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Business Observer | Business Observer

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  • May 22, 2013
Leadership isn't for cowards

Despite being an experienced manager, there may be a few things stifling your team's progress —and they may stem from you.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2013
Aviation insurance firm seeks $120K in incentives

Beacon Aviation Services aims to add employees in Sarasota County.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • May 21, 2013
Chapter 11 bankruptcy sale solicits bids

Properties owned by a tomato growing and shipping firm will be sold using sealed bids.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • May 21, 2013
Airport traffic confirms tourism recovery

The number of flights and passengers at the Fort Myers airport rose in April.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • May 21, 2013
Pharmacy owner charged

The pharmacy business is fraught with danger, not the least of which is complying with complex government regulations of insurance reimbursements.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2013
Popular bakery expands space, offerings

Moreno Bakery in Brandon will grow its facility by 7,500 square feet.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2013
Truck firm's acquisition rolls it into Canada

Big Truck Rental has acquired a Canadian truck rental company to expand its reach.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2013
Fischer partners with largest minority firm in U.S.

SHI International selects Fischer for identity management.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2013
Sunshine state lags nation in productivity

Metropolitan regions across Florida scored poorly on a new report that analyzes employee productivity and employee growth during a three year-period, 2009-2011, when the economy was supposedly in recovery.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
IMG Academy announces expansion, new three-phase multi-sport complex

IMG Academy has started construction on new multi-sport complex addition to its Bradenton campus.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Benderson Development Co. LLC buys Tampa Electric's TECO Plaza

The price equated to $79 per square foot.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Times Square Properties buys two St. Pete apartments

The price equated to $36,842 per unit.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Billionaire, landowner Kelley buys Integrated Control Systems HQ

The price equated to $68 per-square-foot.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Florida sets quarterly tourism record

Visitors from Canada and overseas are on the upswing.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2013
Top business challenge: Finding good people

Survey says finding qualified workers is biggest concern.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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