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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2018
Hacker breaches area restaurant chain

Tampa-based fast-casual restaurant chain PDQ was hit by a cyber-attack that occurred over an 11-month period and involved the theft of customers' credit card info.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 24, 2017
Sunny Days

An analysis of where people nationwide are moving to reveals a significant, albeit obvious, nugget: People love living in sunshine.

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  • October 27, 2017
Free man

Former celebrated banker set for federal prison release.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 2, 2018
Food business expands with gourmet purchase

Innovative Food Holdings looks to utilize igourmet's underutilized space.

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  • October 4, 2013
Ryan Block, 30

President, Reservation Central

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 9, 2015
Weighty allegations against firm

Note to businesses: Having customers sign a gag order to not complain about products in online forums is probably a bad idea — if not illegal.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 20, 2015
Academic rigor

Universities in the Fort Myers area have banded together to research the local labor market with academic rigor to create the kinds of students employers need.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 8, 2024
Newly built 279-unit Sarasota County apartment complex sold

Tropia in Wellen Park, an apartment community built in 2023, changed hands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth M. Stamoulis | Williams Parker Attorneys at Law |
  • April 1, 2022
How to Buy a Non-Fungible Token

How to Buy a Non-Fungible Token

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 20, 2024
Polk County bank expands into Texas, Colorado with $2B purchase

The deal between SouthState Corp. and Texas-based Independent Bank Group still needs shareholder approval.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 2, 2023
St. Pete-based tech giant to lay off more than 200 in California

Jabil Inc. is laying off employees at two manufacturing facilities in Northern California.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 30, 2025
Naples Live Local workforce housing community finished

Aspire Naples' developer was able to make the project work financially due to a provision in the 2023 housing law.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 4, 2025
Sharks and spicy hot chicken: June on 'From the Corner Office' podcast

Episodes Nos. 105-108 are now out of the Business Observer's podcast, "From the Corner Office."

  • Florida
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 13, 2025
Sarasota company acquires two dental practices

Parkview Dental Partners acquired Lifetime Smiles Dental Care offices in Sarasota and St. Petersburg.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 5, 2026
Sarasota mattress manufacturer expands to meet niche demand

Unlimited Comfort Mattress Factory has added equipment and staff to make mattresses for RVs and boats.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 21, 2026
Clearwater health system studying how robots can help move patients

BayCare has launched a pilot program to see how robotics can support patient transport workflows and hospital staff.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 23, 2026
7-story senior living facility coming to downtown Sarasota

Construction recently began at The Reserve Sarasota, which will offer independent and assisted living residences as well as memory care units.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 27, 2026
Sarasota venture studio launches AI-driven hiring product

RecruitTune.ai is a behavioral hiring platform.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 6, 2026
Allegiant launches special offer for travelers affected by Spirit Airlines closure

Allegiant Airlines will temporarily hold fares steady across markets that overlap with Spirit.

  • Florida
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 23, 2022
Tampa Bay among fastest-growing large U.S. metro areas

The region, with a population surging by 5.6% over the past five years, ranks 15th overall, according to a new study.

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