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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 14, 2020
Economic impact report 'bittersweet' for destination marketing agency leader

A new report issued by analysis firm Tourism Economics reveals that Hillsborough County, Florida’s tourism revenues grew by 67% over the past decade, led by the food and beverage sector, where sales rose $1.2 billion, or 28%.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 13, 2015
Pitbladdo Holdings serves wine fest

The Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest, an event that raised $3.35 million this year, named Pitbladdo Holdings as title sponsor.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • March 21, 2024
Bitcoin, stock split boost Tampa company's shares

LM Funding appears to have had a successful reverse-split of its stock.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 23, 2024
Global tech, Wi-Fi conference to make Florida debut in Sarasota

A global technology conference, the Wi-Fi World Congress and Expo, is being held in Florida for the first time ever later this spring.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 9, 2018
British firm plans 100 hires with expansion in region

British IT niche staffing agency Frank Recruitment Group will hire 100 people at its Tampa office, the company's latest U.S. location.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 24, 2011
To supplement Review.net, try TrackingX.com

But how do Coffee Talk's readers stay on top of what's happening throughout the entire U.S. economy?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2011
When new hires make headlines

In the latest update, the Agency for Workforce Innovation said the state's construction industry shed 14,300 jobs over the year. So when a construction firm hires, it's news.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 8, 2023
Sunshine State on brink of recession, says noted economist

According to Sean Snaith, director of the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Economic Forecasting, Florida ‘can’t escape’ a downturn.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 8, 2020
For boat dealer, it's all aboard — virtually

The COVID-19 crisis has been a setback for boat and yacht dealers like MarineMax that rely on boat shows for sales, but the company has been quick to adapt.

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  • By Laura Lyon |
  • June 27, 2024
Breeze Airways adds Pennsylvania flight to TPA lineup

A route frp, Tampa International Airport to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Airport takes to the skies this fall.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 20, 2010
Lincare revenue up, costs steady

Revenue in the first quarter of 2010 increased 10.3% year-over-year.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 1, 2013
Gambling gamers

Former Raymond James IT wiz Landon Bass says he knows nothing about video games. That didn't stop him from joining a company to build an online fantasy league for gamers.

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  • June 9, 2022
The innovator’s dilemma: Should companies be quick or correct?

Getting past the risk side of innovating can be difficult, from market timing to the right personnel. Finding a way, says one marketing expert, is essential.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 3, 2010
Get Back on Track

The Tampa Bay Partnership's latest Regional Economic Scorecard puts the area in last place among its metro peers. Will more transportation spending improve rankings?

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 17, 2012
HCI pays extra $1.2M dividend

The company showed $62 million in cash holdings on its latest statement.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 8, 2023
Florida gains 58,000 New Yorkers, $11B in income

Florida leads the country in gaining residents, according to newly analyzed IRS data.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 15, 2012
Back from the dead

Our friends at Metrostudy couldn't resist the Halloween analogy in their latest report on the housing market in Lee and Collier counties.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 15, 2022
St. Petersburg firm opens latest assisted-living facility

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Solutions Advisors Group has opened it latest assisted-living facility in Daytona Beach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 19, 2010
Florida schools ranked

U.S. News & World Report gave nods to eight Florida colleges and universities.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2021
Airports add more flights to Milwaukee

Milwaukee is becoming a big destination for airlines flying from Florida — Spirit Airlines announces daily nonstop flights from Tampa and Fort Myers

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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