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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 20, 2010
Driving the Bus

Valerie Harwell, a former insurance manager, has taken on new duties as president and CEO of The Omnia Group. It's a company she has been familiar with from the start.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 2, 2008
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  • August 29, 2008
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 7, 2023
Indoor pickleball facility under construction in Ybor City

Part of the new Gas Worx mixed-use development, the venue is expected to open in early summer.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 24, 2025
Financial services firm leases HQ space in new downtown St. Pete tower

Dynasty Financial Partners's new space will be in the 46-floor 400 Central tower under construction in the city's downtown.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 22, 2022
University rolls out series of programs for entrepreneurs

The Startup Studio, at the University of Tampa’s Lowth Entrepreneurship Program, offers micro-courses focused on ideation, mindset and product validation.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 4, 2013
RARE Hospitality demolishing Los Cabos for new LongHorn Steakhouse

The price equated to $207 per square foot or $464,582 per acre.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2007
High-tech Hotelier

Tampa-based eSuites Hotels plans high-tech amenities and upscale touches for a new chain of hotelsfor executive business travelers.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 12, 2007
Corporate Report

Hellman & Friedman finalizes Catalina purchaseGulfstream Natural Gas wins pipeline expansionWorld Energy Solutions buys UTEK's hydrogen detectorCarBiz Inc. buys Calcars, its 26 dealerships

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • December 10, 2004
Dropping Anchor

A lawsuit claims insiders at Tampa bottle maker Anchor Glass made out in an IPO while investors went down with the stock.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 24, 2003
Cheers?

Anchor Glass Container Corp.'s latest IPO didn't shatter any records. But the troubled Tampa bottle manufacturer envisions a rebound - with help from a Bud or two.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 3, 2026
DeSantis, MLB commissioner support Tampa Bay Rays' stadium plans

The two officials spoke at Hillsborough College which, if all goes as planned, will be the site of new Rays stadium and multi-use development.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • August 13, 2009
Savvy Security

For a duo behind a company that protects others from risk, Shannon Logsdon and Steve Paley sure took a gamble with their latest business venture. But despite launching in a recession, the future looks good.

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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 20, 2024
Report: Real estate slows in Manatee, Sarasota

Closed home sales were down across both single-family home and condo and townhouse markets, according to a new report from the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 25, 2020
Baseball team finds strength in preparation for sport to return

The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels are waiting anxiously until the team can once again play ball. But even with stands empty, they never stopped connecting with fans.

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  • February 6, 2022
High net worth NY investment group adds office in Naples

The Matina Group has multiple clients who live in Southwest Florida.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • 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 2, 2012
Home prices up on Gulf Coast

From Tampa to Fort Myers, residential home prices continue to rise.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 17, 2011
Grocery shoppers could get a new bag

Coffee Talk hears Trader Joe's, a trendy grocery store chain known for $2 wine bottles and an eclectic assortment of organic products, might make its Florida debut on the Gulf Coast.

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  • May 11, 2018
Florida colleges rake in softball revenues

Florida State leads the state in total revenues per softball player.

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