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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 12, 2021
Mixed-use project announces new restaurant tenant

“Fruit-forward” eatery Fit Bowl Co. Superfoord Bar becomes the latest in a series of dining experiences that have either opened or committed to the mixed-use office and retail project Sparkman Wharf within the $3.5 billion Water Street Tampa

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2021
Tourism group goes Hollywood, produces 8-episode TV series

Visit St. Pete/Clearwater has helped produce "Life's Rewards," an eight-episode television series that begins airing May 10 on Amazon Prime Video and other streaming services.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2021
3D technology opens world of possibilities for DIY room designers, e-commerce firm says

St. Petersburg's Marxent one stop closer to winning patent for 3D e-commerce technology

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 25, 2021
Hertz to buy 100,000 Teslas, hires Tom Brady to star in ads

The Hertz Corp. is investing in electronic vehicles and infrastructure as it moves beyond bankruptcy

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • November 4, 2021
Report: banks increase technology spend — while watching competitors

Community banks strive to keep up with regional and national institutions.

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  • November 11, 2021
Prominent child-focused foundation gets new headquarters

The  Naples Children & Education Foundation has been in operation for more than 20 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 2, 2021
Language barrier: Rays' split-season plan met with scorn from Quebec taxpayers

Despite local chamber endorsements, doubts persist about the feasibility of the Tampa Bay Rays' "Sister City" strategy.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 2, 2021
Firm celebrates milestone with big-time bash

Party includes undisclosed musical act.

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  • December 8, 2021
Florida grocery heiress, 65, dies

Carol Jenkins Barnett left a big mark on the Central Florida region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2020
USF professor, students work to develop technology NASA may use in space

The potential solution Daniel Yeh developed recovers fertilizer found in human waste.

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  • November 20, 2020
Health care facility's high-tech 'command center' nets rapid return

Tampa General Hospital says its $13 million CareComm upgrade has already saved the facility $40 million.

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  • December 21, 2020
Area nonprofit receives $10 million gift from major national philanthropist

The contribution will help Goodwill Manasota carry out its strategic plan and address programs it could not undertake due to a lack of resources.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 1, 2021
Hospital, rehab giant plan $35 million facility in region

The joint venture between Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Healthcare LLC will operate the 59-bed, inpatient rehabilitation center to meet a growing demand in the Tampa Bay area.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 31, 2020
Clean living: Booze maker embraces shift to hand sanitizer

St. Petersburg Distillery has fully embraced its shift to hand sanitizer production, hiring 50 out-of-work bartenders, musicians and restaurant and service industry professionals to help with packaging, labeling and distribution of hand sanitizer.

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  • September 23, 2020
Performing arts hall puts together schedule of virtual events

Van Wezel is trying to make the most of the tricky time — and stay top of mind with patrons — by shifting to the virtual arena.

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  • October 15, 2020
Prominent former business owner helps others close deals

Darrell Turner says life is now less stressful.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Pita Pit, Fort Myers

Pita Pit owner says meal delivery offers more good than bad parts.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • February 7, 2020
Tampa continues to surge in national survey

Strong demographics and job growth throughout Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg are fueling investment and residential development throughout the metro area

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 27, 2020
Publix Super Markets Inc. boosts supply chain

Publix Super Markets Inc., Lakeland-based grocer and the state's larges food supplier, is working to keep shelves stocked and stores virus free during the pandemic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 24, 2020
Fine-dining steakhouse chews on pandemic survival strategies

Steakhouse co-founder shares his strategy for staying in business as a fine-dining restaurant amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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