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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 2, 2018
Hot water

Volcano Bay execs learn 'be ready for the bad.'

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  • April 9, 2018
Happy days are here again for Florida business owners, says survey

PNC Bank study finds record levels of optimism about the economy.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 10, 2022
Boutique hotel hires new executive chef, food and beverage director

Hotel Haya, a boutique hotel in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, has hired Nathan Hardin and Jeff Carlson as executive chef and food and beverage director, respectively.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • March 31, 2017
J.C. Penney to shutter Lakeland warehouse

As part of its plan to whittle down its portfolio of stores nationwide, department store operator J.C. Penney Co. also plans to vacate a Lakeland distribution center it has occupied for more than 25 years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 14, 2017
Naples developer proceeding with business park

Naples developer Paul Hardy is moving ahead with plans for a new 240-acre business park in Fort Myers, his second push at developing the property.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 25, 2017
Alabama firm buys area bank for $31.3M

Pasco County-based Patriot Bank was founded in 2004.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 23, 2017
Publix expands to new turf: Hospitals

Collaboration will also see BayCare HealthHubs installed in Publix stores

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 25, 2017
Goldman Sachs invests in cybersecurity firm

$30M Series B investment round will aid KnowBe4's international growth

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 26, 2017
Radio days

Two of the more outgoing construction executives in the Sarasota-Bradenton market, Jack Cox and Jeff Charlotte, are branching out to a new line of work: radio.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 23, 2017
Something fishy

Local businessman, chef, presses lawmakers on Magnuson-Stevens act.

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  • November 27, 2017
Beer and pizza restaurant concept expands in area

Oak & Stone will open next to new downtown Hyatt in 2018.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 5, 2018
Last Stand

Can merger bring strength in scale?

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  • February 2, 2018
Scribed success

Tamiami Angel Fund III scores an investment home run.

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  • August 1, 2014
Sarasota's McKay Law Firm buys former Pat Cook Construction building

Sarasota-based McKay Law Firm PA purchased the 6,600-square-foot former Pat Cook Construction building for $990,000.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2014
Whoop it up: Products gets exposure

Clearwater toy entrepreneur Jay Kamhi got what he called a dream phone call in late July: TV personality Whoopi Goldberg wanted to display his line of plush toys, Vamplets, on the popular show “The View” on ABC, during a Whoopi's Favorite Things segment.

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  • January 17, 2014
Tampa condominium units sold to Rhode Island firm for $13.98 million

The combined price equated to $81,957 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
DRW Real Estate Investments buys, renovating Windermere Apartments

Chicago-based DRW Real Estate Investments LLC purchased the 180-unit Windermere Apartments on Main Street for $10 million.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2014
Tampa firm wins big

Tampa-based wastewater technology firm BioRenew has been awarded the $50,000 Cade Museum Prize from the Cade Museum for Creativity + Invention in Gainesville.

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  • June 20, 2014
Liberty Group buys five hotels

The Tampa company adds 600 guest rooms to its portfolio.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 13, 2013
$7.6 billion hospital deal gets approval

Health Management Associates tells shareholders to back $7.6 billion sale to Community Health Systems.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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