Industries

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By Business Observer Staff
June 11, 2020

Never give up, never surrender

Marc Devisse, despite opening during the pandemic, refuses to give up on his restaurant ownership dreams.

Construction-Development

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By Brian Hartz
June 11, 2020

Current affairs: Ad agency makes quick course correction for aquarium campaign

Dunn & Co., a Tampa, Florida, ad agency, reacted quickly when COVID-19 forced its new client, The Florida Aquarium, to shutter.

Travel-Tourism

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By Grier Ferguson
June 10, 2020

Travel marketing adapts during pandemic to keep close eye on mood of travelers

The coronavirus has made marketing travel and tourism a tricky business. Destinations and marketing agencies are having to rethink many strategies.

Travel-Tourism

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By Mark Gordon
June 10, 2020

Area advertising leader sees big future in blending working from home with an office

Patricia Courtois of On Ideas says people still want to connect with brands that are sincere about the role they play in a consumer's life.

Leadership

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By Business Observer Staff
June 8, 2020

Theme parks set to reopen with reduced capacity, reservation system

Seaworld Entertainment Inc., the Orlando-based parent company of Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island, plans to reopen the Tampa, Florida, theme parks on Thursday, June 11.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

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By Kevin McQuaid
June 5, 2020

Ian Black goes old school

Ian Black Real Estate, in Sarasota, has found hiring seasoned professionals as agents provides it with a depth of experience for clients.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Brian Hartz
June 5, 2020

Launch pad: European software firm sees big growth ahead in region

Software development firm NIX United, which makes apps for iOS devices, has chosen St. Petersburg, Florida, for its U.S. headquarters.

Technology

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By Kevin McQuaid
June 5, 2020

Federal Reserve issues warning about CRE values

Federal Reserve Board report says commercial real estate prices nationwide could face a correction as a result of COVID-19 pandemic

Commercial Real Estate

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By Business Observer Staff
June 4, 2020

Power company chooses county in region for new solar power plants

The new Manatee County plant will be in Duette, on some 520 acres.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Mark Gordon
June 4, 2020

Hospital forges a way forward — in spite of coronavirus

Health care executive uses his leadership fundamentals — kindness, visibility and more — to overcome COVID-19 challenges.

Healthcare

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By Mark Gordon
June 4, 2020

Storage industry pioneer rides high into another high-stakes venture

Self-storage might not be sexy — but for Peter Warhurst it has sizzle. And now, two decades after a major industry victory, he’s back for more.

Commercial Real Estate

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By Kevin McQuaid
May 29, 2020

Top CRE duo leaves company to start their own firm

Shane and Cheri O'Neil to expand beyond tenant representation services at ONiel Commercial Advisors, a new St. Petersburg-based commercial real estate firm.