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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • March 26, 2025
Legoland part of $90M indoor roller coaster project

Legoland Florida’s parent company, Merlin Entertainments, recently announced the construction of an indoor roller coaster — a first for the company.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 12, 2025
National builder to launch new Palmetto community after $7M land purchase

Residential community Pepper Grove, created by Los Angeles-based KB Home, will be located off 36th Avenue.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 23, 2024
New neighborhood in Venice to feature oversized lots

Palmera in Wellen Park will feature single-family homes on lots larger than the typical size, according to M/I Homes.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • November 26, 2024
Tampa CVS clinic to close, lay off 53 employees

CVS Health is closing its Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services clinic off Benjamin Road in Tampa and laying off its employees after the holidays.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 4, 2023
Mental health clinic chain announces expansion in region

Harmony United Psychiatric Care, a Winter Garden-based system of mental health clinics, says it will add locations in Lakeland and Bradenton.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 3, 2023
Naples attorney promoted to partner

Pamela Lundborg has been with Quarles & Brady for about two years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • February 10, 2025
Two St. Petersburg accounting firms announce merger

This will be one firm’s second rebrand in two years

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • July 30, 2025
Manatee County purchases Mixon Fruit Farms for $13.5 million

Commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the citrus farm that operated in Manatee County for 84 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 31, 2024
Clearwater contractor wraps $62.8M Pasco magnet school project

Creative Contractors recently completed the construction of a magnet school, the firm's 22nd project completed for Pasco County schools.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 10, 2024
Tampa coffee shop owner reopens quickly after Milton

"We just got lucky," AstroBrew owner Mike Pool says.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Laura Lyon |
  • October 10, 2024
State Emergency Bridge Loan applications now available

The resources are meant to assist businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 10, 2025
Dessert business opening in Sarasota County

Crepetopia will be opening in The Meadows community this September.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 6, 2025
Manatee County $23.5 million office building buy closes

The purchase of a 101,000-square-foot Lakewood Ranch office building to be used for administrative offices closed Sept. 2.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 24, 2026
233 acres in Charlotte County sold to Amazon

The online retail giant bought the property on Jones Loop Road.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 31, 2026
From restaurant CEOs to a golf course owner: March on 'From the Corner Office'

A college official, two hospitality leaders and the owner of a golf course were the March guests on the Business Observer's podcast.

  • Florida
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 2, 2026
Babcock Ranch shopping center gets refinance

The community's developer borrowed nearly $18 million against the fully leased Publix-anchored center.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2006
Commercial RE Briefs

Investment group buys, renovates American MarinaPraedium Group buys, renames Polo's at BrandonFort Lauderdale buyer pays $87.8 million for City CenterCrossland announces MiraBay mixed-use developmentGold Coast Eagle sells center to CokeRiviera Dunes outparcel fetches $6.2 millionSarasota group buys Budget InnRaymond Building Supply invests in land for future expansionHunt Construction Group preparing land for Tuscany ParkAdam Smith buys 0.37 acres, plans three-story project

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 23, 2007
Where the rubber meets the road

Rick and Rosie Johnson built a chain of seven auto-and-tire stores and aim for a dozen more in Southwest Florida. They offer valuable lessons in growing a service business.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 21, 2007
Corner Control

George Bushong has come a long way in six years, from sheer survival to systematically fortifying his company.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 24, 2007
Healthy Productivity

Getting better control of the health insurance process for your employees and lowering costs takes planning, communication and a holistic approach.

  • Entrepreneurs
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