Business Observer
Dec 23, 2024 · The Business Observer is the leading provider and most authoritative source of business and economic information affecting the Florida Gulf Coast from Tampa Bay to Naples.
Shore to close well-known St. Armands location, citing floods, …
Nov 26, 2024 · Shore plans to close its well-known, two-story restaurant and retail location on St. Armands Circle this December but could expand on the Gulf Coast, according to a statement from the Leonard family, which owns the brand.
$1B terminal expansion to start at Fort Myers airport
Sep 30, 2024 · The terminal expansion project at Southwest Florida International Airport will launch its second phase Oct. 1, marking the start of what officials expect will be a three-year process.
Workers' comp premiums cut for eighth straight year
Nov 18, 2024 · The worker's compensation insurance rate in Florida will be dropping in 2025 — marking the eighth consecutive annual decrease. The drop, according to a statement, will be 1%.
Developing community to become largest in Lakewood Ranch
Nov 22, 2024 · A new neighborhood broke ground in Star Farms that will make the community the largest within Lakewood Ranch, according to a statement from the developer.
'Nothing like it' in Sarasota: Restaurateur on $10M Quay project
Nov 29, 2024 · Bottom line Key takeaway: Restaurateur Cameron Mitchell is bullish on Florida, where he is opening Ocean Prime, a waterfront restaurant, in late December in Sarasota. Core challenge: Inflation coupled with consumers opting for casual dining. What’s next: Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is opening three restaurants in Florida in 2025. Prominent national restaurateur Cameron Mitchell says he ...
$1.9 billion IT defense contractor opens location in Tampa
Nov 21, 2024 · Akima, a northern Virginia-based contractor focused on IT support of the military, recently opened a base of operations in Tampa. The organization plans to provide support to MacDill Airforce Base, citing its two four-star Combatant Commands: the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as "essential" to …
As Milton makes its way, Longboat looks at $170M in Helene …
Oct 8, 2024 · The damage assessment from Hurricane Helene was still rising more than a week after the storm impacted Longboat Key. As of Monday, Oct. 7, Town Manager Howard Tipton says the estimated damage is valued at around $170 million with over 2,000 properties impacted.
Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs | Business Observer
Nov 19, 2024 · NewSouth Window Solutions is laying off 225 people in Tampa. The company announced in a letter to the state Tuesday that it was cutting the jobs at a facility at 10741 Crossroads Commerce Blvd.
Amazon pays $66 million for 143 acres in Fort Myers
Nov 19, 2024 · Amazon has bought 143 acres in Fort Myers and plans to build a new facility on the site. The company paid $66.5 million for the land at 10631 State Road 82 near The Forum, a master-planned community off of Interstate 75.