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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 27, 2022
Construction restarts at Port Charlotte resort, hiring of 1,200 to begin soon

Crews are back at work at Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor, which has pushed back its opening until the fall of 2023.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2022
Homes to be built near century-old St. Pete neighborhood

Local developers are building a residential community on the boundary of the historic Euclid St. Paul section of the city.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 28, 2022
Billion-dollar real estate investment firm names new CFO

Darren Martin recently moved to Southwest Florida from Pittsburgh.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 5, 2022
Hertz reaches settlement in false arrest lawsuits

The Lee County-based company will pay more than $150 million to drivers after it filed incorrect police reports leading to arrests.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 12, 2023
Lakewood Ranch named best-selling for fifth year in a row

The multigenerational, master-planned community received the honor despite have sold fewer new homes in 2022 compared to 2021.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Tampa)

Wells Real Estate buys Tampa CommonsNonprofit organization buys Largo apartment complexSouth Carolina business Buys Pinellas Park property

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 17, 2006
The ADDY Awards

No commercials were skipped as the local advertising industry celebrated the best in its field. Winners hope to compete regionally, and possibly nationally.

  • Industries
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Tampa Bay Runner-Up 2

Dean Akers, CEO, Ideal Image Inc., Tampa: Dean Akers is an optimistic, straight-talker who shares folksy witticisms that reflect his upbringing in Lakeland - back when the place was a small town and many of the residents considered themselves southerners.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 20, 2005
For Sale

Is an Atlanta company planning to sell Corporate Center at International Plaza?

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 27, 2005
Newsmakers (Sara/Mana)

Newsmakers is available free of charge.

  • Strategies
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 17, 2005
LEGISLATIVE Negligence By: Alan Zirkelbach

Florida's shortage of skilled technical labor is fast approaching a crisis level. Unfortunately, the Legislature failed to address the problem in the last session. At least $100 million is needed.

  • Opinion
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Ad Fed recognizes locals with ADDYs

The American Advertising Federation - Suncoast chapter has released its list of local ADDY Award winners.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2010
Holland & Knight handle convention

Tampa-based Holland & Knight has been chosen to represent the host committee for the 2012 Republican National Convention.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2010
Goodwill executive helping Haiti

The Goodwill franchises on the Gulf Coast continue to foster reputations as doers in difficult times.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2013
Hertz to move headquarters to Estero

Lee County will give Hertz $4 million in incentives to move and create 700 jobs.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 27, 2012
Footloose: Entrepreneur dances to success

When Evelyn Squires launched her dance studio five years ago in partnership with her mother-in-law, Heather Squires, she made one crucial, yet common, misstep.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 25, 2011
'Titans' share advice with Tampa Bay techies

Most folks in the Tampa Bay area would be happy just to get a few quick minutes of advice from a local business leader.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2011
TJM Properties buys Lodge at Mainlands

Clearwater-based TJM Properties purchased the 157-unit The Lodge at Mainlands assisted-living and memory-care facility for $3.55 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2011
Mise en Place: Dining with Tampa's finest

Maryann Ferenc and Marty Blitz have owned the establishment for 25 years. Blitz also serves as the head chef.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 11, 2011
Sarasota's Kimsey wages financing fight

Sarasota entrepreneur Rick Kimsey, with a goal to shoot a dose of Starbucks into the urgent care industry, is now Exhibit A in the lending tug-of-war between banks and small businesses.

  • News
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