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  • By Anastasia Dawson |
  • May 29, 2026
Tampa housing development celebrates topping off for 11-story tower

Gallery at Rome Yards is expected to be completed in July 2027.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 5, 2004
In the Clear?

Ex-Hillsborough County Attorney Emeline C. Acton avoids criminal prosecution. But her husband says the ailing lawyer has other things to worry about.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 6, 2007
Open & Mixed

As consumers embraced the open-air, mixed-use centers, retailers have found them more profitable than the enclosed malls.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 30, 2005
Executive Session: Heidi Colgate-Tamblyn

The GCBR sat down with the president of SunTrust Bank of Lee County

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
Small business, big numbers

Ralph Williams hopes a new generation of entrepreneurs will use his Web platform and starter kits to launch their own businesses. A deal with Junior Achievement could open thousands of classroom doors.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 17, 2013
Bubble Wrap

Innovative pitches to generate customer leads in the financial planning business are rare. Dave Kennon hopes he latched onto a golden ticket.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2021
Firm helps businesses encourage more female leaders — with benefits to top-line growth

St. Petersburg-based McGuckin Group has worked with a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on women’s leadership.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 21, 2016
Big swing

There's a subtle but powerful business lesson in the early days of a nonprofit's bold plan to bring a national museum to the region.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 20, 2017
Big time

The Tampa region has become a hub for tech jobs in the last three years. That includes straight up software and IT companies and the technology units for larger companies and call centers.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 27, 2017
The Scoop

A fast-acting, resolute couple launched a business with next to no experience. They quickly learned a key business lesson: stay nimble.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 11, 2014
Ride On

Chrome Capital leases pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles through more than 300 dealers. Customers rarely miss a payment.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 27, 2016
Stay classy

A onetime Central American presidential candidate brings his bold vision stateside with an $8 million acquisition. He hopes it's just the beginning.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2016
Trade up

The hunt for top employees at a renowned resort is in full blast in January. Will $2.4 million in salary increases push it to the top?

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Elizabeth King |
  • September 19, 2025
Beach-themed inflatable adventure park opens in Sarasota County

The 21,000-square-foot inflatable attraction called Do The Beach Adventure Park in North Port marks the first location for the brand that is launching a national franchise.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 18, 2006
Tampa Bay Runner-Up 3

Geoffrey Dyer, President, Lifestyle Family Fitness Inc.: "I love coming to work," Geoffrey Dyer says. "I think you have to have that. There's an excitement that permeates through the whole organization."

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Ad Fed recognizes locals with ADDYs

The American Advertising Federation - Suncoast chapter has released its list of local ADDY Award winners.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 29, 2013
Wheelock Street Capital, buys land, Ronto planning Goodlette Road development

The price equated to $1.12 million per acre.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 1, 2013
Warm Up

The pitfalls of government owning a tourist destination are front and center in south Sarasota County. Now the future of a multimillion-dollar site is in jeopardy.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • June 26, 2021
Manufacturer promotes senior executive to division president

Jason Morgan joined Helios Technologies in 2018.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 17, 2021
Local airport continues flying high with another record-shattering month in the books

The Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport's passenger totals in July were up 424% from the same time last year. In order to keep up, the airport is adding checkpoints and parking spaces.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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