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Strategies

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  • January 20, 2017
Blast from the past

The Business Observer has always been about the people behind the companies. Do you recognize some of these faces from our archives?

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  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 20, 2017
Advanced outcomes

There's no doubt health care is a lot more high-tech today than it was 20 years ago. To start, both patients and doctors have a lot more information at their fingertips.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 13, 2017
'Blown away'

Running a bank is fine. But for thrills, Allen Brinkman heads to a plane. Then he jumps out of it.

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  • Elizabeth Morrisey
  • January 13, 2017
'Way of life'

A hospital marketing executive has learned a key lesson: you can't out-exercise a bad diet.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • January 13, 2017
Diving in

When lawyer and executive Geoff Young gets away, he really gets away.

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  • January 13, 2017
Paddle power

Entrepreneur Paula Murray found an unexpected passion in dragon boating.

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  • January 13, 2017
Self-made style

Homebuilding marketing executive Leisa Weintraub can often be found wearing outfits she designed and sewed.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • January 6, 2017
What if?

The statewide boom in tourism, a jobs machine for the region, has to end sometime, right?

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    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 6, 2017
The other Hertz

While its bigger sibling struggles with operations, Herc Rentals has a sunnier outlook for the coming year.

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  • Christopher Westley
  • January 6, 2017
For sustainable growth, state needs to diversify

The diversification lesson is a big one in all kinds of businesses. Will Florida decision-makers heed the value of having a variety of industries?

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  • Susan Dushock
  • January 6, 2017
Slow and steady

The economic recovery points to a bright future in Florida — mixed in with a bit of uncertainty.

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  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 6, 2017
Motor along

The recession thinned out the boating industry across the region, but the companies that remain are poised for a strong 2017.

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    By
  • Mekael Teshome
  • January 6, 2017
Good news ahead

The regional economy will head into 2017 with 'considerable strength,' says one economist.

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  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 30, 2016
Numbers cruncher

A new master's in data science program at New Coxllege of Florida lays the groundwork for more data-driven study.

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  • Alicia Ceccarelli
  • December 30, 2016
Back to business

Media Vista Group, coming from humble beginnings, has big plans for the future. A new $2 million headquarters and studio will be a big ally.

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