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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 7, 2024
Famed Tampa steakhouse Charley's to move next year

Charley's Steak House will move to new location across from International Plaza next year as construction begins on the Westshore interchange.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • December 19, 2023
Report: 11 prospective renters compete for each vacant unit in Tampa

Recent apartment rental statistics show a more stable, competitive market for Tampa rentals in 2023 compared to 2022, owing much to recently completed apartment units.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 30, 2024
Developers behind Fort Myers riverfront project want more time, density

New Jersey-based AIRN Management have asked the city for an extension and to make what it calls “minor revisions” to the original plan.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • September 21, 2023
New dining cruise attraction plans multimillion-dollar investment

Yacht Starship will launch Craft, a dining experience along the Hillsborough River.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 2, 2023
Tampa women's pro soccer team set to announce name and logo

With a stadium deal in place, the team will formally announce its new name, logo and uniform colors at a special event Saturday.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • October 20, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport CEO wins top aviation award

Rick Piccolo is the CEO of the Sarasota-Manatee International Airport.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Jim Stinson |
  • November 19, 2023
$3.9 billion trust company names a Fort Myers office president

The Sanibel Captiva Trust Co. says it has made Megan Marquardt its president of the company's new Bell Tower office.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 2, 2025
Fifth Third Bank names president for region that includes Tampa Bay, Sarasota

The bank has announced a new leader for the North Florida region.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • August 7, 2025
Tampa Bay Buccaneers partner with window manufacturer

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicked off their 2025 season Wednesday by announcing their new partnership with Sarasota County's PGT Custom Windows and Doors.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 12, 2024
SRQ airport surpasses 4.3 million passengers, up 215% since 2018

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has had "record-breaking growth" over the past five years, SRQ President and CEO Rick Piccolo says.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 22, 2024
Morgan Automotive buys 9 Miami dealerships with $1B in revenue

The Morgan Automotive Group has bought nine dealerships and two collision centers in the Miami area, bringing the number of dealerships it owns to 76.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 4, 2024
Aldi to open Tampa store on site of former Barnes & Noble

The discount grocer has applied for permits and begun work on the Dale Mabry property at Kennedy Boulevard.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 16, 2024
Report: Southwest Florida, Tampa among top office markets nationally

A new report finds that Florida’s office sector remains strong despite continuing challenges nationwide.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 11, 2025
Sarasota Memorial breaks ground on $507M North Port hospital

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System's new south county hospital will open with 100 beds and can be expanded to 400.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • July 19, 2023
130 jobs cut as Plant City tomato producer shuts farm operations

The job cuts hit Plant City, Manatee and Immokalee as Santa Sweets ceases U.S. farming operations because of competition.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
In Remembrance

Carl Cronan worked more than 25 years as a reporter, and spent his last year at the Review. The award-winning writer will be remembered for his laid-back nature, sense of humor and work ethic.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 20, 2013
Watch this house

Diane Pisani is transforming her home-watch company into something much bigger: An education company to help prospective entrepreneurs.

  • Strategies
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 12, 2024
Change in rating systems will cost Lee County residents millions

FEMA's downgrade of Lee County and several municipalities means flood insurance rates in the county will rise 25% starting in October.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 8, 2024
Area electric utility companies track outages during Hurricane Milton

Follow the Business Observer for updates on power outages and restoration efforts following Hurricane Milton.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 7, 2005
Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Events is available free of charge.

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