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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2013
'Queen of Tax Fraud' locked up for 21 years

A 26-year-old woman with a sixth-grade education orchestrated a multimillion-dollar tax scheme.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 5, 2021
With $42 million in sales booked, developer begins construction of luxury tower

The Ronto Group has begun construction work on Altura Westshore in Tampa

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 24, 2017
Attorney sentenced in $80M health care fraud

Former WellCare general counsel Thaddeus M.S. Bereday pleaded guilty June 26 to one count of making a false statement to the Florida Medicaid program.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 23, 2023
Highly anticipated Port Charlotte resort to hold job fair

Sunseeker Resort looks to hire employees ahead of grand opening later this year.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 17, 2020
Coworking venture looks to grow with startup lab, venture capital arm

What started as a coworking venture has shifted to more than space provisions.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 14, 2016
Kartik Goyani, 37

Vice president of operations, Metro Development Group

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • July 23, 2009
Creative Construction

Chaos in the construction industry has created opportunities for small and nimble firms to take market share away from the larger, well-established companies. Synergy Contractors in Fort Myers is one beneficiary.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 18, 2010
Corporate Report: June 18 - June 24

The latest updates from Syniverse Technologies, Mangrove Employer Services, and more.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 18, 2013
Succession gauntlet

The Cox family has sold Chevrolets on the Gulf Coast since the Great Depression — through five generations. But succession for the youngest leaders wasn't a birthright.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 21, 2013
Eight make Inc. 500 from Gulf Coast

Companies from Sarasota, Bradenton and the Tampa Bay area made the annual list.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 9, 2021
Top innovation officer and senior leader for manufacturer dies at 65

Richard “Rick” Caron has been with Welbilt and its predecessor companies since 2005.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 26, 2021
Area toy company to launch first toy in April

Countdown is scheduled to launch April 6.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 22, 2019
American Landmark isn't afraid of a multifamily cycle

Tampa-based American Landmark Apartments believes that despite considerable development and inflated prices, now is a very good time to buy multifamily properties in the Tampa area, thanks to extended job and population growth.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2025
Manatee County commissioner writes memo proposing hiring freeze

The hiring freeze would apply to all non-essential positions in Manatee County government.

  • 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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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 19, 2023
Tampa Bay the only NFL team losing followers as Swift boosts Chiefs

As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan base erodes, a study finds that the rest of the NFL sees growth, particularly in Kansas City, which saw a Taylor Swift-fueled bump.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • October 3, 2025
USF Credit Union expands outside Tampa Bay for first time

USF Credit Union is expanding to Winter Park, with an expected opening date in spring 2026.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 9, 2025
City of Tampa seeks to sell downtown police HQ for at least $36M

The 10-story building and adjacent parking garage near Lykes Gaslight Square Park is on the market.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 12, 2011
GL Homes partners with MREC

The two will develop the 850-home Riverstone Community in Naples.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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