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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 6, 2024
Manufacturer spending $80 million to build Pasco facility

MiTek plans to build a 480,000-square-foot facility to manufacture steel connector plates on 111 acres it has bought in the county.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 30, 2024
National sauna franchise to launch first Florida location in Sarasota

A family of entrepreneurs plans to open three Glow Sauna Studios in the greater Sarasota area.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 4, 2025
Bradenton vacation rental company joins portfolio backed by NY investment firm

Six brands within a Bradenton vacation rental company have become part of a new vacation rental management collection called Stayterra.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 5, 2025
Naples developer cites affordable housing law for luxury Sarasota project

The Lutgert Cos., which bought several parcels on Ringling between Palm and Pineapple avenues, is planning 167 residential units and nearly 19,000 square feet of commercial space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kyle Elliott |
  • March 14, 2025
Capitalizing on the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program

Under the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program, businesses that lease real property may receive a dollar-for-dollar credit against the state sales tax.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 7, 2023
Clearwater fraud protection firm fined $150K for using 'unfair' tactics

Chargebacks911 was founded 13 years ago.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2023
Business as usual for Clearwater company — despite NYSE delisting

A credit agreement with lenders remains in place after Digital Media Solutions was stripped of its place on the exchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 7, 2025
St. Petersburg bank lays off employees as it cuts loan program

BayFirst Bank's decision to eliminate small balance loans through the SBA led to job reductions.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 8, 2024
Aldi confirms South Tampa store will open later this year

An executive with the German grocery chain confirms the store’s square footage and says it will be ready some time this year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 20, 2025
Sarasota psychiatric practice becomes part of network

Cohen & Associates LLC has been incorporated into Hope Therapeutics, Inc.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth Stamoulis | Williams Parker Attorneys at Law |
  • September 12, 2025
Using Artificial Intelligence Intelligently

While AI can be a helpful tool, it is important to remember that AI is not infallible. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you use AI tools safely and confidently.

  • Williams Parker
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2025
Publix to seek approval from St. Pete Beach to replace fire-damaged store

The Lakeland grocer wants to replace its 33,000-square-foot location with a 51,000-square-foot prototype store with ground floor parking for storm protection.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 3, 2025
Dealmakers, nonprofit leaders and AI aficionados: October on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Some of the key insights and pieces of wisdom bits from the past month of "From the Corner Office" podcast episodes.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 13, 2026
Sarasota cybersecurity firm raises $20M, plans to scale

Nucleus Security recently closed its Series C funding round.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 20, 2025
New apartment building now leasing near Tampa's Water Street

The Residences at 801 East Whiting Street is now leasing its 104 apartments, a mix of long-term and short-term rentals.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Amanda Postma |
  • May 2, 2023
Top Marvel exec visits St. Pete, reveals secrets to blockbuster film success

Marvel Studios executive Mitchell Bell, like some of the characters in the movies his company makes, says in business, you shouldn't run from fear. Says Bell: "If something scares you, do it."

  • Strategies
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • October 14, 2022
Tiffany Whitaker, 36

Lee Health, senior director of foundation marketing

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 25, 2007
The Investment Slip

The rising tide of Wall Street money is lifting Steeven Knight's business as he aims to develop a network of private yacht clubs in Florida and beyond.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 19, 2009
Orion's Fallen Star

Jerry Williams grew Orion Bank into one of the largest lenders in Florida during the real estate boom, only to be shut down by regulators in the bust. A last-ditch gamble to raise capital backfired.

  • Finance
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • June 12, 2020
A Good Fit

LandQwest, of Fort Myers, needed a CRE vet to boost its image and run its office in Tampa. Stevens Tombrink needed a new challenge. What happened next…

  • Commercial Real Estate
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