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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 15, 2015
Hertz shuffles exec suite

It hasn't taken long for newly appointed Hertz President and CEO John Tague to shake things up at the car-rental giant.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 20, 2020
Accidental entrepreneurs chase $50 million threshold

The company Lauren Weiner and Donna Huneycutt founded more than 15 years ago continues to outperform both expectations and competitors — and push its founders to overcome more obstacles.

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  • By Jay Schlichter |
  • September 6, 2019
Construction firm turns historic building into community foundation

Nearly 100-year-old railroad depot transformed into welcoming space for collaboration efforts.

  • Construction-Development
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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • December 15, 2017
Tools for Retention

Hardware store entrepreneur Michael Wynn tackles the conundrum of employee retention with respect, recognition and rewards.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 3, 2012
Get out of Dodge

The loss of a longtime trusted brand doesn't have to turn into a death sentence for a business. An unlikely test case — a car dealership — aims to prove the theory.

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  • May 7, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government events from around the Gulf Coast

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • June 2, 2022
Former Tampa mayor takes a victory lap as construction begins on long-delayed project

The ceremonial groundbreaking for the 31-floor Tampa high-rise brings a 10-year struggle to an end.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 3, 2020
Area media firm announces layoffs, CEO pay cut

Company’s stock price is down 57% since Feb. 14.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • June 15, 2012
Corporate Report: June 15

Burger 21 expands, Brown & Brown promotes, Tech Data wins an award and Yippy buys a Canadian web company.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 24, 2024
$700M Riverview homebuilder enters multifamily, build-to-rent market

Homes by WestBay marks 15 years in business with the expansion.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 23, 2003
Selecting a Contractor

It's almost like hiring a key employee - make sure there's the right match between you and thecontractor/construction manager. 'I can't stress communication enough,' says Tom Wessel.

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  • January 30, 2010
Jobs, jobs, jobs, but mostly in D.C.

When U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, called a press conference for Jan. 25 to announce his five-point jobs plan on a visit to the Sarasota Jobs, ETC., the Congressman was quick to get to the point, saying: “We really need to be focusing on jobs, jobs, jobs.”

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • April 28, 2022
New Tesla facility closes $13 million deal in St. Petersburg

The facility is expected to bring 50 high-skilled jobs to the area.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • November 10, 2017
Knock down obstacles

From growing up with a drug-addicted parent to building a $170 million business, Tony DiBenedetto has seen it all. Now at the top of the business world, he's searching for the next move.

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  • July 23, 2010
PBYes

Susan Howarth, the new president and CEO of WEDU, wants to open the way for more organizations to put programs on its various channels, including online. More opportunities for corporate support could result.

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  • October 14, 2016
Tammy Briant Spratling, 35

Director for student affairs, deputy Title IX coordinator and adjunct professor, Stetson University College of Law

  • Class of 2016
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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • April 30, 2024
Police forces get aggressive, creative to recruit officers

Law enforcement agencies across the region look to find and retain new officers with a heightened sense of urgency.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • October 6, 2025
Pasco County Target sets opening date

The retailer's new 147,000-square-foot store is opening at the Grove at Wesley Chapel.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • March 24, 2023
Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • October 30, 2023
Former P&G exec returns to leadership role at Sarasota park after CEO exits

AG Lafley replaces Stephanie Crockatt, who stepped down after five months on the job.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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