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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 18, 2023
In post-Ian milestone, new Jimmy Buffett-themed resort ready for guests

A new property is set to open on Fort Myers Beach, with Margaritaville Beach Resort accepting reservations for stays starting Dec. 21.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 19, 2025
$211B Cincinnati bank names new Florida executive

Marty McAndrew has been in banking for more than two decades.

  • Florida
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 7, 2024
Tampa airport board members to interview with four CEO finalists

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority's board will begin interviews Sept. 30 and vote on a successor to Joe Lopano on Oct. 30.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • August 30, 2024
Tampa nonprofit tech incubator CEO to step down

Lakshmi Shenoy, CEO of Tampa innovation hub Embarc Collective, announced she will be stepping down from her post effective Jan. 1, 2025.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • September 8, 2025
$35B Miami-area bank to open new office in Tampa

Next year, BankUnited's corporate office will move from its current Westshore location to the Park Tower skyscraper in downtown Tampa.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • August 27, 2025
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County names new CEO

Alison Fraga will join the ELC of Sarasota County in late September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 23, 2025
Naples Botanical Garden seeks new CEO after leader leaves for Denver

Donna McGinnis had been CEO for eight years at the $27 million organization.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2025
Pasco County Target sets opening date

The retailer's new 147,000-square-foot store is opening at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • December 5, 2025
Frontier Airlines offers new Virginia flight from Tampa International

The budget airline will begin offering nonstop flights from Tampa to Norfolk, Virginia, twice a week beginning April 3, with fares starting at $59.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 5, 2025
Orlando Health, 3 years after $12M land deal, plans Lakewood Ranch expansion

An Orlando-based health care system has acquired property in Manatee County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 17, 2025
Mother-daughter Tampa CPA firm merges with Michigan company

Professional advisory firm Rehmann is growing in other parts of Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 20, 2026
Medical office building in east Manatee County sells for $3.6M

The 14,400-square-foot building was fully occupied.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 16, 2026
57 St. Petersburg jobs cut as in-person tolls on Skyway eliminated

Layoffs come as FDOT plans to replace toll booths on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge with an electronic toll system to ease congestion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 6, 2026
Naples waterfront estate listed for $39 million

The recently built home is in the Olde Naples neighborhood and features a 5,000-square foot rooftop deck.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 30, 2022
Cool market an opportunity for homebuilding franchisor

AR Homes, with a new CEO leading the way, embraces a dip in residential construction activity as a chance to further demonstrate the value of its four decades in the industry.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 1, 2006
Match Up

Jula, 34, never thought his business calling would be using the Internet and technology as a way of connecting the right businesses with each other - a sort of a behind-the-scenes matchmaker. Jula prefers the term "networking evangelist."Still, there's Jula, telling a recent visitor to his Sarasota office that his startup operation is "all about creating something that allows you to be found."

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2007
Entrepreneurial Bug

Truly Nolen built the pest-control company that bears his name into one of the largest in the industry. One key to success: humor.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 31, 2007
A Helping Hand

Jeff Archambault, a stay-at-home father, needed a free hand while feeding his newborn. Now, the Baby Butler's at your service.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • January 28, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa edition)

Hush or elseCitizens unites bankersWoman of firstsStick with usJust dues

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 30, 2005
Coffee Talk (Tampa)

Bursting at the seams: SCC Soft Computer Inc. has finally found a new headquarters site.New CFO at H&K: Holland & Knight LLP Managing Partner Howell M. Melton Jr. has appointed a new chief financial officer to replace Herb Albritton, who resigned in June after he was demoted.Pittsburgh bank expands here: PNC Bank has brought in another veteran banker to continue an expansion of its Small Business Administration loan program along the Gulf Coast.Lawyers stick together: Lawyer-turned-banker John W. Puffer III has announced the appointment of a fellow barrister from his old law firm to the board of directors at Pilot Bancshares Inc.Saunders moving into Fort Myers: Michael Saunders & Co., an upscale-residential real estate broker in Sarasota, is testing waters in up-and-coming Fort Myers.Sun's rise in Bradenton: Suncoast Bank is expanding to Manatee County.

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