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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2012
Ritzy restaurant to get tasty makeover

The Vernona restaurant inside the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, a popular spot for well-heeled travelers, local executives and the occasional out-of-town celebrity, has served its last meal.

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  • June 22, 2012
Ditch Witch of Central, South Florida planning Plant City dealership

The owners of Ditch Witch of Central and South Florida bought the former-dealership for $1.8 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 2, 2012
Why is JetBlue eyeing Naples?

JetBlue VP of Network Planning and Partnerships says the airline seeks to expand its Florida operations including Naples.

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  • July 13, 2012
Attorney group buys Channelside office building

Attorneys Kevin Woods, Steve Parker, Tom Harmon and Mike Winer purchased a 20,000-square-foot Channelside office building for $2.5 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2012
New Doctors Express to open

The urgent care area franchise enters Clearwater with its fourth location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • August 7, 2012
$1B Fla. railroad motors along

Passenger service will initially connect Miami to Orlando. Tampa could be next.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2012
Age-focused group hires CEO

The Institute for the Ages will still leverage elderly demographics.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • December 22, 2011
Cup company captures starry names

Luke Skywalker, Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Hello Kitty would seem to have little in common. But the trio of popular brand names, together with the iconic Harley Davidson, has a common theme within Tervis Tumbler.

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  • December 30, 2011
Massachusetts developer Franchi buys half-built Island Pines

Natick, Mass. developer Pasquale Franchi purchased the former Island Pines development on the corner of Pine Island Road and Hancock Creek South for $5.2 million.

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  • June 23, 2021
Tech giant creates optics system to help robots maneuver

Jabil developing technology for the “seamless detection and tracking of objects in a robot’s path."

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • July 15, 2021
Florida small business owners have optimistic outlook for 2021

A survey shows they're adding more employees and expecting more growth in revenue over businesses nationwide.

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  • September 16, 2021
Cybersecurity firm adds two executives to leadership team

Stephen Gorham and Pamela Bartz have joined the executive leadership team at Tampa. Fla.-based OPSWAT.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • September 21, 2021
Nonprofit promotes executive director to CEO

Dwayne Virgint has been promoted to CEO of Tampa Bay Watch; Peter Clark to continue as president of the Tampa, Florida-based nonprofit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • March 29, 2021
Developer appoints new head of residential division

Alain Filiault has nearly 30 years of residential building experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 9, 2021
Health group to build emergency room to improve access to care

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg to build an emergency room and medical pavilion on a 4-acre property in the city

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • January 1, 2021
Report: a growing number of businesses struggle to pay rent

With a lack of customers, firms are having hard time with rent.

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  • January 22, 2021
Area burger chain picks up $20 million investment

Oak Hill Capital Partners acquired Checkers from Sentinel Capital Partners in 2017.

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  • February 12, 2021
Fast casual greek chain plans continued expansion this year

St. Petersburg-based fast-casual restaurant Little Greek Fresh Grill chain eyes Florida and Texas as areas for further growth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Jennifer Fowler-Hermes | Williams Parker |
  • July 8, 2020
Working Remotely: Novel Issues Facing Employers

Working Remotely: Novel Issues Facing Employers

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  • July 16, 2020
Airport announces debut service to Los Angeles, Seattle

Service to the west coast from Fort Myers International Airport begins in November.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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