Business Observer

12/15/2025

A Pasco County pharmacy was dissolved, and its pharmacist was permanently banned from filling prescriptions for opioids, following a ruling in federal court.

Pharmacist Nathaniel Esalomi is accused of filling opioid prescriptions he knew were not valid out of Apexx Pharmacy in Hudson.

12/15/2025

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12/14/2025

Three professors at the University of South Florida have been selected by the National Academy of Inventors as 2025 Fellows — the highest professional distinction granted only to academic inventors.

Provost Prasant Mohapatra and professors Christian Bréchot and Chandrakant Patel were selected for the honor.

12/14/2025

A waterfront estate in Naples has hit the market for nearly $18 million.

The estate includes a house, a guest villa and dual boat lifts.

12/13/2025

Could Shore restaurant be coming back to St. Armands? A proposed mixed-use project might bring it — along with a café, retail and more.

A three-story mixed-use proposal includes Shore restaurant, which closed its previous Circle location after 2024's floods.

12/13/2025

A global nonprofit broke ground this week on a $16 million pediatric eye care facility in Ybor City.

The Lions World Vision Institute will break ground Friday on its new Vision Health Center adjacent to its Ybor City headquarters.

12/13/2025

This week on From the Corner Office shines a spotlight on one of Sarasota’s most notable leaders: AG Lafley. he former CEO of Procter & Gamble and founding CEO of The Bay Sarasota Conservancy sits down with Mark Gordon to share lessons learned leading one of the world’s most iconic companies, how those insights have influenced his work here at home, and why putting people first remains at the heart of effective leadership.

If you love hearing from leaders who are making an impact both globally and right here at home, this episode from Business Observer, sponsored by Synovus, is a must-listen: https://youtu.be/9kcYC8bXDKo

12/13/2025

The Florida Board of Governors unanimously agreed Friday to confirm Moez Limayem as the ninth president of the University of South Florida.

USF’s former business dean will make a base salary of $1.25 million as the ninth president of the university.

12/12/2025

The president and CEO of the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation will be retiring.

Sharon Hillstrom has been at the head of the Bradenton Area EDC for 14 years.

12/12/2025

A handful of stores are opening in former Winn-Dixie supermarket locations this week.

The grocer plans to open a handful of stores at former Winn-Dixie supermarket locations.

12/12/2025

What does it take to lead one of the world’s most iconic companies and still stay grounded in your values? From the Corner Office host Mark Gordon asks AG Lafley, former CEO of Procter & Gamble and the founding CEO of The Bay Park Conservancy, this and more on this week's episode. With 15 years shaping one of the world’s most influential consumer brands, AG offers sharp insights on leading through disruption, building high-performance teams, why a customer-first mindset is essential for sustained growth and the importance of being a “say-do” leader.

Listen to the full episode, sponsored by Synovus, here: https://youtu.be/9kcYC8bXDKo

12/12/2025

An office building in St. Petersburg has been sold for nearly $9 million.

Local investor bought the Tyrone Tower building in a busy commercial district in the city.