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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 7, 2020
Developer opens $30 million hotel

The Karol Hotel, a $30 million project developed by the Bullard Group, opened for business on Feb. 6 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by St. Petersburg, Florida, Mayor Rick Kriseman.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2020
Hotel sector job cuts are massive — and more to come

State closes in on 100,000 hospitality industry job cuts.

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  • March 30, 2020
National chamber crates guide to $350 billion CARES Act

Bill can provide funds to keep people on the payroll.

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  • April 3, 2020
Tourist attraction marks 25th anniversary amid crisis

The Florida Aquarium celebrated 25 years in business on March 31 with — because of social distancing guidelines — a guest list consisting of a sea turtle, octopus and some otters and penguins. 

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2020
Tech, employment groups team up to hold virtual job fair

Tampa Bay Tech plans to hold a virtual job fair in response to high unemployment in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 23, 2022
Prove your company's mettle: Be part of the Top 50 Contractors issue

Issue celebrates companies that have overcome pandemic-era challenges and obstacles.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 19, 2015
Tampa leaders look to Panama

It's 48 miles long, connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and takes more than a day to traverse.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 2, 2024
Saks Fifth Avenue debuts concierge shopping at Sarasota Ritz-Carlton

The hotel in Sarasota will offer access to the Fifth Avenue Club, which provides a personal shopper and stylist.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2026
Waterfront restaurant owners add 30-slip deepwater marina

The Marina at Bonita Fish Co. will have short and long-term options.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 3, 2026
Lee Health clinic in Babcock Ranch grows

The Lee Health Family Medicine Clinic opened its newly expanded facility on Tuesday.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 3, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

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  • September 8, 2010
Transamerica adds executive

Shawn Mihal is the new chief compliance officer at Transamerica Financial.

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  • June 8, 2010
Qorval adds three directors

John Pryor, Andrew Yeo, and Peter Winstanley join the Naples company.

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  • January 3, 2014
Predictions for 2014

The following are 10 predictions for issues, legislation and trends to watch in 2014.

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  • May 15, 2008
ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR Tampa Bay: RICHARD SANCHEZ

Richard Sanchez retired from Exxon but came back to start Advantica EyeCare. 'Our mission is saving sight. It's real simple.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 27, 2017
Amazon doesn't deserve a dime

Politicians and economic development pros love to go hunting for prizes like Amazon. But when they give out subsidies, they increase the tax burden on everyone else.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 2, 2018
Battle Ready

Building a company full of leaders isn't the impossible dream, says a veteran and former West Point instructor. It requires high doses of character.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 27, 2026
Naples exec in high-profile fraud case says his politically-active boss told him to steal

Steven Veneziano claims in court papers that, despite accusations, while working for Oakes Farms, he committed offenses at the behest of Alfie Oakes.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 13, 2005
Category Five

From salesman to manufacturer, Steven Camposano is taking the hurricane-shutter industry by storm.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • March 12, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: Casto, Meshad buy, renovate former Jacobson's RMC Property Group buys Beachway Plaza Aer-Flo Canvas Products to build new facility Kauffman, partners plan University retail building

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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