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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 22, 2013
Building a department

Pasco County revamped its building department and used overtime to improve its permitting efficiency. So far, permit wait times have fallen by several weeks.

  • Strategies
  • By Heather Kasten, President and CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce |
  • August 29, 2025
Q and A with Heather Kasten, President and CEO of The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Since 2011, the Gulf Coast CEO Forum has served as a resource for and by our region’s business leaders.

  • Gulf Coast CEO Forum
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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • September 12, 2023
Troubled private flight business CEO remains optimistic about turnaround

A hangar lease extension and active plane maintenance have contributed to a more positive outlook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2022
Sod business balances new opportunities with inflation-laden anxieties

The second-generation leader of a fast-growth sod company modernized the company in a host of ways. But some old-school principles — quality and a strong work culture among them — remain a priority.

  • Strategies
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • September 9, 2005
Extra Topping

Westshore Pizza franchisees discovered their shops came with some hefty finance charges. A resulting loan sharking probe nabs a mobster, but spares a lawyer and a retired Tampa Bay Buccaneer.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 30, 2021
College's new $10M home for entrepreneurs has bright future

With a charismatic leader at the helm and significant community financial support, the Daveler & Kauanui School of Entrepreneurship has big plans for the future.

  • Education
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 5, 2019
Double vision: Baseball executive tries his hand, er, foot at soccer

Tampa Bay Rays President Brian Auld is also serving as vice chairman of the Tampa Bay Rowdies soccer club in St. Petersburg, Florida, following the baseball team's purchase of the soccer team.

  • Leadership
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 7, 2023
Tampa law firm establishes scholarship for aspiring attorneys facing adversity

Johnson Jackson PLLC will award $5,000 to law students who come from underrepresented communities or struggle with health or financial challenges.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 14, 2023
Retailer reopens south Sarasota location 10 months after Ian

Bealls has had a presence in Venice for more than 60 years.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 16, 2023
High-end SWFL movie theater to close

Speculation of a replacement for Silverspot focuses on a Texas chain.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • February 11, 2023
St. Pete bank names new CFO

Sharon Hill will also serve as executive vice president of Climate First Bank.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2022
University of South Florida business school concludes search for new dean

Gary Patterson will lead the Kate Tiedemann School of Business and Finance at USF’s St. Petersburg campus.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2022
Medical center plans two new cancer treatment locations

The Lee Health Regional Cancer Center has also boosted its personnel in a variety of positions.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 28, 2022
Locally owned veterinary group passes major growth milestone

Tampa-based American Veterinary Group now boasts more than 100 clinics in its network.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 25, 2022
Manatee development fills leased spaces a year after construction concludes

The Shoppes of Moccasin Wallow are stretched across 19,000 square feet of space.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • 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
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2022
Tampa hospitality firm shuffles hotel management leadership

Mainsail Lodging & Development hires Jason Perkins and transfers Adam Duffey.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • October 18, 2022
Beer with Cuban, Ybor City roots returns to production

Cerveza La Tropical disappeared from the market after the Cuban Revolution and subsequent trade embargo in the 1960s.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 21, 2022
Chevy dealership head lauded by General Motors for 50 years of service

Under Lawrence Dimmitt III’s leadership, Clearwater-based Dimmitt Chevrolet won the brand’s Dealer of the Year award in 2015.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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