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Traci McMillan Beach
May 1, 2015

Deep dive

The Florida Aquarium was one of the first attractions to spur development in Tampa's Channelside district — long before Jeff Vinik's bold redevelopment plan. Two decades later the aquarium is going strong.

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Denise Federer
May 1, 2015

Avoid sibling rivalry in your family business

From creating solid ground rules to making sure compensation is fair, set your kids up for success in your absence.

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Business Observer Staff
April 24, 2015

Corporate report

Naples Transportation, Tours creates fleet service business; Twinlab Consolidation Corp. names St. Pete new headquarters; Trxade hires Amzur for new CRM system; UBreakiFix chain opens third S.W. Florida store; Tennis association media hires managing director

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Jean Gruss
April 24, 2015

Feed me

Tom Scannell developed plant food for his commercial bougainvillea operation. The stuff's so good it's now on sale at Home Depot and Lowe's.

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James R.
April 24, 2015

What makes an enduring brand?

Powerful brands have unique touches that cultivate a special customer experience. What you should and should not do to foster this lasting impression.

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Jean Gruss
April 17, 2015

The new brewmeister

Duncan Scarry built and sold a successful national advertising agency in Fort Myers. Now he aims for success with a Punta Gorda brewery.

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Michael Hinman
April 17, 2015

Family roots

Wish Farms has a rich history. But it hardly lives in the past. The agriculture firm's future lies in technology advances.

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Business Observer Staff
April 17, 2015

Corporate report

USF, Tampa Bay WaVE win $500,000 federal grant; Walter Investment subsidiary buying $9.6B of loans; Oxis Biotech licenses drug rights to treat hard-to-fight cancers; Actsoft, U.S. Cellular sign business software deal; AirFlyte FAA certified for corporate jet maintenance; Sanibel Vacations hires Noise for new brand

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Business Observer Staff
April 10, 2015

Corporate report

Xcelience expands, approved for incentives for 100 new jobs; Odyssey Marine Exploration reaches financing agreement; American Health & Fitness Solutions Olympus app cracks iTunes' top 100; Bloomin' Brands promotes executive to head Bonefish Grill restaurants; Cryo-Cell International pursing merger with Vegas firm

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Michael Hinman
April 10, 2015

Safe mavens

High-profile attacks have made a cybersecurity company busier than ever, but now it needs to find the right people.

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Jamie Kane
April 10, 2015

Sales Sense | Don't let arrogance sink your sales

An iceberg didn't sink the Titanic — arrogance did. See ways to spot arrogance and make sure it's not sabotaging deals.

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Michael Hinman
April 3, 2015

A slow burn

MagneGas Corp. sees itself as a future technology giant. But first it has to find a profitable application for its clean-burning fuel.

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Denise Federer
April 3, 2015

Are you an authentic leader?

By examining your values and priorities, you can learn more about what drives you as a leader — and who's most likely to follow you.

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Jean Gruss
April 3, 2015

Billions served

Wasmer, Schroeder & Co., with a growing reputation as a superior bond manager, recently surpassed $5 billion in assets under management. It aims to double that figure.

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Barry Friedman
April 3, 2015

Live well

There's plenty of research to prove why employee wellness programs don't work. Yet one firm has embraced the concept, with surprising results.

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Deep dive

Avoid sibling rivalry in your family business

Corporate report

Feed me

What makes an enduring brand?

The new brewmeister

Family roots

Corporate report

Corporate report

Safe mavens

Sales Sense | Don't let arrogance sink your sales

A slow burn

Are you an authentic leader?

Billions served

Live well

Will Amendment 3 help or hurt Florida? Depends on whom you ask

Relive the Business Observer's 40 Under 40 issue — in photos, videos

Tampa International wins best large airport award for third straight year

Airline adds new nonstop out of SRQ

In $80M deal, Houston developer buys St. Petersburg apartments at a discount

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