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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2021
Insurance firm woos financial services official to run division

David Smith, former Cardinal Financial COO, brings 30 years of experience aiding financial services companies to Tampa-based insurance distribution firm BRP Group's Guided Solutions division.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 6, 2021
Bank on environmental mission raises nearly $30 million as it prepares to open first branch

Climate First Bank, which promises to be carbon neutral, opens its first branch June 1.

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  • May 13, 2021
Splish splash

The realignment will help the organization rebuild following the pandemic.

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  • June 10, 2021
Airlines add new routes, including to LA and first nonstop to Oregon

Tampa International Airport announces new flights to four cities, including L.os Angeles. and Portland

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 15, 2021
Area tech firm, after acquisition, maintains billion-dollar goals

Revcontent also plans to move into a new office later this year.

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  • October 27, 2021
Longtime healthcare official named board chair of area foundation

Michael Valentino transformed a startup into a specialty pharmaceutical company with almost $500 million in annual revenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 29, 2021
Bits and blocks: Cryptocurrency thought leaders to convene in region

On Nov. 5, Tampa is set to host the first-ever Bitcoin and blockchain conference to be held in Florida.

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  • December 9, 2021
Car wash giant soaks up Florida locations with $390M deal

Company will enter five new markers in the state.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • December 10, 2021
Last leg of $1M gift made to nonprofit

The donation was set to be paid out over the course of five years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 21, 2020
Golf club completes $9 million renovation, expansion

Project marks 35th anniversary of Pelican’s Nest Golf Club at Pelican Landing.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2020
Area man charged in $1.9M PPP loan scam, bought $100K Mercedes

This is at least the second person in the region federal authorities have charged with allegedly falsely using PPP loan funds.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2021
Medical practice plans 88,000-square-foot headquarters project.

Project could be one of the largest in the region in 2021.

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  • January 28, 2021
Area man admits to $1.9M PPP scam, ordered to return cars, jewelry

Keith Nicoletta faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 1, 2020
Bank raises nearly $25 million in protective move.

First Florida Integrity Bank capital raise didn't dilute shareholders.

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  • August 5, 2020
Is it brake time for the economy?

A majority of Tampa Bay residents, in the latest COVID-19 sentiment survey from the Tampa Bay Partnership, say it might be time to slow down Florida's economic reopening process.

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  • August 20, 2020
Early childhood nonprofit promotes COO to CEO

Kristie Skoglund will start in her new capacity on Sept. 14.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 20, 2019
Developer plans pickleball facility at former skating rink

Brian McCarthy of Starboard Tack LLC, a Sarasota-based commercial real estate development firm, is leading the effort.

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  • January 17, 2020
Health care software firm aims for 80% sales growth

Naples-based HealthLynked projects a strong 2020.

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  • March 24, 2020
Entertainment giant lays off large chunk of workforce

Company relocated production headquarters to region in 2012.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2020
Area group temporarily closes company-owned restaurants

The group has 309 company-owned restaurants and 73 franchise locations.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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