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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 23, 2025
Global real estate firm buys Tampa-area medical center for $53M

The property in Temple Terrace is occupied by the Florida Orthopedic Institute, which has a long-term lease.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 5, 2026
Jabil closes $750M acquisition of energy management company

The 850-employee international company specializes expert in power systems and energy optimization for data centers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 24, 2026
Eight months after sale, Tervis aims for resurgence, disruption

After a tumultuous year, a prominent drinkware manufacturer looks to pick up market share and grab opportunities. Moving slowly isn’t part of the strategy.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 7, 2023
Tampa Bay construction manager overcomes political turmoil, language barriers

JE Dunn Construction project manager Maria Escalona is not one to let obstacles stand in the way of pursuing her true calling.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 21, 2022
Banker's ascension a sign of local market's importance

Recently promoted to head of commercial banking at Valley Bank, veteran Tampa Bay banker Joe Chillura embraces the challenges of a post-COVID economy.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2022
Sod business balances new opportunities with inflation-laden anxieties

The second-generation leader of a fast-growth sod company modernized the company in a host of ways. But some old-school principles — quality and a strong work culture among them — remain a priority.

  • Strategies
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 18, 2019
'The People's Mayor' is also all business

Naples Mayor Bill Barnett has helped lead the business resurgence of Naples with a smart growth approach

  • Leadership
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • September 21, 2016
'Push yourself'

A construction firm born in the downturn has accomplished a unique feat: supersized annual revenue growth while remaining picky in choosing its clients and work.

  • Strategies
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • October 9, 2023
IMG Academy president, in rare comments, provides insight on $1.25B sale, future

At an event on Oct. 5, Brent Richard revealed how the headline-grabbing deal earlier this year wasn't necessarily planned.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 18, 2023
Fort Myers airport lands nine new routes, including New Orleans

Breeze now offers 58 nonstop routes in and out of Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 21, 2023
Homebuilder expands Hernando footprint with purchase of 19-acre parcel

Pulte Homes plans to build a new residential community, Valleybrook, on the Spring Hill site.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2022
Charlotte County airport celebrates new operations, fueling and event space

The new PGD Air Center is set to include a Rosati’s Pizza franchise.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 10, 2022
New York credit union kicks off national expansion effort with Gulf Coast branch

Teachers Federal Credit Union’s Tampa office will be the institution’s first out-of-state location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Denise Kalette |
  • February 8, 2013
The small company's dilemma

Although the new health care regulations will affect medium and large companies most, small firms are concerned about rising costs, too.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2020
Financial institution to open ‘net zero’ branch

Dunedin-based Achieva Credit Union's new "net-zero" branch in Pasco County is scheduled for completion in September.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2020
Bank opens new branch, expands reach

Vice President and Relationship Manager Christine Davis will lead the team at the new Crews Bank & Trust office in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2019
National homebuilder to bring new community to area

Esplanade at Azario residents are expected to have access to a private 18-hole golf course.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 5, 2018
Giant health system's new clinic addresses void in market

Lee Health opens first free-standing emergency department in Lee County at Lee Health Coconut Point

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 18, 2019
District dreams: Design community looking to stand out from the rest

Neighborhood seeing growth in new businesses and new executive board seeks to steer pedestrians toward them.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 18, 2019
Auto dealership opens new $30M facility

Courtesy Toyota of Brandon, an Asbury Automotive Group company, has opened a $30 million, 91,000-square-foot new facility at 9210 E. Adamo Drive in Brandon, next to the site of its old dealership building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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