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Mark Gordon
May 11, 2012

More Money

A new federal law alters the rules that regulate how private firms can raise money. One local entrepreneur senses opportunity.

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Jean Gruss
May 10, 2012

More Than Meatballs

Come with a hearty appetite for Italian fare. The menu offers pasta, pizzas, calzones, veal, chicken and seafood prepared in the classic Italian styles.

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Mark Gordon
May 4, 2012

Eyes Wide Open

An occupational therapist-turned-eye care entrepreneur recently recreated her business model. She has renewed hopes for fast growth.

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Business Observer Staff
May 1, 2012

Power Lunch: Everything Greek

El Greco combines an Old European style with an upscale feel.

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Business Observer Staff
May 1, 2012

Flying Ace

Flying has always been a part of Dave Dale's life. He just prefers to be the one behind the throttle.

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Mark Gordon
April 27, 2012

Good Wood

Ann Jackson has learned lessons to last several lifetimes in the nearly 40 years she has run her family business. One key lesson: Hire slow, but fire fast.

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Jean Gruss
April 27, 2012

Skinny Prots

There's money to be made in the diet business. But how do you break out from the crowd?

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Alex Mahadevan
April 27, 2012

Risky Education

Rebecca White inspires Tampa's next generation of entrepreneurs to assess — and take — risks.

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Mark Gordon
April 27, 2012

Dean of Industry

Rather than scaling back, at 74, Stanley Dean forges ahead with growing his business.

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Jean Gruss
April 27, 2012

The Brewmeister

Neal Knapp retired to Cape Coral, but now he' helping entrepreneurs launch craft breweries around the world.

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Jean Gruss
April 19, 2012

CEO Emeritus: Wicked Opportunity

JoAnn Elardo ventured into Eastern Europe after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

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Alex Mahadevan
April 19, 2012

Sound Off

One Tampa entrepreneur has a knack for hearing opportunity knock. His product, however, is designed so consumers can't hear a peep.

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Mark Gordon
April 13, 2012

The Winding Road

A large-scale hotel renovation, one without the support of a global brand, is a bold move. Paul Martin hopes it pays off.

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Mark Gordon
April 13, 2012

One of a Kind

Nathan Benderson turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of success and philanthropy. He died April 7.

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Business Observer Staff
April 11, 2012

Power Lunch: Divino Restaurant & Bar

Divino Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota provides an authentic Italian menu.

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