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Mark Gordon
December 21, 2012

Radical Rod

Window company CEO Rod Hershberger considers his passion for surfing an addiction. But the obsession has some work-related benefits.

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Mark Gordon
December 21, 2012

Competing Couple

Gulf Coast attorney Will Robinson considered himself a pretty good athlete in his non-work time. Then he met his future wife.

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Jean Gruss
December 21, 2012

Contemporary Americans

Yanos serves American food, with Asian flair.

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Jean Gruss
December 21, 2012

Star dancer

Teri Hansen didn't start dancing until she was 38. Her natural athleticism and intense focus help her beat dancers half her age.

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Jean Gruss
December 21, 2012

Swimming to Kona

Larry Black has competed in the Ironman triathlon every year since 2007, even beating kidney cancer one year to race. The surgeon's key to training is to have a plan.

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Mark Gordon
December 21, 2012

Practice Makes Practice

Christie Lewis says her passion for yoga, honed over a decade, has changed her life. It also redefined her business focus.

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Jean Gruss
December 21, 2012

Iron Man

After collapsing with three miles to go at Ironman Kona in 2009, Jason Gunter remains resolved to finish the 140.6-mile race, despite his physical disadvantage.

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Business Observer Staff
December 21, 2012

Corporate Report: December 21

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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Denise Kalette
December 21, 2012

Testing his Mettle

After gaining and then losing 60 pounds, car dealer John Marazzi's workout regimen has become serious business.

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Mark Gordon
December 14, 2012

Change and Adapt

John Williams helped take one Gulf Coast firm to the top of a niche industry. Now, after a two-year break, he's back.

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Frank Knautz
December 14, 2012

Is there a future for community banks?

After the recession caused multiple community bank failures, local banks face continued challenges as they try to rebound.

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Mark Gordon
December 7, 2012

For Sure

The Parkshore Grill has become a go-to spot for lunch in downtown St. Petersburg.

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Mark Gordon
December 7, 2012

Outsized Success

David Peace, after a rough patch, turned some difficult business circumstances into a sizable advantage. He plans to keep riding the momentum.

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December 7, 2012

Corporate Report: December 7

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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Jean Gruss
December 7, 2012

The Auto Nanny

With snowbirds flocking back to Florida, John “J.J.” Jenkins has their cars ready to roll.

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