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  • By Janelle Makowski |
  • February 18, 2005
The Duel

Why is the Bank of St. Petersburg expanding so fast? Maybe the bank's new chairman wants to show upa former colleague who fired him.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 19, 2003
2004: Best Year in 20

Prognosticators say most economic indicators are pointing up. Good times are predicted.

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  • June 11, 2004
Burke Tries for Clerk

A Seminole law firm administrator says he has better credentials to turn around the Pinellas County court clerk's office than his more recognizable primary foe.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 16, 2024
Report: 11,100 apartment units to open in Tampa Bay this year

A new report finds that a nationwide apartment boom is ongoing as developers look to meet a growing demand.

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  • October 18, 2010
Ultramatics names new CEO

Sri Sridharan is the new leader for the Tampa-based company.

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  • June 2, 2017
Wellness practice opens new location

Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness expanded to a second Lakewood Ranch location.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 10, 2021
Small influence, big impact

A marketing trend that doesn't cost a fortune but offers some big return possibilities is growing in prominence

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  • August 20, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: Aug. 20 - Aug. 26

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • April 23, 2010
Ongoing Legacy

Tampa business legend John Sykes continues to build from both business and community standpoints. People listen when he speaks, even if it isn't always what they want to hear.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2025
New College receives $2.5M gift for contemplation, education center

A charitable foundation that traces some of its money back to the Mellon banking family fortune has donated $2.5 million to New College of Florida in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 8, 2025
$35B Miami-area bank to open new office in Tampa

Next year, BankUnited's corporate office will move from its current Westshore location to the Park Tower skyscraper in downtown Tampa.

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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 5, 2025
Frontier Airlines offers new Virginia flight from Tampa International

The budget airline will begin offering nonstop flights from Tampa to Norfolk, Virginia, twice a week beginning April 3, with fares starting at $59.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 19, 2025
Pasco mall to get upgrade and new tenants

The Shops at Wiregrass, which sold for $70.5 million two years ago, will be refreshed and see new retailers and eateries later this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2008
Commercial Real Estate Briefs

Arthrex buys HellermanTyton buildingLiberty Bank buys land for second Cape Coral branchBilly's Rentals acquires Chitwood warehouse spaceAlbertson's sheds Florida stores in deal with PublixSouth Florida Materials buys 200 acres near portFlorida restaurateur buys 19 acres in North PortWellSpring Pharmaceutical buys University Park unitsChrist Church of Longboat Key buys Longview Realty buildingSoutheast Milk Inc. buys Plant City dairyTampa Electric buys Ruskin land for future substationOM Ventures Inc. buys, revises Magdalene East

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  • November 25, 2009
Technology group ushers in changes

A four-year-old support organization for technology executives and entrepreneurs in Sarasota and Bradenton is getting a new name and a new partner.

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  • December 24, 2010
Red Sox stadium will spur growth

Construction crews recently broke ground on the new Boston Red Sox spring training stadium in Fort Myers, but the bigger news may be the widening of Daniels Parkway.

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  • November 30, 2010
SinoFresh gets new CEO, chair

The Venice health care firm refreshed its executive leadership.

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  • December 2, 2010
Three firms bring 147 new jobs

Sarasota County approved $365,000 in incentives to land the trio of firms.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 30, 2010
SRS expands in Tampa

Garrett Williams and Jeremy Kral will help SRS open a new office in Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 14, 2013
Tax moratorium in Lee?

If Lee County declares a two-year moratorium on taxes on new construction, that could give the county a huge economic advantage over its neighbors.

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