Health Care

By Business Observer Staff
December 21, 2022

Medical center announces $120 million project

The expansion in Lakewood Ranch is expected to create 100 new jobs.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Mark Gordon
November 2, 2022

Hospital, utilizing $15M venture capital fund, seeks more startups to support

The innovation side of health care isn’t an afterthought at one of the biggest hospital systems in the region. A leader there aims to make it a first thought.

Health Care

By Business Observer Staff
November 2, 2022

Tampa cancer treatment clinic promotes from within for vice president role

Jarett Rieger, who joined the institution in 2004, will also serve as Moffitt Cancer Center’s chief innovation officer.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
October 20, 2022

Gale force: Health tech firm steps up for storm-battered clients

Gale Healthcare, which serves nurses and long-term care facilities, didn't waste anytime in responding to the needs of hurricane-ravaged Southwest Florida.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
September 15, 2022

Disrupter creates 'Uber for nurses' to fight staffing challenges

Gale Healthcare Solutions creator Tony Braswell, the recipient of a major award for entrepreneurs, is "scary passionate" about solving the nation’s nurse shortage.

Entrepreneurs

By Amanda Postma
September 15, 2022

Blood center gets creative during pandemic

When faced with the lowest of lows, SunCoast Blood Centers turned to a donate at home option.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
August 29, 2022

Medical device industry entrepreneur attacks a new industry niche

After growing and exiting one $100 million business, startup medical device entrepreneur Alex Lucio has latched onto another big opportunity.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2022

Hospital adopts technology in which its venture capital fund invested

AI-powered Enroute has resulted in big improvements to Tampa General Hospital's patient transportation system.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
August 26, 2022

Nationally known Fort Myers hospice CEO, after 40 years, remains industry force

"Making changes means really focusing on what needs to be done, not just what’s easy," Samira Beckwith says.

Health Care

By Brian Hartz
August 26, 2022

Head-banging health care pioneer tackles mental illness one text at a time

Johnny Crowder, the founder and CEO of a health tech firm and the frontman of a metal band, hits all the right notes as his business booms.

Entrepreneurs

By Business Observer Staff
August 23, 2022

Clearwater hospice service provider expands Central Florida presence

Hospice of Marion County has agreed to partner with Empath Health.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Business Observer Staff
August 16, 2022

Tampa health tech company named to Inc. 5000 list

Gale Healthcare has joined the ranks of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Brian Hartz
August 10, 2022

Company sniffs unique opportunity with nasal COVID-19 vaccine

With a new CEO at the helm and a radical pivot in product strategy, Tampa-based Oragenics has taken risks that, if successful, could make it the next big name in pharmaceuticals.