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 after Hurricane Milton between its downtown hospital campus, Venice hospital and freestanding ER in North Port. The head of the health system says the hospitals "stayed busy ...
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 Florida (11 stores) 561-638-9428. Participating store locations: Boynton Beach, Fort Pierce, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Palm Bay, Palm Beach Gardens, Rockledge, Titusville, West Palm ...
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 before the Fort Myers chain reopens its original store. Langenstien’s departure was reported by the industry publication RetailDive and by the Fort Myers News Press.
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 effects of Hurricane Milton hitting Pinellas County, on Thursday evening, the city of Clearwater seems open and ready. Along Gulf to Bay Boulevard, the city’s main east ...
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 Emergency Bridge Loan, making $50 million available to Florida businesses impacted by Hurricane Milton. Up to $50K is available for small businesses with up to 100 employees ...
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 multifamily developer, and Heitman, a Chicago real estate investment firm, secured $44 million for the project. The loan, according to a news release, was issued through First Citizens ...
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 on Boca Grande for $21 million. The beachfront home in the small community on Gasparilla Island, in Lee County, features over an acre of Gulf-front property, according to a ...
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 Conn’s HomePlus filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy July 23 in Texas. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Conn’s is shuttering 18 stores in Florida and a total of 70 ...