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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • July 20, 2023
Top Weber Grill exec named CEO of Manatee County pet products business

Encompass Pet Group founder Rob Emery will stay on as chairman.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 31, 2023
Michael Saunders & Co. hires new chief marketing officer

Chanté Blough comes to the role with 10 years of leadership experience.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 13, 2023
Locally owned restaurant chain opens 14th location in region

Fresh Kitchen, part of Tampa-based Ciccio Restaurant Group, has expanded to Lakeland.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 21, 2023
St. Petersburg travel insurance company names new CEO

Rupa Mehta, a veteran of Angi and Groupon, has been tapped to lead Squaremouth.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 2, 2023
Sundial owners unveil multimillion-dollar vision for iconic St. Pete development

Ally Capital Group and Paradise Ventures plan to remake the destination with a large outdoor bar and green space.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2022
Heath system appoints new leader for telehealth

Dr. Zsolt Kulcsar has nearly a decade of medical management experience.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 8, 2022
Pharmaceutical manufacturer to build $20M state-of-the-art facility in Polk County, create 100 jobs

The maker of IV fluids expects to bring 100 jobs with new manufacturing plant.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • August 18, 2022
Multifamily development in the works in fast-growing Pasco County

Construction on the new apartment community off U.S. Highway 301 in Zephyrhills has begun.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 11, 2022
New small business center opens in chamber

In addition to consultation services, market research and training, the center is also prepared to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 9, 2022
Clearwater homebuilding franchisor welcomes new CEO

C.R. Herro has succeeded Jim Rosewater at AR Homes by Arthur Rutenberg.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 28, 2009
Florida bucks trend in home sales

While most major news outlets have been reporting a 2.7% decline in existing home sales nationwide, the state of Florida is instead enjoying sales growth.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2009
The Club at Mediterra sold to members

Club members of The Club At Mediterra have purchased the real estate of Mediterra on Corso Mediterra Circle west of Livingston Road for $5.5 million. The deal was part of the $6.8 million, club members paid to the developer Bonita Bay Group to acquire the club's assets.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 12, 2010
Health care reform spurs local growth spurt

Randy Bartlein is no fan of Obamacare — but the government takeover of health care sure has been good for his business.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 14, 2010
Beef's to catch college fans en route

With college football under way, Beef 'O' Brady's, the Tampa-based regional sports-themed restaurant chain, is trying to get out front of students and fans.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 16, 2011
New TIB posts small gain

TIB profited recently, after losing $97 million in its four prior quarters.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 25, 2013
Convergent Capital Partners, Liberty Group partner on Aloft project

learwater-based Liberty Group and Tampa's Convergent Capital Partners have announced plans to renovate a former Mercantile Bank office building.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2011
Shopping centers sell for $473M

Equity One sold a package of 36 assets that included Gulf Coast properties.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2011
Most CEOs expect six-month growth

Here's some good news about the economy: The money people at companies in the Southeast U.S. feel relatively optimistic.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2013
Chase Bank chases Florida

Chase Bank, in hot pursuit of Sunshine State customers since fall 2009, celebrated a major milestone in Florida last week with the opening of its 100th Gulf Coast branch.

  • News
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2013
Pro pitcher, Evolucia create glowing baseball

New York Yankees' Mariano Rivera partners with Sarasota firm on commemorative ball.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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