Business Observer
2024年12月18日 · 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.
Naples philanthropist, Paychex founder gives $85M to SWFL …
2024年11月19日 · Naples philanthropist and entrepreneur Tom Golisano — in a major Southwest Florida charitable announcement —says he is giving $85 million to dozens of nonprofits across Lee and Collier counties.
Fort Myers Beach bar rebuild an example of resilient waterfront ...
2024年11月14日 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach is being rebuilt to withstand stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Core challenge: While Florida’s building codes and better methods have made newer homes stronger, there remains a threat to properties, particularly along the coastline. What’s next: The Beach Bar is expected to be complete next year and its stronger exterior ...
Workers' comp premiums cut for eighth straight year
2024年11月18日 · 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%.
71% income drop leads to Tampa plant closing, 250 layoffs
2024年11月6日 · Kimball Electronics, an Indiana manufacturer, is closing its plant in Tampa and will lay off 250 employees after reporting a 71% decrease in its net income earlier this week.
Tampa Bay Rays say ballpark deal near collapse as Pinellas delays …
2024年11月19日 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: The Tampa Bay Rays have said they are halting a deal to build a new stadium because delays are making costs too high. Core challenge: Pinellas County has twice delayed a vote on issuing bonds to cover its portion of the financing for the $1.3 billion stadium. Unlike the team, it says the delay does not impact the deal. What’s next: The Pinellas County Commission ...
Tampa window manufacturer cutting 225 jobs | Business Observer
2024年11月19日 · 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.
Change is coming slow as Fort Myers Beach continues rebuild
2024年9月23日 · Bottom line. Key takeaway: Two years ago, on Sept. 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian blew through Florida causing billions of dollars in damage. One of the hardest hit spots was Fort Myers Beach. Core challenge: Ian left the Southwest Florida barrier island in ruins, wiping out houses, businesses, hotels and lives. Since then, the town’s people have been working to rebuild in a way that balances what ...
First Watch to acquire 16 restaurants in $49M deal
2024年11月15日 · Daytime dining company First Watch, based in east Manatee County, plans to acquire 16 restaurants in North Carolina and South Carolina, bringing them under corporate ownership.
Palm Beach investor pays $10.5 million for Naples 7-Eleven
2024年11月10日 · That’s a lot of slurpees: A recently built 7-Eleven in Naples has sold. The convenience store is at 13677 Immokalee Road and was bought as part of a 1031 Exchange for $10.65 million. Marcus & Millichap, which represented the buyers and announced the deal, says the Irving, Texas, chain has a 15-year absolute triple-net lease on the property which, in addition to the store, has a gas station ...