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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 13, 2015
Jackets required

Celebrities and executives seek out Dominic Lacquaniti's suits, preserving a craft that's disappearing.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 2, 2015
Intellectual Capital

Charles Grimes, a leading intellectual property attorney, relocated his firm's corporate headquarters to Bonita Springs from Connecticut. More are coming, he says.

  • Law
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 10, 2025
Florida Blue, Sanitas open 6 primary care centers on Gulf Coast

The new primary centers are a partnership between the insurance company and a health provider.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 16, 2023
$20M St. Pete tech hub project looks to deliver 1,200 new jobs

The ARK Innovation Center will also feature a large window "eye" peering into St. Pete.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 4, 2006
Real Estate Briefs

Developer plans Longboat townhomesMarriott Vacation Club completes Radisson purchaseBarfield Bay Holdings buys Carlyle, Central ParkAnd other large real estate transactions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Off the Couch

Larry Norris got out of the furniture business more than a decade ago, but he's confident there's opportunity today.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 18, 2010
Victory Dance

The lost art of setting specific goals for every employee has been rediscovered at an island resort company. It has helped the business swat the recession.

  • Strategies
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 19, 2019
Free to thrive: Bank relishes its one-of-a-kind status

Cathy Swanson, CEO of fast-growing St. Petersburg, Florida-based Freedom Bank, sees consolidation within the state's community banking sector as a huge opportunity for locally owned financial institution.

  • Finance
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 11, 2026
Mental health text service lands contract with UnitedHealthcare, Optum

The partnership will spread Cope Notes to thousands of Medicaid recipients in major Florida markets.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 20, 2023
Top Weber Grill exec named CEO of Manatee County pet products business

Encompass Pet Group founder Rob Emery will stay on as chairman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 31, 2023
Michael Saunders & Co. hires new chief marketing officer

Chanté Blough comes to the role with 10 years of leadership experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 13, 2023
Locally owned restaurant chain opens 14th location in region

Fresh Kitchen, part of Tampa-based Ciccio Restaurant Group, has expanded to Lakeland.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 21, 2023
St. Petersburg travel insurance company names new CEO

Rupa Mehta, a veteran of Angi and Groupon, has been tapped to lead Squaremouth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 2, 2023
Sundial owners unveil multimillion-dollar vision for iconic St. Pete development

Ally Capital Group and Paradise Ventures plan to remake the destination with a large outdoor bar and green space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2022
Heath system appoints new leader for telehealth

Dr. Zsolt Kulcsar has nearly a decade of medical management experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 8, 2022
Pharmaceutical manufacturer to build $20M state-of-the-art facility in Polk County, create 100 jobs

The maker of IV fluids expects to bring 100 jobs with new manufacturing plant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 18, 2022
Multifamily development in the works in fast-growing Pasco County

Construction on the new apartment community off U.S. Highway 301 in Zephyrhills has begun.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2022
New small business center opens in chamber

In addition to consultation services, market research and training, the center is also prepared to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Clearwater homebuilding franchisor welcomes new CEO

C.R. Herro has succeeded Jim Rosewater at AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2009
Florida bucks trend in home sales

While most major news outlets have been reporting a 2.7% decline in existing home sales nationwide, the state of Florida is instead enjoying sales growth.

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