Business Observer
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4K sheltered at SMH during Milton, 7 babies delivered
Oct 10, 2024 · The surgery team at Sarasota Memorial Hospital worked through Hurricane Milton. Sarasota Memorial estimates its staff sheltered more than 4,000 people before, during and …
U-Haul prepares to offer disaster relief across Florida
Oct 9, 2024 · U-Haul Co. of East Tampa/Lakeland (6 stores) 813-655-4434. Participating store locations: Brandon, Lake Wales, Lakeland, Tampa, Thonotosassa. U-Haul Co. of Eastern …
Flight cancellations, airport updates from Hurricane Milton at TPA, …
Oct 7, 2024 · St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport is reopening Saturday and resuming flights.
Reports: Chico’s CEO out as new owners take over
Jan 9, 2024 · According to published reports, Chico’s FAS president and CEO Molly Langenstein is out — just days after the company’s sale to a New York private equity firm closed and right …
Clearwater trudges on, while Clearwater Beach hit hard
Oct 10, 2024 · The Rumba Island Bar and Grill on Gulf to Bay in Clearwater was closed Thursday afternoon after Hurricane Milton struck October 9. Clearwater is open for business. Despite the …
State Emergency Bridge Loan applications now available
Oct 10, 2024 · For additional assistance, contact 850-815-4925 or [email protected]. As it did for Hurricane Helene, Florida Commerce has activated the Florida Small Business …
Developer gets $44 million loan to build Bonita Springs apartments
Feb 12, 2024 · The developers behind a 252-unit apartment complex planned for Bonita Springs have nailed down a major construction loan. Madison Communities, a North Carolina …
Family behind The Villages buys Boca Grande estate for $21M
Aug 29, 2024 · Courtesy image. Charlotte–Lee–Collier. A trust connected to the family that developed The Villages retirement community in central Florida has bought a waterfront estate …
4 furniture stores in region closing amid national retailer’s ...
Jul 25, 2024 · A national furniture, appliance and electronics retailer is permanently closing its stores in Bradenton, Pinellas Park, Port Richey and Tampa. News of the closures comes as …