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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 22, 2018
MGM Grand executive joins new resort division

Michah Richins joins Allegiant Travel Company's Sunseeker Resorts after 26-year career with MGM Grand

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  • December 22, 2017
DataSnapshot: Another chance

Millennials aren't really as stingy as everyone thinks.

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  • By Amanda Heisey |
  • February 10, 2014
10-month-old co. buys 93-year-old factory

That's right, Harry's, an online shaving retailer that focuses on “a great shave, at a fair price,” bought Feintechnik, a company that has been manufacturing razors since 1920.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 16, 2024
Benderson spends $70M on acquisitions in Sarasota, Sumter counties

Manatee-based Benderson Development bought a 95,000-square-foot Sarasota shopping center and 3,400 acres in Sumter County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 30, 2025
Tampa General plans to build hospital, clinic on 16 acres in Ybor City

Local developer Darryl Shaw told Tampa City Council Thursday night that the hospital giant was buying 10 acres, and possibly more, for the new facility.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes |
  • May 23, 2018
Employers Take Note: A New W-4

At this time, employers should, at a minimum, have all new hires and any employee that has a change in their tax status, complete the new 2018 W-4

  • Williams Parker
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  • November 22, 2019
Entrepreneur plots moves to monetize 135-year-old trade magazine

New Editor & Publisher owner Mike Blinder aims to go where the publishing industry will be — before it gets there.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2020
Hotel completes $6 million renovation

The 225-room Crowne Plaza Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops has completed a $6 million renovation project.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2014
Equity firm turns up searchlight

Stonehenge Growth Equity Partners, a Tampa-based firm that recently raised $40 million to invest in Southeast technology and business services companies, seeks new entities to fund.

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  • July 3, 2015
Tampa companies add 900 call center jobs

Several Tampa Bay companies are expanding by hiring hundreds of employees.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • January 8, 2025
Rare drive-thru-only Chick-fil-A opens in Pasco, will hire 100

The fast-food chain joins 50 other restaurants serving the Tampa Bay market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 9, 2025
Giant boat retailer opens pair of new marinas

The company, founded in Clearwater, opened the new facility as higher boat sales pushed revenue up during the second quarter.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • April 23, 2013
Realtor gets 26 years for mortgage fraud

A Tampa area Realtor and loan officer receives prison sentence for fraudulent acts.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 15, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana)

Construction Starts on San Marco PlazaFlorida Apple buys land for North Port Applebee's Taylors buy third phase for Bella Villino condominiumDevelopers expand plans for Rye Road Medical ParkDevelopers buy Myakka land for luxury home communityGulf Coast foundation buys property for land trust

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • January 6, 2012
Three Developments to Watch in 2012

A list of three developments that will significantly impact the local economy in the coming year.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 8, 2017
One Man's Treasure

Running a vintage business in an e-commerce era requires patience, persistence and a do-anything personality.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2017
Tampa company hires global Disney exec

Beth Scott replaces Skip Fox at the helm of Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2018
Polk properties prove to be investment worthy

Recent industrial deals involving distribution centers occupied by Best Buy Co. and Sherwin-Williams Co. demonstrate that the Polk County market remains a viable one for investors

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 11, 2018
Virtues of loyalty: Marketer rewarded with big growth

Kobie Marketing CEO Bram Hechtkopf discusses how an evolution into brand loyalty is driving big growth for the St. Petersburg-based firm.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2015
Jobs surge in hospitality sector

The Tampa area is scorching hot when it comes to job growth in the hotel industry.

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