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  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 9, 2016
Laundry disruptor

The Laundromat business might not seem ripe for a multimillion-dollar technology infusion. A Tampa entrepreneur has different ideas.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2019
New restaurant brings island flavors to area

WEPA! Cocina de Puerto Rico has planned a grand opening celebration for April 26 that will see a portion of the new St. Petersburg, Florida, restaurant’s proceeds donated to PRxPR, a nonprofit organization that supports efforts for hurricane recovery effo

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2012
Aviation firm plans 26 hires

Radiant Power, in Manatee County, will also expand its manufacturing facility.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 13, 2010
Coastal Chemical adds private label

A Sarasota business is following up a recent appearance on the cover of the Business Review with a new product line.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 3, 2019
Downtown upswing: City's urban core becomes a place to call home

According to the latest results of a biennial survey, the long-awaited completion of the Riverwalk and Tampa Heights have spurred unprecedented growth in the number of people who make downtown Tampa, Florida, their home.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2014
BB&T Insurance promotes local exec

John Laurie oversees 26 insurance brokers in the Bradenton-Sarasota market.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 5, 2017
Prominent builder leaves firm, starts new biz

Frank Jenkins was with Harbourside Custom Homes for 26 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 26, 2011
Tampa firm to build tablet PC?

On the Move Systems and a Texas firm hope to compete with Apple's iPad.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2022
Tampa Bay sports teams shuffle schedules in response to Ian

Rowdies have pulled the plug on their Sept. 28 match; Bucs’ Oct. 2 home game vs. Chiefs could be moved.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
Montreal real estate investor pays $26 million for two apartments

Groupe Mach Inc. purchased the 200-unit Royal Breeze Apartments in Clearwater and the 168-unit Lenox Place Apartments in Tampa. The Montreal-based firm, owned by Vincent Chiara, bought the Royal Breeze Apartments for $17.2 million and paid $8.8 million for the Lenox Place Apartments.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Pitbladdo Holdings serves wine fest

The Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest, an event that raised $3.35 million this year, named Pitbladdo Holdings as title sponsor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 27, 2015
'Persistence without bugging'

A never-quit ethos provides a big bounce for Omega Office Systems. The firm thrives in an industry of rapid change.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2013
Corporate Report: July 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 7, 2010
Midfield Kick

The Tampa Bay Rowdies are being revived in a smaller stadium within a tough economy and a questionable sports market. At least the team has history on which to build.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 10, 2011
Ledtolite gets $80K for 26 jobs

The LED light manufacturer is expanding to a new facility in Nokomis.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2012
North Port EDC seeks investors

The organization will begin a campaign to ask for more funding and involvement July 9.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2014
More coins in the couch cushions

The national furniture industry doesn't sit too comfortable these days, at least when it comes to unsold inventory.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2015
Bee Ridge strip center sells to investor for $1.05M

James Elmore of Bradenton purchased a 10,440-square-foot unnamed strip center for $1.05 million.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2015
First Watch opening in CEO's hometown

Chain's newest location is near Ken Pendery's childhood home.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 24, 2024
SRQ airport wins $40M aircraft manufacturer project

Swiss-based Pilatus Business Aircraft plans to lease 17 acres of airport property for 40 years to build and sell aircraft, which includes some 350 jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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