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Mark Gordon
May 12, 2017

At the gate

Data threats are exacerbated when a company has communication breakdowns. A new report aims to restore balance.

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Traci McMillan Beach
May 12, 2017

Beverage rules

The top executive at a $1.2 billion company has learned a key secret to building a standout internal culture. It starts with an all-out focus on transparency.

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Beth Luberecki
May 5, 2017

Dollars to Doughnuts

A former policeman — yes, really — leads the rapid growth at a doughnut franchise business. The recipe is one part simplicity, one part consistency.

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Mark Gordon
May 5, 2017

Menu Mavens

Small changes to menu prices can cause big problems. One company, by getting in the middle of that stress, has built a thriving business.

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Grier Ferguson
May 5, 2017

Opportunity knocks

Business networking company Opportunity connects members with professional leads. It's growing in users, employees and app features.

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Mark Gordon
April 28, 2017

Feel of Steel

Change is hard — especially after seven decades. But for Tervis, risk of inaction outweighed other worries.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 28, 2017

Spirit Strategy

St. Petersburg Distillery seeks to inch its way to the top of a growing industry. Several obstacles (read: heavy regulations) stand in the way.

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Grier Ferguson
April 28, 2017

Biz Kids

More than a dozen middle school and high school students recently pitched their original business plans and ideas to panels of investors. Validation — and cash — was on the line.

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Beth Luberecki
April 28, 2017

Off the Vine

A clean approach to business pays off at Bunker Hill Vineyard & Winery.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 28, 2017

The Right Note

With listeners in 125 countries, Bruce Wawrzyniak believes his popular podcast can be much more than a marketing tool.

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Beth Luberecki
April 14, 2017

Orange power

A fresh look at an Old Florida business could be a big opportunity for a creative entrepreneur.

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Ted Carter
April 14, 2017

Forget New York

Flightdocs expects sustained growth with new software for aircraft maintenance tracking.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 14, 2017

Dive In

A franchise-based firm has found its groove in keeping owners happy, not simply growing for growth's sake. Now it seeks more franchisees.

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Grier Ferguson
April 14, 2017

Enter Interns

Sarasota-based accounting firm Kerkering, Barberio & Co. has 13 interns this semester — a firm record. The move is a key strategy to help the company grow its talent base.

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Alicia Ceccarelli
April 14, 2017

Foodies Unite

For former Starbucks executive Christine Barone, leadership begins with empathy. She adds in vulnerability.

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At the gate

Beverage rules

Dollars to Doughnuts

Menu Mavens

Opportunity knocks

Feel of Steel

Spirit Strategy

Biz Kids

Off the Vine

The Right Note

Orange power

Forget New York

Dive In

Enter Interns

Foodies Unite

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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