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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2018
Florida, always a bridesmaid, seeks to surpass Texas

Florida came in second place in the latest survey published by Chief Executive magazine.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 2, 2025
Publix to build second store in Babcock Ranch

The Lakeland grocer's store will be part of an expansion of the solar-powered, self-sufficient master-planned community.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 3, 2025
Florida GDP, economy passes a European stalwart, targets Australia

The Florida Chamber Foundation isn’t complacent with its latest ranking of 15. It aims to get into the top 10.

  • Florida
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 17, 2023
Pizza franchise to debut in region with east Manatee location

Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza was founded in 2009 in Gainesville.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 20, 2013
Corporate Report: Dec. 20

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 29, 2015
New Tampa apartments sell for $38.4M

Atlanta investment fund picks up complex for $132,400 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 16, 2024
Gym chain shuttering Fort Myers, Cape Coral locations, cutting 108 jobs

The New York Sports Club announced it would close its local gyms in September.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 26, 2014
New College sets first-year enrollment record

School has nearly 300 new students, boosting total enrollment to more than 850.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 22, 2015
Treasure hunt nears $1B

Call it Florida's largest lost-and-found.

  • News
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • June 13, 2023
Late-night hot chicken brand expands to Tampa

The restaurant is planning a grand opening for June 16.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 6, 2012
Tampa in top 10 for travel

Florida cities dominated Hotwire.com's list for best travel value.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 21, 2023
Hot EV company, with truck and SUV, opening Tampa service center

The electric vehicle manufacturer has leased space on Dale Mabry Highway and plans to build out a 24,684-square-foot service center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 3, 2010
Sykes earnings rattle investors

Disappointing earnings results plunge share values to a new five-year low.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 21, 2011
St. Pete Chamber reorganizes

The St. Petersburg Chamber will reduce its staff from 12 positions to seven.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 12, 2011
University loses a top administrator

Florida Gulf Coast University seems to be fertile recruiting grounds for academia.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 30, 2011
Fla. consumer confidence drags

Buyers remain pessimistic in November, according to new data from UF.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 24, 2023
Historic Fort Myers Beach property sells to developer for $52 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, doctors buy a car dealership, a top realtor is moving, and more apartments are coming.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2014
MagneGas buying gas-distribution company

MagneGas reached a letter of intent to buy a Tampa Bay-area company that sells industrial gases and has agreed to buy a new headquarters building.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin Gillen and Brent Suriano – Synovus Bank |
  • November 21, 2025
Passing the Baton: Putting the “Success” in Succession Requires Careful Planning & Strong Collaboration

Succession planning doesn’t have to be a time-consuming task, so long as one starts the process early enough.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 26, 2016
Homebuilder enters Senate race to replace Marco Rubio

Carlos Beruff is the founder and owner of Medallion Homes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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