys and moving into a new Naples office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 19, 2024
Nordstrom Rack to open Lakeland store in 2025

The new location in the shopping center Lakeside Village will be Nordstrom Rack's 20th in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 23, 2025
Michigan firm acquires Naples senior living facility

Redico has bought the 128-unit Amira Choice center on Bellaire Bay Drive as it expands in Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2025
Manatee building leased by cannabis retailer sells for $4 million

The property just off University Parkway, with a long-term lease in place, was bought by a New York investor.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 10, 2025
Steakhouse chain coming to Naples to create 150 jobs

Connors Steak & Seafood plans to open its Naples restaurant in the first quarter of 2026.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 10, 2025
St. Pete title company in 29 states after Rhode Island acquisition

Tag Agency Professionals, which provides services to car dealerships, fleet companies and others, has expanded in the northeast and nationally with purchase of EZDMV.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 30, 2025
Bagel chain makes Florida debut in Tampa

PopUp Bagels, a northeastern bagel chain, is opening a Tampa location — its first in Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 6, 2025
Giant boat dealer expands with new facility in Lee County

MarineMax, the Pinellas County boat retailer and marina operator, opened the yacht sales and service center at 14030 McGregor Blvd.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 1, 2025
Sarasota commercial property gets a price reduction

The asking price for the Bee Ridge Road office building has been cut by $370,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 19, 2025
Popular Utah dirty soda chain opening in Fort Myers

The new Swig shop on Summerlin Road will be the company's first in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 22, 2025
Benderson adding Publix stores to Venice, Naples projects

The Manatee County real estate firm did not say when construction would begin or when the stores would open.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 26, 2019
Stealth run: Realtors reveal inner workings of a secret mansion sale

In January, two Clearwater, Florida, realtors celebrated one of the priciest residential real estate sales in the history of the Tampa Bay market — a $16.5 million deal that saw a Belleair Shores mansion belonging to former Philadelphia Phillies superstar

  • Strategies
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes, Board Certified Labor & Employment Attorney |
  • August 3, 2018
What's an Employer to do in the Age of #METOO?

In light of all of the attention that is being focused on issues relating to harassment and the #metoo movement, employers that do not take time to review policies and train employees may be at a disadvantage if claims ever arise.

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  • By Kimbrell J. Hines |
  • October 1, 2021
EEOC Increases Penalty for Failure to Post “EEO is the Law” Poster

Kimbrell J. Hines is an attorney with Williams Parker and focuses on labor and employment law.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 27, 2012
Business Basher-in-Chief

Had enough of the relentless business bashing, including from our own president?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2021
Program teaches businesses how to win valuable city contracts

Tampa's Bridges to Business event connects businesses with city staff, that help maneuver through the oft-complicated procurement process.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 19, 2020
Noted TV chef visits area restaurant

Pazzo! Cucina Italiana is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 6, 2019
Tech company, with 135% sales growth, expands HQ

A-LIGN is also celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2019.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2020
Business Observer invites contractors to submit for special issue

The Business Observer will review submissions from companies for inclusion in its 2020 Top Contractors issue.

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