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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2025
Chick-fil-A to open $150M distribution center in Polk County

The facility, in Winter Haven, is projected to deliver 180 jobs.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • September 16, 2025
Ave Maria University completes $5.3M energy infrastructure projects

The Collier County university automated HVAC equipment and upgraded exterior lighting.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 20, 2025
Florida rises in national rankings for electric vehicle sales

The Alliance for Automotive Innovation report found Florida has the second-biggest market share gain in buying EVs.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 11, 2025
Lakewood Ranch tech company adds AI experts to executive team

Roper Technologies has created new roles on its leadership team focused on artificial intelligence.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • November 11, 2025
279-unit apartment complex with lazy river opens in Bradenton

The Stadler is now leasing apartments in Manatee County. Among the amenities are a golf simulator, sky deck and lazy river.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • November 13, 2025
Tampa among top cities in US for remote working

The study ranks Tampa as No. 17 in the nation and No. 3 in Florida for those working remotely.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • March 12, 2026
Report: 2 Gulf Coast metros among top for migrating house hunters

Those looking to relocate are increasingly searching Florida and two regions specifically, according to Redfin.

  • Florida
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2026
Dry cleaner chain with 28 locations in region sold

Sun Country Cleaners, with locations across Tampa Bay, had been owned by two sisters.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • October 2, 2025
$16 million freestanding ER opens in Parrish

HCA Florida North River Ranch Emergency is an extension of HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • April 29, 2026
Naples financial firm opens second Pennsylvania office

Capital Wealth Advisors is building up its presence in the Mid-Atlantic region.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • July 3, 2025
Tampa-based eye care practice cutting 116 jobs in Florida

The layoffs will span 43 locations across the state, including more than a dozen in the region.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 28, 2026
Manatee ATV manufacturer makes move to expand dealer network

Recreative Industries signed a manufacturer’s representative agreement with TRL Outdoors LLC.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 9, 2026
Fort Myers United Way leader exits, organization names interim CEO

The move follows a leadership change at the Tampa-based United Way Suncoast.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • May 14, 2026
Tampa's Coke Florida named among best-managed companies in US

The locally owned Coca-Cola bottler was recognized after an evaluation of its strategies, execution, culture and governance/financials.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • June 25, 2026
5 cities in region make America's Boomtowns list

The report ranks cities based on growth in annual GDP, housing units and labor force.

  • Florida
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • May 27, 2026
Interior designer opening showroom in Sarasota

Mindy Webb Design is leasing space for a design studio and showroom near Burns Court.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 18, 2008
Lee/ Collier 40 under 40

A look at the best of Lee and Collier County's best and brightest under 40.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Elizabeth King |
  • February 7, 2026
Development exec behind 7 multimillion-dollar projects 'bullish' on region

While keeping costs down remains a core challenge, Kolter Urban says the market for its offerings on the west coast of Florida is in good shape. At stake: hundreds of units for millions of dollars.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • January 25, 2023
Battles between neighborhoods, developers are growing bigger — and louder

Development plans often lead to long skirmishes between neighbors looking to preserve the status quo and developers looking to build.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 16, 2007
Million-Dollar (almost) Man

Trying to take his company past $1 million in annual sales has humbled Rick Spahn. But a seven-figurevictory could be forthcoming.

  • Entrepreneurs
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