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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 9, 2023
Medical dispensary chain opening Clearwater location, 11th in Florida

Rise Dispensaries is opening a store in Clearwater this week, its second in the Tampa market in the past three weeks.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • December 15, 2025
Credit union names market president for three counties in region

Achieva Credit Union has appointed Ryan Cooke as market president for Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
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  • August 29, 2008
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 7, 2023
Indoor pickleball facility under construction in Ybor City

Part of the new Gas Worx mixed-use development, the venue is expected to open in early summer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2025
Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower

Dynasty Financial Partners's new space will be in the 46-floor 400 Central tower under construction in the city's downtown.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2022
University rolls out series of programs for entrepreneurs

The Startup Studio, at the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Program, offers micro-courses focused on ideation, mindset and product validation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
RARE Hospitality demolishing Los Cabos for new LongHorn Steakhouse

The price equated to $207 per square foot or $464,582 per acre.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2026
DeSantis, MLB commissioner support Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plans

The two officials spoke at Hillsborough College which, if all goes as planned, will be the site of new Rays stadium and multi-use development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Cheers?

Anchor Glass Container Corp.'s latest IPO didn't shatter any records. But the troubled Tampa bottle manufacturer envisions a rebound - with help from a Bud or two.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2009
Savvy Security

For a duo behind a company that protects others from risk, Shannon Logsdon and Steve Paley sure took a gamble with their latest business venture. But despite launching in a recession, the future looks good.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 20, 2024
Report: Real estate slows in Manatee, Sarasota

Closed home sales were down across both single-family home and condo and townhouse markets, according to a new report from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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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 Beth Luberecki |
  • December 25, 2020
Baseball team finds strength in preparation for sport to return

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are waiting anxiously until the team can once again play ball. But even with stands empty, they never stopped connecting with fans.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 6, 2022
High net worth NY investment group adds office in Naples

The Matina Group has multiple clients who live in Southwest Florida.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • September 14, 2018
'Grand' larceny

Sunseeker Resorts nabs a second top executive from MGM Grand Resorts International to run food and beverage operations.

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  • February 14, 2018
Billion-dollar credit union buys a bank - again

Achieva Credit Union will have 26 branches and $1.6 billion in total assets.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 29, 2013
Manufacturing, financial firms relocating to Pasco

Officials say county job creation incentives help attract new companies.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 28, 2026
Largo seeks developer to build residential, retail, office spaces at city center

As a new City Hall complex nears completion, the Pinellas County city is seeking developers to remake its current 14-acre government campus, including an option allowing police and emergency operations to remain.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 27, 2024
Holmes Beach businesses in recovery after car crashes

The storefronts are boarded up across the street from one another along a busy stretch of Marina Drive.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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