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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 |
  • November 11, 2016
Brown around

A family-run insurance firm, in an attempt to out-hustle bigger competitors, seeks to score some big contracts. 'We don't sit around and wait for the phone to ring,' says one agent.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2016
Whole deal

A developer with its eye on the future of retail real estate targets the Sunshine State.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Steven Benna |
  • December 2, 2016
Corporate report

Area executive joins homebuilders' board; Health care foundation hires president; Hall of fame inducts broadcaster; Area leader to head ports council

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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.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 3, 2017
Expanding emails

Safety Harbor's Happy Grasshopper is expected to grow 300% in 2017. The email content development and software company is considering outside investment.

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  • By Dayna Harpster |
  • February 3, 2017
Throw the towel

Spending time to solicit and receive good advice for a business is great. Even better: listening to it.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 24, 2017
New course

An opportunistic tech company with explosive growth in one niche seeks to tap into another burgeoning sector.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 3, 2017
Air men

Entering an entrenched market can be complicated. One company senses the time is right for an opening.

  • Strategies
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 7, 2017
Failure: Lacking confidence to lead

Overturf's Floor & Fabric Care, Bradenton, Jeremy and Stefanie Overturf

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2017
Sauce Bosses

A business run by teens pursues some unusual think-big goals.

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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • August 18, 2017
S corporation distribution under attack - again

Compensation must be reasonable, or all distributions could be challenged.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2017
Market Move

A $1.5 billion Tampa bank makes an opportunistic move to stretch its geography.

  • Finance
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  • By Pam Schuneman |
  • September 22, 2017
Casualty Losses: Accelerate the Refund

After a natural disaster, the IRS allows you to deduct losses faster than usual.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • October 13, 2017
Jill Athridge, 39

CEO and owner, Stage Door Studios

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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 Mark Gordon |
  • May 12, 2017
Get on the bus

A homebuilder, to help shine a light on employees, reversed-engineered its brand. It has had a big impact.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 2, 2017
Conrad Garner Studios

From posters to packaging, branding and marketing, Tampa firm makes its move.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 24, 2017
'Perfect Concoction'

One homebuilder, with aspirations to stand out in a crowded market, sings a new tune. Will partnering with Jimmy Buffet's brand machine lead to fins of glory?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • February 9, 2018
Thank your clients with a memorable gift

How to make it a gift that will truly resonate.

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