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Business Observer

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.

  • 103articles · 30d
  • 2+ day agolatest article
  • Aug 14, 2026earliest in window
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  • Finance & Business 50
  • Real Estate 28
  • News 14
  • Food & Drink 11
  • Home & Hobbies 9
  • Health & Wellness 9
  • Food & Dining 8

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businessobserverfl.com > news > 08/25/2026 > report-home-sales-rise-inventory-drops

Report: Home sales rise in region while inventory continues to drop

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (234+ words) The housing market across the region showed some strength in July, with homes sales jumping double digits across the Gulf Coast — except in Tampa. According to CoStar’s Homes.com data released Tuesday, home sales around the area saw mostly year-over-year…...

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businessobserverfl.com > news > 08/25/2026 > naples-home-inspection-company-expansion

Naples home inspection company expands into Midwest

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (198+ words) A Naples-based home inspection company is expanding its footprint into the Midwest. Joe the Home Pro Home Inspections, founded in 2015 by hotel sales executive-turned-entrepreneur Joe Nugent, is expanding its national licensing program into Indiana. The company has added Gary Berquist,…...

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businessobserverfl.com > news > 08/22/2026 > tampa-homeowners-housing-costs-climb

Tampa homeowners turn to backyard units as housing costs climb

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (646+ words) For years, Tampa homeowners hoping to turn a backyard cottage, garage apartment or detached “in-law suite” into housing for anyone outside the family had few options under city rules. A zoning change approved in 2024 opened that possibility to more neighborhoods....