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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 12, 2026
Sarasota best-selling author, speaker overcame teenage trauma

Simone Knego overcame some crushing teenage trauma to lead a life of confidence — and consistent accomplishments. Now she encourages others to do the same.

  • Leadership
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2023
Prominent SWFL engineering firm founded in 1966 has been sold

Hole Montes’ 65-person payroll will remain with the new company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 5, 2023
British tech manufacturer to open Pasco County facility

Fusion5 will make laptops and tablets at new facility in Odessa, its second in the U.S.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • March 16, 2023
Tampa embraces nontraditional office spaces with low prices

The bay region was named one of the most affordable places for coworking spaces.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 23, 2023
Publix to give $4 million in grants for food bank capital projects

The supermarket chain announced that it would give out more money than previous years at its inaugural Hunger Summit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 3, 2023
UK-based staffing firm expands to Tampa, will create 11 jobs

Strive Sales’ local office will be its North American headquarters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2023
DeSantis names new commissioner to oversee troubled insurance market

The vice chair of Florida's gaming commission will take over the Office of Insurance Regulation.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 24, 2023
National law firm names first woman to lead

Jennifer Compton, a Sarasota attorney, was promoted to Shumaker Management Committee chair.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 2, 2023
Naples bank branch hits $300M in assets, opens new office

The new Cogent Bank office in Naples will allow for more collaboration.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 3, 2022
Highly anticipated container park to open in Tampa suburb

Krate, featuring 46 boutique restaurant and retail outlets, is part of the revamped Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping center.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 27, 2022
First Watch scores Bumble executive to serve its board

Stephanie Lilak has a deep history of working with well-known brands, including General Mills and Dunkin' Brands.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2022
Jewelry store owner goes digging for gold — in Alaska

Barry Nicholls has been in the jewelry business for 40 years.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 25, 2022
Tampa Bay luxury real estate groups join forces

Yes-Homes Real Estate Group has become part of Coastal Properties Group, an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 9, 2022
Nearly 600 adult housing apartments planned for area

The 55-plus apartments are spread out through three projects in Wesley Chapel, Venice and South Naples.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 31, 2022
Tampa water company begins search for new head of finance

Primo Water Corp. CFO Jay Wells plans to retire in April 2023.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2022
Business accelerator launches new initiative for climate tech startups

The 12-week Tampa Bay Innovation Center program kicks off Jan. 9.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 6, 2022
Amazon begins holiday hiring push

The e-commerce giant plans to hire 150,000 people nationwide, including 1,800 in the Tampa Bay region, and pay signing bonuses of up to $1,000.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 13, 2005
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  • July 9, 2009
Business Landscaping

On June 30, Gov. Charlie Crist finished acting on 262 bills brought to him by the 2009 Legislature.

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  • May 28, 2004
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