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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 5, 2026
Naples' David Hoffmann takes over Iowa newspaper chain

The founder of the Hoffmann Family of Cos. has been named chairman of Lee Enterprises after $50 million stock purchase.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 5, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays unveil stadium designs, plan to woo public

With public support critical to selling its ballpark plan, the team will begin hosting community engagement sessions to discuss its plans.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • February 11, 2026
Hillsborough College secures $1.54M in funding for AI center

Hillsborough College received two federal grants to develop a new Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center for workforce training across campuses.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 20, 2026
$2.3B Florida bank expands in Lee County, names market president

Todd Rinehart has been with Crews Bank & Trust for seven years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 8, 2026
Japanese lifestyle retailer bringing its largest-ever store to Tampa

The popular Asian retail chain Ebisu Life Store has signed a lease in Tampa Palms.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 12, 2026
Tampa low-income apartments sell for $30M, $24M in renovations planned

A New York firm has bought the Silver Oaks Apartments just off of Hillsborough Avenue and will make major improvements and add programing for residents.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 28, 2021
Medical device founder joins awards club that includes Steve Jobs, Elon Musk

The Edison Awards was held April 21-23 in Southwest Florida.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 30, 2022
Senior living community embraces server robots to fill a need

It's been more than a year since the first robot at Cypress Cove appeared. The experience has been nothing but positive.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • November 9, 2012
Survival of the Fittest

Betty Jenny Armas is starting a travel agency that specializes in just one destination: the Galapagos Islands.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2018
Peek at CEO's corner office reveals family first focus

Talk about fatherly love: Jeff Jackson recently took his youngest daughter, Maddie, to a Lady Gaga concert for her 16th birthday. Not to be outdone, middle child McKenna got to see Taylor Swift. How about the oldest Jackson daughter, Chanler? She got to g

  • Leadership
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 15, 2019
Economic forecast 2020: Tourism & Hospitality

Joe Collier, president of Mainsail Lodging & Development

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Jackson Haskins, 33

Business development manager, SouthTech

  • Class of 2015
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 7, 2024
Holiday Inn on Lido undergoing major facelift

Cirque St. Armands Beachside is expected to open in Sarasota this fall.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 1, 2025
Fate of Fort Myers Beach flood insurance rating and discount still unknown

FEMA will remove the barrier island’s probation in November, saving residents $50, but a much bigger 25% flood insurance discount is still lost.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • May 14, 2024
Landmark Sarasota restaurant Hob Nob Drive In rumored to be closing

Hob Nob Drive In on U.S. 301 has been a staple of the city since 1957.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Kerkering Barberio |
  • January 13, 2025
Kerkering Barberio Brings Over Five Decades of Accounting Excellence and Community Impact to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and Tampa

What began as a small service-focused accounting practice started on St. Armand's Circle in 1972 has grown into one of Southwest Florida's largest independent CPA firms.

  • Industry Insights
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 2, 2019
Danish draft beer equipment maker drinks up growth

After spending more than a decade consolidating the majority of its U.S. resources, Micro Matic looks to conquer nonalcoholic categories.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 10, 2006
The Golden Ticket

The son of an Italian immigrant turned lottery winnings into a variety of businesses, from large-scale real estate projects in three Gulf Coast counties to cable advertising.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 23, 2007
No Strings Attached

CEO Charlotte Baker isn't after venture capital this time. She's clearly in charge, with no one else directing her moves, though she has two partners.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Listen to This

A small software company has perfected software that can analyze thousands of phone conversations.The CIA is listening, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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