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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 2, 2023
Tampa hospital completes $300M acquisition, forms new unit

Tampa General Hospital has acquired Bravera Health, the hospital's largest expansion in recent years.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 23, 2026
$32M affordable housing complex in Pinellas replaces dilapidated inn

Clearwater Gardens, at 1250 Cleveland St., is a four-story apartment building featuring 81 units.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • March 18, 2026
Winn-Dixie, Amazon partner for grocery delivery in Tampa, Sarasota

Shoppers from Pasco to Manatee counties can now purchase Winn-Dixie groceries on Amazon and have them delivered the same day.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 12, 2023
Florida SBA lending market readies itself for more competition

In both the Sunshine State and nationally, more lenders look to capitalize on federally-backed lending programs.

  • Florida
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • August 7, 2023
Top commercial real estate transactions for July 11-17 in Charlotte, Collier, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota

An IMG land deal for nearly $245 million leads this week's transactions.

  • Transactions
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 8, 2023
Fort Myers chamber president and CEO resigns position

Brian Hamman will remain a Lee County commissioner for district 4.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 13, 2022
Relentless statewide homebuilding boom shows little sign of easing

Several cities in the region score high in new homes approved.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 8, 2019
Home sweet (vacation) home

Annual real estate report reveals higher demand for second homes, increasing prices

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  • September 15, 2006
Jaza Delivery

An important sales meeting for a startup coffee business has led to other opportunities.Perseverance and confidence are essential.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 23, 2007
Planet Prostate

High prices and high technology collide in this ultra-focused cancer treatment facility.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 4, 2008
Cover Update: Finding Greener Pastures in 2010

It's safe to say Kitty Green drew the short straw. Green took over as president and chief executive officer of The Bonita Bay Group early this spring just as the residential real estate market was heading into a steep decline.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 4, 2005
Coming Home from Homeland Security

A former top federal prosecutor explains her new role in the American national-security apparatus.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Lou Lasday: Multiple Messages

A successful advertising campaign should be diverse. Repetition creates a reputation.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
Tidewater Preserve to add high-rise residences

WCI Communities will build 10-story residential towers out east as part of a 374-acre community.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 7, 2006
Job Jitters

A worker shortage is coming, author Steve Gunderson says. Executives and entrepreneurs need to make sure staff, both current and future, are well educated.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 6, 2008
Road Show

Entrepreneur Joe Hassani sought a less expensive way to help retailers advertise. The answer: Training people to entertain motorists while spinning a client's sign.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 11, 2008
Purse strings

Anita Spector turned apersonal interest in making purses into a business that could vault her to fashionstardom. Her son, Jeffery Spector, helped her turn her creativity into business reality.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 15, 2009
Pimp my cart

David Vahala is looking out for your backside. Once you sit in his Ultimate Golf Seat, he promises you'll be able to walk to the 19th hole.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 7, 2010
Drive Through

Car dealers, especially ones selling luxury vehicles, are at the top of the list of recession victims. One Gulf Coast dealer, however, has risked more than $1 million to reverse the trend.

  • Strategies
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 20, 2010
Movie studio revealed

The highly secretive move to Lakewood Ranch promises 117 well paying jobs.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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