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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 28, 2014
Young and hungry

Fawley|Bryant, where annual revenues will likely double this year to at least $6 million, clawed its way back from the architecture industry-crushing recession. A youthful spirit anchors the rebound.

  • Industries
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • January 29, 2016
Think ahead

Sports executive Scott O'Neil attributes leadership success to developing a strong culture. That takes the right attitude, and a lot of patience.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 20, 2024
One year later, Florida legislators are updating the $711 million Live Local Act

Two pieces of legislation are making their way through the Florida Legislature aimed at tweaking and updating the affordable housing legislation passed with wide bipartisan support last year.

  • Florida
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 28, 2023
Siesta Key vacation rental business launches national company

Heather Plampin founded a vacation rental management business out of near-broke desperation. Now, with attention to detail — and marketing — she’s targeting clients outside the region.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • For Subscribers Only
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 19, 2019
Bank shot: CEO returns to his roots with strategic acquisition

Katz Capital, a multifaceted Tampa, Florida, investment and finance holding company, has acquired Camp Grove State Bank, a tiny bank serving farmers in rural Illinois. CEO Brian Katz explains the thought process behind the purchase.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 31, 2023
Beekeeper’s secrets turn into essential leadership lessons

A new leadership fable tells what feels like a real-life tale of a CEO grappling with a rapid growth conundrum. The answers, it turns out, start in the center of a beehive.

  • Leadership
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • October 28, 2021
Opinion: Escape the (inflationary) rule of fools

Today’s inflation shows the ignorance and stupidity of politicians. History is rife with its tragic consequences.

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 11, 2007
The Hotel Conundrum

Guests at hotels along Florida's Gulf Coast have been paying more for lodging but occupancy rates have declined. How long can this last?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • February 11, 2005
Up Close and Personal

There's a new face at the Pinellas County clerk of court's office.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 22, 2005
Young Lawyer of the Year: No Loopholes

When the Key West property appraiser calls for help, Sherri Johnson jumps on a jet.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 15, 2008
Resorting to patience

Two distinct sides of the condo collapse can be found a short walk from one of the Gulf Coast's most pristine beaches: Despair and opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 7, 2010
Waiting room

Entrepreneurial doctors were waiting for the outcome of federal health-care legislation. But the future remains uncertain because the massive bill is so complex that even doctors can't understand it.

  • Industries
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • April 23, 2010
McCollum plan checks Right boxes

But McCollum's jobs plan devotes too much to pabulum and too little to details.

  • Opinion
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 31, 2020
Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton is expected to make "a real statement" with Tampa condos

Luxury brand Ritz-Carlton will put its name on a new Related Group condominium development in Tampa, a potent signal of the city’s growing status

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 17, 2020
Coronavirus accelerating CRE trendlines

Industry groups say Covid-19 pandemic will heighten existing and emerging trends in the CRE industry

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 20, 2019
Seagate Development has established itself as a problem solver

Fort Myers-based firm has created a specialty out of generalizing — for itself and others.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 3, 2023
A few months in, affordable housing legislation makes big impact

The Live Local Act is already having an effect as developers begin to take advantage of provisions in the new law aimed at boosting affordable housing.

  • Florida
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 29, 2005
Entrepreneur of the Year Nominations

Chalk it up to a more firmly situated economy and a scorching hot real estate market, but the list of nominees for the Review's top 2005 Entrepreneur Award has seen prodigious growth the past three years.Take a look for free.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 1, 2009
A Righteous Path

One Gulf Coast firm has found its recession-era salvation: It's harnessing a portfolio of church-based clients.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 15, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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