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  • August 13, 2021
Investigators: Nearly $13M stolen from university health system spent at adult web site

Employee working for USF Health support organization pleads guilty to massive $13 million embezzlement

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  • February 25, 2011
'Titans' share advice with Tampa Bay techies

Most folks in the Tampa Bay area would be happy just to get a few quick minutes of advice from a local business leader.

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  • December 1, 2021
Cybersecurity firm achieves 'unicorn' status, expands to Utah

Tampa, Florida-based ReliaQuest, a cybersecurity firm, has opened a new office near Salt Lake City, Utah, as its valuation tops $1 million.

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  • February 28, 2022
$3 billion Tampa project earns top environmental certification

Water Street Tampa recognized for how its developed public spaces and walkability

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  • August 22, 2019
Fast-growing hospice adds star-power to board

The Tidewell Hospice board recently added three new members — each of whom is a top official at an area hospital.

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  • March 29, 2019
Alum returns with restaurant concept

FGCU grad brings #getfried french fry-focused eatery to University Village Shops near Florida Gulf Coast University.

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  • January 5, 2018
Going Publix

The grocery giant has big plans for fending off fierce competition.

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  • September 2, 2016
King of the (Harley) World

Texas and Arizona auto dealer Bert King bought a Charlotte County Harley-Davidson dealership last summer and quickly infused it with a strategy to make it a club-like destination.

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  • April 1, 2025
Tickets available for the Business Observer’s Top Entrepreneur luncheon

The event includes a panel discussion among three highly-accomplished entrepreneurs.

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  • December 5, 2023
First Watch opens two locations in region, with plans for two more

Manatee County-based daytime dining concept First Watch plans to expand in and around its headquarters, with two new locations in each Manatee and Hillsborough counties.

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  • February 2, 2018
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In modernizing PhosLab, George Fernandez didn't forget its roots: passion

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  • February 18, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 18

The latest news from BistroMD, HealthPlan Services, Interop and more.

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  • February 25, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 25

The latest news from Technology Research Corp., TECO Coal, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • July 30, 2020
Area HVAC company expands reach with acquisition of St. Louis firm

Tampa, Florida-based Apex Service Partners, a nationwide platform for residential plumbing and electrical service providers, has acquired Academy Air, a family-owned HVAC based in St. Louis.

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  • February 14, 2024
Sarasota home services company adds another HVAC brand

Wrench Group, a national home services company based in Sarasota with dozens of brands nationwide, has picked up Pompano Beach-based Lindstrom Air Conditioning & Plumbing.

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  • January 28, 2013
Airport elects chairman and vice chairman

Two business veterans elected to steer the Naples airport.

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  • October 4, 2012
Lipman adds logistics

The tomato grower moves to become a full-service brokerage.

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Walter agrees to $120M acquisition

Walter Investment enters agreement to purchase Reverse Mortgage Solutions.

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  • May 7, 2018
Construction firm wins bid to build customer service building

This is the second project Stevens Construction has been awarded from Bonita Springs Utilities.

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  • November 3, 2016
The art of customer service - for seniors

State College of Florida addresses a niche area of customer service.

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