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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • April 20, 2026
Former USF President Judy Genshaft, husband give $3M to USF Health

The money establishes an endowed chair in neurosurgery at USF Health.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • January 21, 2010
Government Digest 1/21/10

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • November 30, 2018
Market Spotlight: Pinellas County Retail Market

The Pinellas County retail market is performing better than most retail submarkets throughout the region, with lower vacancy, a higher number of deliveries and more buildings under construction than in many areas.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • July 14, 2023
Tampa airport gets two new Canadian connections

Lynx Air will begin nonstop flights to Toronto and Montreal from TPA with budget fares under $100.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 13, 2021
Hospitality group to hire 50 employees for new venture

The 50 new hospitality jobs are being created in anticipation of Tripletail’s opening in early February.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • February 10, 2011
Corporate Report: Feb. 11 - Feb. 17

The latest news from PBS&J, Lakewood-Amedex, and other Gulf Coast companies.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 11, 2022
Record profits drive a surge of M&A activity among auto dealerships

Morgan Automotive Group’s revenue jumped from $3.22 billion in 2020 to $5.41 billion last year, up 68%.

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  • September 12, 2022
Truck driving school expands footprint with new location in Venice

FleetForce, based in Winter Haven, now has four locations, with a fifth set to open soon in Fort Myers.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • December 30, 2022
Report: More bad news for housing market as pending home sales fall — again

November data shows more signs that home sales continue to struggle nationwide.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 1, 2010
Entrepreneur hopes to find more success

Ken Sanborn, the quintessential entrepreneur, is at it again.

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  • June 24, 2013
HSN's cool and mobile

HSN Inc. CEO Mindy Grossman respects Amazon.com, but she doesn't consider the online retailer a competitor - at least not directly.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 14, 2011
Movie entrepreneur sings local college's praises

The word, known locally for a few years, is now out in Hollywood: The filmmaking studio lab at Sarasota-based Ringling College of Art and Design is a top-notch destination for aspiring filmmakers.

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  • September 28, 2018
Show of devotion by health plan startup

A new-to-market Medicare Advantage provider is Devoted Health, a startup headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that’s making a big push to sign up plan participants in the Tampa Bay area.

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  • February 17, 2017
Polk County theme park rides growth wave

The newest ride at Legoland Florida Resort lets kids “become the ninja,” with the help of technology that's not found anywhere besides a Legoland park.

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  • February 4, 2026
Builder, with $5.3M site purchase, plans 222 homes in Charlotte County

National homebuilder Pulte Homes announced plans Tuesday to build a 68.4-acre gated community called Cassia Bay.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • March 23, 2022
Business owner helps employees stock up for the future

Symbiont Service Corp, amid managing an all-time high in revenue growth during a supply chain crisis, finds succession doesn’t have to be a drama-filled Hollywood story.

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  • By John Haughey |
  • May 3, 2019
Steel giant's new $240M plant packs promise

Nucor’s new micro-mill is a macro deal for the region — in jobs and more jobs. The company will also import its rock-solid culture.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • December 8, 2017
Old as New

Strategic renovations can bring new life to older properties and greater profits to savvy landlords willing to shoulder risk.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 7, 2025
Sarasota firm closes Venice, Lakewood Ranch sales totaling $35 million

In the week's top commercial real estate news, a Clearwater boat retailer expands into Fort Myers, a Miami company takes over management of three communities, and a Dallas investor buys a Tampa property.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 17, 2021
Citizens Property Insurance CEO: litigation issue is at crisis level

Runaway legal costs from insurance litigation threatens Florida economy, says Barry Gilway.

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