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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 15, 2016
Hospital investing millions in future

A $14 million renovation at Memorial Hospital of Tampa is just the beginning of the hospital's significant renovation plan.

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  • June 26, 2015
Bowling Mecca turns heads

When the king of pins lives in Southwest Florida, you know any new bowling center he builds will be a palace for the game.

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  • September 30, 2020
Builder launches neighborhood in fast-growing community

KB Home is the latest builder in North River Ranch.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • April 3, 2013
USF honors 56 fastest-growing alumni companies

The university will recognize companies of its attendees with its first “Fast 56” event.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • February 22, 2024
Door manufacturer consolidates headquarters in Ybor City

Masonite signed a long-term lease for the former Kforce building in Ybor City, moving its two corporate offices under one roof.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • 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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  • February 23, 2015
Naples condo prices jump 26%

Existing-home prices rose in January in Naples, with condos leading the way with a 26% increase in the median price compared with the same month in 2014.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 21, 2023
Emmy award winner brings Southeast Asian cuisine concept to Tampa

The restaurant, which already has locations in Nashville and Chicago, will open June 26 in Midtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • February 16, 2017
Company gets sippy with its latest product

Tervis introduces a new line of products for babies and toddlers.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • November 25, 2009
GM, Tampa and corporate PR

The Tampa Bay market has a prominent place in General Motors' latest marketing strategy — a city-by-city, grassroots campaign to improve the company's tattered image.

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  • July 3, 2025
Bonita Springs resort to start latest renovation

The latest project includes updates to meeting areas and front desk.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 21, 2020
Attraction unveils latest amenities in $80M expansion

Clearwater Marine Aquarium in Clearwater, Florida, has unveiled the latest components of its $80 million expansion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • November 22, 2021
Tampa tourism hot streak continues

The pandemic hangover never happened in Tampa Bay, where visitation numbers are breaking pre-pandemic records.

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  • October 25, 2013
Laundry 2.0

An entrepreneurial couple has a dream-big plan to spin the laundry industry in Florida. Their vision will take at least $3 million.

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  • November 10, 2016
Pair sent to prison in $46M biodiesel fraud scheme

Both of the men sent to federal prison are from Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • April 22, 2011
Tourism Tug-of-War

Tourism officials say legislative proposals to move Visit Florida back to state control jeopardizes private investment and the $61 billion industry.

  • Florida
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  • April 11, 2011
Free garage parking extended

City commissioners acted to soften the blow of paid parking.

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  • March 4, 2021
Collectibles certification, grading company expands area headquarters

CCG now employs more than 400 people globally, with 330 in Sarasota.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 25, 2010
Airline merger could boost airport

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials are hopeful the latest merger between legacy airlines will bring good news to many travelers.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 3, 2023
Three Tampa restaurants named to prestigious Michelin Guide

Lilac, Ponte and Noble Rice have garnered one of the industry’s top honors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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