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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2014
Westshore Corporate Centers included in $475M deal

Parkway Properties is paying $475 million for a 23-building portfolio to acquire the three Westshore buildings.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 20, 2014
Stock of cancer lab takes a hit

Uncertainty from Medicare reimbursements causes a 14% drop in the share price of NeoGenomics.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 30, 2014
IPO market gets chilly

The once-hot IPO market could be cooling down, at least on the Gulf Coast.

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  • June 20, 2014
Startup insurer gets big victory

A recent court order bolstered the fast-growth ambitions at Heritage Insurance Holdings, a Clearwater-based property and casualty firm that recently went public.

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  • December 10, 2013
Alico swings to profit

Florida agricultural company Alico swung to a profit after a gain on sale of real estate.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 1, 2016
Tampa feels like 'value stock'

Tampa was recently showered with some love from CNBC, in a 1,200-word article on the positive attributes of the city and region.

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  • October 24, 2014
Hampton Inn, Suites Fort Myers Beach sells for $9.43 million

New York City-based The Lightstone Group purchased the 120-room Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Myers Beach/Sanibel Gateway for $9.43 million.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • October 9, 2015
Bank deal chatter heats up

In a nearly two-year run of deals in Florida banking, a large one could be developing.

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  • March 2, 2015
Bain cashing out of Outback chain

Stock sale could generate $464 million for company that helped buy Bloomin' Brands back in 2006.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 23, 2025
Naples investor puts $1.05 million into 3D-printed seawall manufacturer

Tamiami Angel Funds has increased its investment in Kind Designs, a Miami environmental technology company.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 30, 2024
Sarasota chamber up for national Chamber of the Year title

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce and other finalists were recognized for driving growth and regional prosperity, according to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 19, 2025
Tampa REIT secures $600 million line of credit

The four-year financing allows Sila Realty Trust to pursue 'growth objectives.'

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 25, 2023
Tampa digital firm announces record Q3 earnings

Homee, a digital platform for insurance companies, is growing fast.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 3, 2025
Tampa Starbucks employees want vote to join union

The employees at a shop in Carrollwood are seeking permission to hold a vote on unionization.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • January 30, 2026
66 slot machines seized, one charged in Venice illegal gambling bust

The investigation into 41 Social Club in Venice netted an arrest, cash and dozens of slot machines, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 17, 2022
Software firm finds successful new direction

Geographic Solutions, with 450 employees, has enough work to support 100 more staffers. The rub? Finding those people.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 23, 2023
Dunkin' franchisee buys Tampa urgent care clinics, plans big expansion

Purple Square Management looks to have 280 locations under seven brands by the end of the year.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 18, 2022
Historic resort laying off 238 employees

Famed South Seas Island Resort closed “for foreseeable future” after taking hit from Hurricane Ian.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 23, 2013
Fly Guys

The fishing business hooked two British-born anglers who sought to build a high-quality fly manufacturing company together. The opportunities are deep.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 5, 2020
Area TV remote control company clicks on opportunities

Clean Remote's biggest challenge is choosing the best opportunity to pursue.

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