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By John Haughey
January 12, 2022

Dairies in distress: Florida dairy farmers lobby for pandemic relief

‘This is a business where if you are not making more product, increasing production, your days are numbered,’ says one farmer.

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By Mark Gordon
January 6, 2022

Economic forecast: Confidence, optimism, flows

Strong projections on a solid 2022 comes from a variety of sectors and businesses.

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By Amanda Postma
January 6, 2022

Area port prepares for continued growth in the new year

Port Manatee has continued on an upward path of growth that's led to an $8 million expansion project. The challenge now? Stay ahead of demand trends.

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Growth

By Mark Gordon
January 6, 2022

Ad agency looks to seize opportunities in 2022

FKQ aims for growth year amid challenging times with new clients and new hires.

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By Brian Hartz
December 30, 2021

Hunger game: Upstart pet food maker's appetite for growth is strong

Upstart specialty pet food maker Better Choice Co., based in Tampa, Florida, made big moves in 2021 as it looks to shake up a crowded marketplace.

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Growth

By Amanda Postma
December 30, 2021

Ready to Rumble: EDC has good feeling heading into the new year

The organization ends a tumultuous 2021 with some momentum for 2022.

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By Amanda Postma
December 30, 2021

Marked for Growth: The phone hasn't stopped ringing for Sarasota-based interior design firm since beginning of pandemic

When the pandemic hit, there was a lot of uncertainty at a 21-year-old interior design firm. Now lack of work is the least of its issues.

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Growth

By Mark Gordon
December 30, 2021

Acquisition changes trajectory of money management firm

An acquisition wasn’t on Ben Jones’ to-do list when the year started. A stars-aligned kind of moment changed everything.

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By Mark Gordon
December 30, 2021

(Former) New York entrepreneur embraces Florida's freedoms

Buddy Foy says year one of being a Sunshine State resident has gone rather well.

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By Elizabeth Djinis
December 30, 2021

Car wash company keeps rearview mirror on competitors

The Anderson family had a solid head start on the latest iteration of the car wash industry. Now deep-pocketed competitors are in their rearview mirror.

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By Elizabeth Djinis
December 30, 2021

Office furniture firm plans for big 2022

The a-ha moment a Tampa office furniture company sought for an air purification system it’s selling was elusive in 2021. It’s determined to get there in 2022.

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By Beth Luberecki
December 30, 2021

Human resource outsourcing firm stays constantly busy

Integrity Employee Leasing is preparing itself for another busy year in 2022.

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By Amanda Postma
December 23, 2021

Longtime entrepreneurs dive headfirst into business idea amid pandemic — now it's valued at $12 million

The founders of Bushwacker Spirits were told repeatedly to put off starting the company until after the pandemic had run its course for a year. Good thing they didn't listen.

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Growth

By Beth Luberecki
December 16, 2021

Homebuilding exec lands new gig with aviation businesses

Staying nimble helps fuel Elliot Mintzer's success.

Strategies

By Business Observer Staff
December 9, 2021

How to turn the Great Resignation into great opportunities

The scramble to attract and retain workers can quickly change a company’s fortunes — for better or worse. Solutions are within reach.

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